Rouse/Chamberlin Homes

Rouse Chamberlin Homes is proud to be certified as a member of the Green Communities Alliance and a Living Green Builder. The Green Communities Alliance awards the Living Green designation to homes that meet strict green building guidelines as developed by the National Association of Home Builders.

Green building means that environmental responsibility - both locally and globally - is considered in every step of the home building and planning process. It includes everything from site selection, energy efficiency, water and resource conservation and the use of sustainable materials, to indoor air quality, homeowner education and global environmental impact.

The Rewards of Living Green

Economical and Financial Advantages for Owners

• Living Green homes use less energy for heating and cooling than standard built homes.
• Increased energy efficiency reduces utility costs.
• The improved performance and durability of the materials used in your home help reduce future maintenance and repair expenses.
• You may find it easier to qualify for a mortgage when you purchase an energy efficient home.
• Your Living Green-certified home will likely have greater value at resale than other non-green built homes.

Health, Comfort, and Convenience Benefits for Residents

• You live more comfortably in your home because properly installed, right-sized heating and cooling systems make it easier to maintain optimal indoor temperatures.
• Tight construction and energy-efficient windows and doors reduce infiltration and summer solar heat gains.
• Pressure balancing technology improves the distribution of conditioned air which increases occupants’ comfort.
• The use of eco-friendly paints in your green home contributes to a healthy indoor environment.

Living Green Begins at Home

• Every Living Green homeowner will receive tips that help make you even more environmentally responsible.
• Local recycling programs and initiatives.
• Energy-efficient lighting products.
• Storage and usage of pesticides, fertilizers, cleaning agents and other potentially harmful chemicals.
• Maximizing the performance of your heating and cooling systems through the most efficient use of your thermostat.

Green Homes for a Healthier Planet

• The many qualities of Living Green that make it such a great way of life for you and your family, also contribute in significant ways to the overall environmental health of the planet.
• As a homeowner, you can take justifiable pride and great personal satisfaction in the fact that your decision to purchase a green home helps to lower emissions of greenhouse gases, conserve water and other resources, and reduce air and water pollution, making our planet a better place to live for all of us.

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