Cory Eckert, CEO of LAUPEN HOMES LLC, became interested in the concept of green building after seeing the waste in energy, resources, and money that are common in today’s residential building practices. His focus is now on sustainable building and energy efficiency from design to construction. He has made it his mission to educate potential clients in the ways that building green can benefit them. His green “bottom line” translates to savings for the potential homeowner in the following areas:

Economical Benefit: Green homes offer enormous energy savings through strict design standards and efficiency, immediately reducing operating costs, and shrinking energy costs for the long term. As fossil fuel prices soar, alternative energy sources such as solar, wind, and thermal are not only a healthier option, but also a more economical one. Energy-efficient products, such as those with advanced window technology, also enhance asset value and resale potential. Sustainable construction, or building smart, optimizes life-cycle economic performance, creating a home that will stand up well to the test of time, built-in obsolescence becoming a thing of the past. And then there’s always the upside of saving money on taxes through energy conservation rebate programs!

Environmental Benefit: As the planet absorbs more people and development, enhancing and protecting the environment by reducing waste and conserving natural resources becomes everybody’s business. Building green nurtures an improved air and water quality for the home, while reducing solid waste. On a grander scale, a lower impact on the environment translates to a much healthier community and world.

Health Benefit: Green building means improved air, thermal, and acoustic environments for the homeowner’s overall wellbeing. Increased ventilation, an abundance of daylight and views to the outdoors also enhance the client’s comfort and health, while minimizing the strain on the community’s local infrastructure. By living in a home full of green amenities, the overall quality of life rises substantially.

Using techniques such as passive solar design, super-insulation, advanced window technology, air-tightness, high heat recovery ventilation systems, low-energy lighting, and high-efficiency electrical appliances are examples of building smart, building green. It adds up to savings in the clients’ wallet, savings in resources, and savings in energy consumption. It makes sense AND cents!