Why Build Green

By helping our homeowners make smarter choices about how we build and the products we recommend and use, we can significantly contribute to the health, wealth and well-being of the families we build homes for, our community, and the world.

Experts predict the green building industry will grow by as much as 400% by 2010. Nearly all homebuilders surveyed recently by McGraw-Hill Construction reported being involved in green construction on some level. Green building is the future of all building. Signature Custom Homes is the first builder in Southern Nevada to sign up with Southern Nevada Home Builders Association’s Green Building Partnership.


	How can we benefit from Green Building: Everyone Wins


	Benefits for homeowners:

Lower utility bills

Greater comfort

Better indoor air quality

Higher resale prices

Tax breaks


	Benefits for builders:

Reduced callbacks and warranty claims

Reduced purchase cost of mechanical equipment

Less construction waste

Higher quality homes = competitive advantage


	Benefits for the nation:

Less reliance on fossil fuels

Reduced greenhouse gas emissions

More affordable homes for first-time homeowners

Lower medical costs thanks to healthier, safer living conditions

Job creation in the energy-efficient building materials and equipment industry