Going Green

Pence Hathorn Silver's latest listing is creating quite a buzz. The brand new construction is not only beautiful, but it is a Green Home that is LEED registered. What is LEED for homes? LEED for homes is a green home rating system for ensuring that homes are designed and built to be energy and resource efficient and healthy for occupants. Green homes use less energy, water and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier for the people living inside. This is the first eco-friendly spec house being built in the north of montana neighborhood of santa monica and it proves being green can be luxurious. The PHS team is very excited to partner up with the developer on such an important endeavor and they are using this as an opportunity to teach neighbors simple ways they can make their homes more green.

Below are a few tips:

Per the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED® for Homes, here are 16 ways to Green Your Home:

Lower Your Utility Bills
1. Switch to Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
2. Program Your Thermostat
3. Plug Air Leaks
4. Tune Up Your Heating and Cooling (HVAC) System
5. Choose ENERGY STAR® Appliances
6. Reduce Water Use
7. Switch to Green Power
Choose Green Products
8. Buy Local
9. Use Low-VOC Products
10. Use Wood Alternatives or FSC-certifi d Wood
11. Use Rapidly Renewable Flooring Materials
Green Your Yard
12. Plant Trees to Provide Shade and Wind Protection
for Your House
13. Use Native Plantings
14. Use Nontoxic Gardening Techniques
Green Your Transportation
15. Carpool, Use Public Transportation, Walk or Bike
When Possible
16. Buy a High-effi ciency Car.

For more information about LEED for Homes, visit the USGBC Web site at www.usgbc.org./leed/homes.

To make an appointment to see the LEED Registered Green House or to get more info, call Shann Silver @ (310) 458-4024.