Environmentally Friendly
Earth Craft House
Established in 1999 by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface, EarthCraft is a green building certification program that serves Georgia, Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina and North Carolina. By addressing the factors that impact homes in this region, including high heat, humidity and temperature swings, EarthCraft serves as a blueprint for energy, water and resource-efficient single-family homes, multifamily structures, renovation projects, community developments and light-commercial buildings. To date, more than 13,000 EarthCraft homes, multifamily units and commercial buildings have been certified. Homes, businesses and communities certified through the EarthCraft program must meet a number of criteria that ensure sustainable, efficient design and function. Areas of focus include:
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Indoor air quality Energy efficiency
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Water efficiency
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Resource-efficient design
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Resource-efficient building materials
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Waste management Site planning
SCH uses products and materials to ensure that your home meets Earth Craft House criteria, as well as being a steward of our resources. Visit our Green Products page.
