Owner
CurrentGreen Earth Creations is a Class A contractor focused on the business of new home construction and remodeling using the principles developed by the United States Green Building Council. That is to create a new affordable home model that includes extreme energy efficiency, sustainable building practices and environmentally healthy building products and processes. Our first project is planned to be a new home of approximately 2000 square feet to be built on an infill lot in the south side Tidewater area. The home is designed with energy efficiency in mind throughout; it is moderately sized, windows are placed for maximum energy efficiency, the eaves are deep to keep summer sun off of windows, the attic and crawl space are conditioned, and all mechanical systems are high efficiency for additional energy savings. The main component in this, and all new construction, will be the use of insulated concrete forms to erect the outer shell. This technology has been proven over the last 30 or more years in the extreme weather of the northeast and southwest to provide dramatically higher R-values than traditional stick buildings and can be constructed in the same price range and a slightly shorter time frame as traditional wood frame homes. The end result is a home that is comfortable year round with 40% smaller HVAC systems and a comparable drop in month to month energy costs. Additionally it is wind resistant up to 150 mph, pest resistant, fire resistant, is extremely quiet and has a very tight air envelope. Ultimately, it will be a highly enjoyable home, as well as a sustainable, energy-efficient one.