Building Green ... about more than just hugging trees

You will undoubtedly be hearing the term "green builder" thrown around more than ever in 2010 ... which is especially why it's so essentially important to clearly recognize the vast levels of green this definition could be referring to ...

There's few if any physical possessions that will impact your entire life more than your choice of home.  Thus, of course, it's just good common sense to be absolutely certain that you've chosen the very best choice for a builder.

In light of the given, it is obviously so well worth it to take the time necessary towards finding out more about what "level of green" the builder you're considering working with is ...

Are they "green" only in reference to meeting the bare minimums required by code?

Or have you found the rare find of an authentic, cutting edge, Builder of Greenest Homes.

Here's a good knowledge base start, via a most recent news article that I've clipped below ...

Green building expert
We've profiled several green buildings in our Boise Green Living series. From homes to commercial buildings, the practice of green construction is common place. But there's an even greener type of structure that many haven't heard about.

"We're talking about buildings that are net-zero energy, net-zero water," says Jason McLennan. "They go well beyond conventional green buildings."

Unlike the homes and buildings we've profiled, net-zero buildings are ones where a hundred percent of that structure's energy needs are generated on-site through renewable resources. McLennan is a renowned green building expert who visited Boise recently to talk about net-zero green construction. He admits any kind of green construction is a good thing.

"I think that people, if they're not looking at these issues they're missing some opportunities really," says McLennan. "The thing that people don't understand is that regardless of budget, there's always something green you could do to a project."

McLennan gives high marks to Boise considering some of the green projects the city has seen recently. He just hopes green construction catches on even more.

"People are realizing this is not just hugging trees," says McLennan. "This is about making smart choices for buildings and the built environment that benefit everyone."

Bosgraaf Companies - recognized leading builder of the greenest neighborhoods, homes and dreams within and beyond West Michigan ... find out more at http://bosgraaf.com ...