Green Building
Green building concepts are not new to Will Construction. A green builder throughout Southwest Colorado, we have been utilizing many of these techniques and ideas for years. Here are just a few of the green building concepts we offer as a Durango and Bayfield builder of quality, custom homes.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Appliances, insulation, windows and heating systems are designed to work together — and to lower your utility bills.
WATER EFFICIENCY
A green home is designed to conserve water — inside and out.
RESOURCE EFFICIENCY
We utilize recycled materials, control waste, and provide durable long-lasting construction.
LOT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT
Positioning your house to minimize its disturbance to the environment and to maximize the available resources is an important consideration in optimizing your property for livability as a green home. Passive solar for heating and shade for cooling can be extremely beneficial.
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Proper ventilation and a properly sealed building envelope are ideas that we have always used in the construction of our green homes. We can also ensure the use of materials that don’t “off gas,” which is common in building materials with low volatile organic compounds (VOC) used in many paints, carpets, etc…
