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- New Home Construction
- Remodeling & Additions
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- Historic Restorations
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Prescott Green Builders
2006 W Dineh Dr.
Prescott, AZ 86305-3911
Telephone: 928.925.8674
FAX: 928.778.3324
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Green Building and Building Science Resources
Prescott Green Builders has extensive building science training and years of applied experience in constructing green, energy efficient custom homes. Part of our mission is to familiarize and educate our clients - and our Prescott contractor competitors - in the fundamentals of green building and building science.
The following sections are excellent green buildng and building science primers that are rich in graphics/links to detailed information. Prescott Green Builders recommends starting with these two links:
GREEN BUILDING ELEMENTS
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Efficiency Elements
- Layout and Design
- Insulation
- Windows and Doors
- Tight Construction Sealed Ducts
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Equipment
- Lighting, Appliances, and Water Heaters
Resource Efficiency
- Resource Efficiency, including links to information on Advanced Framing, Moisture Management, Material Durability
Water Efficiency
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Water Efficiency, including links to information on Indoor and Outdoor Water Efficiency, Rainwater Harvesting
Indoor Air Quality
- Indoor Air Quality, including information on Contaminant Sources, Water-managed Sites and Foundations
- Site – Community, including information on Sustainability, Protection of Natural Resources, and Climate Change
Site-Community
BUILDING SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
Select the link below for an overview of the rules of building performance, how the rules affect the home and occupants, and construction techniques used achieve results in high-performance homes.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
These additional resources and internet links provide information on many aspects of green building and high-performance home construction:
- Green Building Resource Guide
- Green Builder Magazine
... 2013 Homeowner's Handbook: Your Annual Essential Guide to Building or Remodeling a Sustainable Home
- Home Advisor Resource Center
... "Going Green in Your Home"
- Building Science Corporation
...Building Physics, Systems Design Concepts, and an Awareness of Sustainability
- Green Building Adivsors
.....The Complete Source for Building, Designing, and Remodeling Green Homes
- NAHB ToolBase
.....Technical Information on Home Building from the NAHB Research Center
- DOE Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
.....U.S. Dept of Energy R&D / Energy Efficient and Renewable Energy Technologies, Practices, and Products for Homes