National Green Building Standard Established  • A Nationally Recognized Certification

Homeowners and builders alike received a big boost on January 29, when the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved the National Green Building Standard for all residential construction work. The standard provides the first nationally-recognized, third-party, and verifiable rating system that can define a house as “green.” As part of its commitment to environmental responsibility, Woodmeister Master Builders will incorporate the new rating system in all future residential projects.
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Going Green  • Creating a Healthy Home

By Dan Paquette, Chief Sustainability Officer

In the big picture, a healthy home benefits the environment - and its owners - by consuming a minimum of energy resources for heating, cooling, and electricity. According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), housing contributes 18% of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the US. Of those, 98% is carbon dioxide related to energy consumption. Therefore, our first strategy in creating a healthy home is to make it as energy efficient as possible, thus reducing its carbon footprint.
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Master Builder Advice - Eco Finishes  • No Matter What Color You Choose It Can Be Green!

Today’s low-infiltration homes call for non-toxic interior finishes to help ensure healthy indoor air. A rational approach to green building, however, must also consider the durability and longevity of a product. Choosing a material that will have to be replaced or reapplied in a year or two is not environmentally conscientious. Achieving the perfect combination of green features and durability is especially important at Woodmeister where we have a standard of quality that cannot be compromised. The Master Builder Advisor recently asked some Woodmeister specialists for the latest updates on how products with low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) hold up to this company standard.
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