Living Wise

Living your life environmentally sensitive, energy conscious and healthier for your family.

BUILDING A CERTIFIED “WESTMONT” GREEN HOME – Your “Westmont Green Home” is an energy-efficient and water-efficient home that incorporates multiple sustainable features that enhance the built environment.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY – Design and build your Home to minimize energy use, and utilize renewable power generation, energy-efficient appliances and lighting.

WATER CONSERVATION – Design and build your Home with water-conserving fixtures, irrigation systems and drought tolerant landscaping; also consider the reuse of grey water, collection of rainwater and use of reclaimed water.

HEALTHY HOME – Design and build your Home for combustion safety, moisture control, ventilation, filtration, universal design, clean ability and pollutant source control through material specifications.

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS – Use resource-efficient materials, including those containing recycled content, are easily recyclable or are locally produced and are durable low maintenance design.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS – The use of green building will help insure the protection of ecosystems and the conservation of natural resources.

OWNERS MANUAL TO MAINTAIN YOUR GREEN HOME – Regular maintenance is essential to ensure longevity of your home and the components in it.  We will supply you with an operational manual to assist you in enjoying your green home for a life time!

SELECTION OF FURNISHINGS – Select furnishings, curtains, shower curtains, bedding and the like that will significantly reduce sources of V.O.C.’s (including formaldehyde).

CLEANING PRODUCTS – Use “green living” products that are environmentally friendly for all of your cleaning needs.

ORGANIC PRODUCTS – The consumption of organic foods and use of organic products reflect both a concern for the environment and or concern for human health.

RECYCLING WASTE – Americans generate more waste per capita than any other Country.  Along with recycling all waste that can be recycled, consider setting up a composting system to deal with organic waste.

TRANSPORTATION – In addition to considering an increasingly available hybrid automobile, consider riding a bicycle, taking a walk or carpooling instead of driving single-occupancy automobile.

ENJOY THE OUTDOORS – An important component of living in your “Westmont Green Home” is appreciating why you built it in the first place.  Relax with your family, enjoy a meal outdoors, have fun taking care of your garden or sit on the front porch and enjoy the sights and sounds of the neighborhood.