It all begins with energy. The Environments For Living® program has been assisting builders since 2001 in the construction of energy-efficient homes built with the principles of building science – to deliver homes that are also durable and comfortable. More than 100,000 energy-efficient homes have been built under the Environments For Living program to date, resulting in numerous benefits to homeowners, builders and the planet.

The Environments For Living program is the only national turn-key program for homebuilders that offers a comprehensive set of energy and building science solutions – from plan reviews and training to field testing and certification – plus marketing tools. For homes that qualify, we provide, for homeowners, limited guarantees* on comfort and heating and cooling energy use.

Green Solutions for a Greening World
Many of the nation’s largest builders have turned to us to help them apply the principles of building science in their construction projects.  Builders want to construct quality, efficient homes with reduced risk and enhanced customer satisfaction. So it’s only natural that these top builders have looked to the Environments For Living program for assistance with green building.

Environmentally sensitive building practices start with energy. And energy-efficient homes that are also durable require applying the principles of building science in the design and construction of those homes.  Those “green” ideas are central to the Environments For Living program. By adding features that result in water conservation, indoor energy efficiency and enhanced indoor environmental quality to the Environments For Living program, we are able to offer a national turn-key green building solution unlike any other.

The Environments For Living Certified Green program offers the same great package of services, with added assistance in building homes with a reduced environmental footprint. A total green building solution that is designed to be complementary with local and national green building programs. In addition, builders may elect to construct and market their Environments For Living Certified Green homes under the ecomagination Homebuilder Program, by adding GE appliances, lighting and home dashboard.

Sustainable building can create a sustainable advantage for builders. The Environments For Living Certified Green program can take you there.

* See “Guarantee” page for details.