Green Building Basics
The checklist for green building construction.

Energy Efficiency

a) Air Tight Construction

b) Improved Insulation Systems

c) Correctly Sized Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (Right Sized)

d) Framing and Sheathing

e) Lighting Efficiency - CFL / LED Lighting

f) Optional Lighting Efficiency - Dimming

g) Energy Star Appliances

2. Water Efficiency

a) Low - Flow / High Efficiency Toilets

b) High - Performance Appliances

c) Engineered Plumbing Systems

3. Indoor Air Quality

a) Air Duct Tightness

b) Correctly Sized Heating and Air Conditioning Systems (Right Sized)

c) Combustion Safety

d) Fresh Air and Spot Ventilation

e) Air Pressure Balancing

f) Internal Moisture Management

g) Low - Voc Paint and Products

h) Low - Voc Carpets

4. Durability

a) Optimal Value Engineered Framing

b) Air and Thermal Barrier

c) Internal Moisture Management

d) Durable Material Selections, Including Green Building Materials

e) Low Maintenance Material Selections