he Green Building movement has at its core the intent to build homes that are in harmony with their environment both ecologically and aesthetically. The pursuit of ecological harmony in the design of a new home can be complex, as a review of the Green Building materials and certification literature will attest. The aesthetic component, while more difficult to quantify, is a cornerstone of Green Building at Connor Homes.

ur company continually weighs the environmental impact of the materials we use and the methods we use for production to assess and mitigate their environmental impact. Our factory production creates far less waste material than is found in site-built construction. This not only saves material from the landfill, but results in more efficient construction costs. We also design our homes using materials, doors, windows etc. that enable the home owner to qualify for energy star rated programs and LEED Certification in their local areas. We also consider orientation and site development for each home to properly assess the impact of local elements including solar advantages in our designs.

ustainability of resources is an important piece of the Green Building philosophy at Connor Homes, and we lead the industry in addressing this important aspect of Green Building. It is our sincere belief that durability that allows a home to sustain itself on the landscape is one of the most important ways that a home can be a positive force in the sustainability of resources. Many of today’s new homes are built using structural components made from building products that have a less than fifty year life expectancy. Our homes use only structural components that we know have withstood the test of time, so that our homes, given normal routine maintenance, will last indefinitely, and will not have to be rebuilt in fifty years or less, but remain on the landscape for many generations.

astly, the ability of a home to sustain itself on the landscape has much to do with its inherent architectural beauty, as a beautiful home benefits from a more motivated stewardship. While it may be difficult to quantify beauty, it is our belief that architecture rooted in classical forms has proven its aesthetic durability over many centuries, and therefore can rightfully claim its prominent position in aesthetic considerations.