Green building is a whole new way of looking at construction.

A house is not separate from its environment; the systems within the house (structural, electrical, heating and cooling) don't function separately from each other, and the people who live within the house are not separate from it. Rather, in what is called whole house, or integrated design, the house is seen as a complex, living entity. Its shelter, setting, and inhabitants are equally considered.

This results in extremely durable houses that work and have a rightness to their design. They are aesthetically beautiful, highly insulated, extremely energy efficient, healthy for homeowners and environmentally responsible. The air is fresh and the room temperatures even, with no cold or hot spaces. Our owners often remark, "There's no dust."

We were the first builder in the Grand Valley to certifiy our homes through the Built Green Colorado and Energy Star programs. Over the last several years we have built many certified  residences in the Grand Valley, most of which are high-performance homes.  Several utilize alternative forms of energy, such geothermal exchange and passive solar, and long-lasting, efficient structural components, such as ICF, insulated concrete forms, for walls and foundations. Our homes consistantly earn the highest Energy Star ratings possible, and will save homeowners thousands of dollars in energy costs over the course of the next decade.

We specialize in designing and building homes that meet the standards of:

We are leading green builders recognized for our expertise, design and environmental responsibility. Serra Construction is committed to contemporary building science, which is the application of science to building that allows houses to work as integrated systems. Homeowners decide what green features they want most, and we carefully use the best resources their budget supports.

How does it happen? Click to read about basic green building benefits.