The self-proclaimed first Georgia builder to commit to building 100 percent of its homes to meet or exceed both EarthCraft and Energy Star standards, Haven has earned recognition in the industry, being named EarthCraft Builder of the Year in 2004 and Energy Star’s Builder Partner of the Year for 2005...
Skyrocketing energy costs have increased the demand for energy efficient construction, leaving architects scrambling to incorporate conservation measures into new home plans, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Home Design Trends Survey for the second quarter of 2006. At Atlanta’s Haven Properties, however, High Performance homes with energy efficient construction have been the status quo all along.
“I guess you could say we were cooling homes efficiently when efficiency wasn’t cool,” said Mike Baptist, President of Haven Properties. “Other builders are now learning how to build efficient homes, but we’ve been doing it and winning awards for it for several years now.”
The semi-custom homebuilder began building each of the 100 to 130 homes they build each year to both EarthCraft and Energy Star standards during 2004. They had already been building all homes to EarthCraft standards for a year. Baptist says the company decided to institute the standards after learning about the positive impacts all around – on indoor air quality, the environment and homeowner energy bills.
As the first Georgia builder to commit to building 100 percent of its homes to meet or exceed both EarthCraft and Energy Star standards, Haven has earned recognition in the industry. The builder was named the EarthCraft Builder of the Year in 2004 and Energy Star’s Builder Partner of the Year for 2005.
Haven homes are at least 30 percent more efficient than standard construction, meaning homeowners can save hundreds of dollars on energy bills each year. Some of the energy efficient features in a Haven built home include high efficient HVAC systems and water heaters; upgraded insulation packages; tight construction and ductwork; controlled ventilation; and high performance windows. All homes are inspected by a third party to ensure compliance with EarthCraft and Energy Star requirements. For a complete list of the energy efficient features built into each Haven home, visit www.havenproperties.com.
Haven Properties, Inc. is recognized as a builder of semi-custom, high-performance homes for Atlanta area buyers. Haven’s status as a Premier Builder for EarthCraft House and the US EPA’s Energy Star® Builder Partner of the Year demonstrates their commitment to building homes that are not only energy efficient and friendly to the environment but also more comfortable and healthier than standard construction. Exemplary construction standards; sound, honest business practices;and a gratifying home buying experience for every homeowner are also the company’s hallmarks. Haven is now building in Cherokee, Cobb, Dawson, Douglas, Forsyth and South Fulton counties with price ranges from the $300,000s to the $700,000s. For more information on Haven Properties, call 770-752-0919 or visit www.havenproperties.com.