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The Southern Nevada Green Building Partnership Focuses On:
Lot Preparation and Design – Careful planning can reduce the home’s impact on vegetation, soil and water. In addition, a home’s long-term performance can be enhanced.
Resource Efficiency – The goal is to effectively optimize the use of building materials, and manage and reduce construction waste. This also includes a home’s durability and maintenance.
Energy Efficiency – This is regarded as the most quantifiable aspect of green building because of the use of energy codes and standards. The goal is to create a building envelope and incorporate energy efficient mechanical systems, appliances and lighting into a home that will yield long-term utility cost savings and increase homeowners’ comfort.
Water Efficiency/Conservation – This section provides guidelines for indoor and outdoor water use that can decrease a homeowner’s need for water and thus reduce utility bills. SNHBA and the Southern Nevada Water Authority partnered to create the "Water Smart Home" program to further improve water conservation and efficiency in new-home construction.
Occupancy Comfort and Indoor Environmental Quality – The goal is to effectively manage moisture, ventilation and other indoor air quality issues to create a comfortable living environment for the home’s residents.
Homeowner Education – Guidance to the homeowner about how to optimally operate and maintain the new home, given its “green building” features. Homeowners are expected to realize direct benefits by owning a green home: lower operating costs, increased comfort, improved indoor environmental quality, and enhanced durability and less maintenance.
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