Green Building Is Here To Stay

The exploding market for sustainable, environmentally friendly building products - along with expanding educational opportunities for builders and remodelers - has accelerated green building's acceptance by home owners and the building industry. A recent NAHB-McGraw Hill Construction Survey indicates that more than half of NAHB's members - who build more than 80 percent of the homes in this country- will incorporate green practices into the development, design and construction of new homes in the next two years.

About Green Building

The Build San Antonio Green™ Program (BSAG)

Build San Antonio Green is helping it's members and the building industry move the practice of green building into the mainstream in San Antonio. The program includes a green home verification and certification program, a variety of green educational offerings, advocacy on green building issues, and tools and resources for its members. Build San Antonio Green is a voluntary local green building program that has certified over 350 homes. 

Green building is everywhere and San Antonio is no exception. San Antonio has a local green building program that was created specifically for our climate and environmental conditions. It is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Build San Antonio Green has a simple checklist that can be incorporated into most new homes however, the checklist is "living," so it can be modified to best suite the comfort level of the homeowner.

 The Build San Antonio Green™ program focuses on five areas of sustainability:

	Materials are valued for durability, local origins, reusability, and least environmenttal impact during the manufacturing process.
	Energy Efficiency provides monthly savings through measures such as passive solar design, effective insulation, efficient appliances, lighting, heating and cooling, and the use of renewable energy.
	Water Conservation is employed indoors and out, with measures ranging from low flow showerheads and water-saving washers to xeriscaping and rainwater catchment.
	Health is enhanced as a result of proper ventilation (mold minimization), reduced particulate matter, and minimal to no toxic compounds in materials such as paint, adhesives, pest control and floor coverings.
	Site Development includes initial decisions to locate near amenities and public transit, obtain maximum solar and shade benefits, as well as minimize land disturbance and erosion.

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May 16 - 18, 2010
Raleigh, North Carolina