1. The short answer is “our overall approach to building.” We start with a site visit to marry the home design with the land (one is not independent of the other!) Our building system reduces waste in the factory, during construction and in the day to day operation of the completed home. Structures cause 60% of CO2 emissions. It is our goal as a company to lessen the impact of building and structures on the environment.

2. The My Green Cottage building envelope is up to 50% more energy efficient than a conventionally-built home of similar type and size.

3. Passive solar design results in less energy consumption and lower utility bills.

4. Low-E, Energy Star-certified windows prevent heating and cooling loss.

5. Smaller building footprint results in less impact on the environment.

6. Fresh Air Systems exchange stale indoor air for fresh outdoor air and replace products containing harmful Volatile Organic Compounds with healthy ones.

7. Low-E Reflective insulation, slab shield and radiant barriers prevent air infiltration, heating and cooling loss, reduce moisture and also block up to 97% of exterior radiant heat.

8. All products used to create your custom home are acquired from the closest responsible source (to the home site) resulting in fewer trucking miles traveled.