Age in Place: Using Green Renovations to Create a Healthier, More Comfortable, and Eco-Friendly Home
Aging in place has become a popular choice for many households, offering the comfort of staying in a familiar environment while maintaining independence. But not every home is set up …
Why Custom-Built Green Homes Are Better
If you’re looking to build a new home, you have a few different options available. The first would be to build based on a stock home plan. The second would …
Process Spotlight: Working with Architects
BPC Green Builders has built a reputation throughout Connecticut and the adjoining areas of New York state as a leading authority in sustainable home building, with more than 25 years …
Healthy Homes for Healthy Living
Transcript: A healthy home creates an environment that supports the well-being and comfort of everyone who lives there. By investing in features like fresh air ventilation systems, building using non-toxic …
Common Green Building Terms Explained
(Downloadable PDF) Green building is a science! If you’re looking into building a custom green home and keep coming across terminology you’ve never heard before, we’re here to help! Building …
Healthy Homes: A Blueprint for Healthy, Comfortable, and Eco-Friendly Living
Healthy homes ensure your indoor environment is a safe place for your family to live. BPC’s team is dedicated to crafting houses that prioritize health while also being more comfortable …
The Positive Impact of Worker Cooperatives
BPC Green Builders has always prided itself on being more than just a sustainable, eco-friendly home builder. Transitioning to a worker-owned cooperative last year was a natural way for our …
What Is Sustainable Home Construction?
Green home building is not just a trend; it’s an investment in our future. As the leading green home builder in western Connecticut and nearby New York counties, the team …
7 Essential Components of a Zero Energy Ready Home
(Downloadable PDF) Zero Energy Ready is a green home certification established by the Department of Energy, and high standards must be met for any home that qualifies! Zero Energy Ready …
How Green Retrofits Increase Home Value and Energy Efficiency
(Downloadable PDF) Retrofitting a home to meet green certification standards is better for the environment than tearing down your old home to build a new one, and it delivers all …
Why Green Homes Are Better for the Environment
Environmental problems are creating extreme weather conditions across the planet—even right in our backyard—highlighting the consequences of climate change, pollution, and loss of biodiversity on our planet. Part of the …
How Do Passive Houses Achieve High Energy Savings?
Passive houses use 66% less energy Ultra insulated Airtight Minimal mechanical heating and cooling needed Fresh air ventilation Passive house = passive energy We are Certified Passive House Consultants …
