Jenkins Custom Homes is actively committed to green building and sustainability, which promotes the health and well-being of our natural environment. As a result, environmental, economic and social benefits are obtained. Sustainability is important because all the choices we pursue and all the actions that we make today will affect everything in the future. What makes…
You know organic groceries may be the way to go, but since a high percentage of toxins can be found in your house, it may be time to do a thorough sweep of your abode, too. Here are ten places chemical disruptors could be lurking. Air Filters “People spend more than 80 percent of their…
Building a healthy home A healthy home supports the well-being of the people living inside it in many different ways. Together with local doctors, we have developed the Healthy Homes Standard©. The Healthy Home boasts near hospital-quality air, clean & toxin free water, specialty lighting, noise control, components for cleanliness, and other health-promoting attributes to bring…
When we think of pollution, we think of metropolitan cities with poor outdoor air quality. But, indoor air quality can and often does turn out to be worse than outdoor air.
Being green is all the rage nowadays, and no less so where building a new house is concerned. But what does “green consumerism” really mean, and how can it affect you?
When designing and building a new home, you may be surprised at the number of great options available for lowering your energy consumption through energy efficiency. Let’s face it, your utility bills aren’t likely to go down over time. When it comes to energy efficiency, some ideas are better than others. A good rule of…