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Created by the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor, the primary focus of the Built Green Initiative is to promote the use of building products, services and techniques that integrate human health, community and natural resource concerns into building design and construction - creating buildings that are healthier for occupants and the environment, and which deplete fewer resources.
The Initiative will carry out this mission by educating builders, remodelers, trade contractors and other segments of the construction industry, key decision makers and the community on implementing green building practices without compromising the quality of the built environment.
The Green Built Committee is
proud to announce its affiliation
with Green Built Michigan.
For more information, please visit
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The Green Built Certification Program information can be downloaded here.
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What Can You Do?
As you plan for a building or remodeling project, give careful consideration to creating a home that will enjoy lower utility bills, improved indoor air quality, reduced maintenance cost while helping to preserve the Earth's limited natural resources.
Green building is not an "all or nothing" endeavor -- event modest measures can reap significant benefits.
Green Building steps that you can take in your building or remodeling projects:
- Engineered lumber
- Recycled decking & building materials
- Formaldehyde-free building materials
- Third-party-certified sustainable harvested woods
- Fiber cement siding
- Concrete with high fly-ash content
- Zero/Low VOC & Non-petroleum based finishes
- Fluorescent lighting
- Low E Windows & Doors
- Energy Star® appliances
- Programmable thermostats
- Cellulose insulation
- Passive solar heating & light
- Landscaping for water conservation & climate control
- Recycling demolition & construction waste
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