Built Green is a highly-rated Colorado program dedicated to environmental sensibility in home building. It certifies houses that meet a fairly complex set of green building criteria. Thousands of new homes in Colorado have qualified for this standard through durable building, wise design and materials friendly to the environment.

BUILT GREEN homes are comfortable, healthy, and built to last. They can maximize the value of your home investment and reduce the costs of home ownership and maintenance. Here's how.

Energy savings
A BUILT GREEN home uses energy-efficient designs and products that can lower utility bills and yield significant cost savings over the life of the home.

Lower costs of ownership
BUILT GREEN homes are designed with materials chosen for durability, performance and cost. Efficient utilization of building materials can save you money, and a BUILT GREEN home may qualify for special "green" financing which increases your purchasing power.

Reduction of health risks
A BUILT GREEN home typically uses healthier materials, paints and finishes that avoid or eliminate sources of indoor pollution. Sources of allergies can be reduced or eliminated.

Water conservation
The BUILT GREEN program promotes building practices and landscape designs that help conserve Colorado's precious water.

Greater comfort and health
The BUILT GREEN program requires construction and design that improve evenness of temperature and airflow throughout the home. BUILT GREEN homes can be designed to provide occupants with superior indoor air quality leading to improved health for families.

Good for the environment
BUILT GREEN offers homeowners the builders' assurance that their home has been constructed within environmentally friendly guidelines, using resources wisely to preserve our valuable forests. The BUILT GREEN program offers a comprehensive checklist from which the homeowner can choose how to meet his or her individual energy goals.

To learn more about Built Green Colorado, click here.