Environmentally Friendly Homebuilding Solutions
Environmentally Friendly Homebuilding Solutions
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Apr 08, 2025 175 views

 

At Ivory Homes we are determined to do our part to conserve the earth’s natural resources. We care about our environment as well as saving you money in the long run and we differentiate ourselves by making our energy-efficiency package a standard in all our homes.  

In 2023, we began working with EnergyStar to integrate even more energy efficient systems into every Ivory home. 

Our environmentally friendly home building solutions include:

Smart Appliances: We install smart thermostats that reduce heating and cooling costs by an average of 8% annually.

EV Ready Homes: Every Ivory Home now comes with a built-in electric vehicle charging outlet. 

Climate-Sealed Homes: Our homes are built with R-23 Blown-in Blanket insulation and sealed, insulated ducts to create a tight energy-saving barrier that minimizes loss of conditioned air.

Home Energy Rating System: Ivory Homes have an average HERS score of 53 making them 25% more efficient than code requires and 50+% more efficient than a home built ten years ago.

Water Saving Features: We use high performance toilets, water-efficient faucets and smart flow showerheads to conserve water without compromising performance. Ivory also implements local scaping to conserve and improve water quality.

UV-Blocking Windows: Our Low-E windows let in natural light while deflecting heat and harmful UV rays that can increase energy costs and damage furnishings.

Health Promoting Barrier: We reduce space for pests and pollutants by sealing interior and exterior walls. 

High Performance Air Filtration: Improves indoor air quality by reducing indoor allergens and pet dander. At Ivory, we use MERV 11 HVAC filtration and Energy Star certified ventilation fan. 

Healthier Building Materials: Uses Zero VOC paint, CARB phase 2 compliant shelving, cabinets and trim material, as well as FloorScore certified pre-finished engineered and hardwood flooring to promote a safer home environment by not introducing many chemicals that may cause health issues. 

Fresh Air Management: Our systems help to maintain fresh, clean air by regulating airflow and filtration through-out the home. 

All Season Windows: Our windows keep you cozy all year round by cutting down on air leaks and creating a temperature barrier.

Temperature Regulating Features: Built-in features promote consistent temperatures in every room. 

Noise Reducing Blown in Insulation: Helps to keep outside noise out and inside noise in, for quieter homes and happier neighbors. 

These simple solutions can do a great deal to improve our environment and at no additional cost, they even save you money over time. Through our Ivory Green campaign we remain passionate about building homes that are better for the planet, for your wallet and for the community. 

Check out our Pinterest for more visuals and examples of our environmentally friendly homebuilding solutions. 

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