Every aspect of the home — from site selection, floor plan design and interior/exterior construction to ventilation system, lighting and finishing details –- was approached with the intention of selecting materials and processes that were … LEED for Homes There are more than 70 green-home building programs in the United States; however, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) offers the only national home-rating system, which clearly defines and … …

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