Nowadays green is the color of choice. The good news is you can make greener choices when building your new Signature Home without compromising your lifestyle. In fact, you may just find that making greener choices when building your new home actually provides you with a higher quality of life than you would have otherwise had. Here are a few ways you can build a greener home and live well at the same time:

Think small.

When building small, you don’t have to give up quality, feature, or comfort. The new models at Prairie Fields begin at 1,500 square feet and are packed with amenities normally reserved for much larger homes. If your family is small or your kids have all left home, do you need a 3000 square foot home? A grand, two-story entrance may be impressive to visitors, but does it really add to your comfort and enjoyment of your home? A smaller home built with the superior craftsmanship and unique details provided by Signature Homes offers an alternative to the standard large box home. Smaller homes are easier to maintain as well, leaving you more time for things you really enjoy.

Smart design.

Selecting Low E high efficiency windows, high efficiency heating and cooling equipment, eliminating the fireplace, and constructing a tight building envelop play a part in building a comfortable home.

Choose energy-efficient appliances.

Look for Energy Star rated appliances. These have been designed and tested to use less energy than their counterparts.

These are just a few ways you can build a greener home without making radical changes in your lifestyle. In fact, you may just discover that making a few environmentally friendly choices really does improve your quality of life.