Green Homes in GallupH. Haveman
We all know that green is the new black. It’s cool to drive a hybrid, eat locally-produced food, and install solar panels. Reducing our carbon footprint by utilizing alternative energy sources and consuming goods that require little emission of greenhouse gases to produce is not only trendy, it’s also vital to our planet’s wellbeing. We have a choice in the products we use, and many, including washing machines, light bulbs, and homes, now come in an energy-efficient variety.
Artistic Homes is a New Mexico-based, family-owned home building business that has gained the attention of green building groups nationwide for their success in building affordable, energy-efficient, healthy homes across New Mexico and southwestern Colorado. In 1999, Artistic entered the U.S. Department of Energy’s Building America Program, which shares its research with builders to improve overall housing performance, increase housing durability and comfort, and reduce energy use.
Recently, Artistic Homes has contracted with a local realtor to begin building homes in Gallup. Twelve lots are designated, with potential for 150, in the Sky West development on the west side of town. Artistic offers new homes to families that value health, affordability and the environment.
Though there are many floor plans and packages to choose from, every home built qualifies for the Sustainable Building Tax Credit and comes with a lot of standard features to insure energy efficiency and a healthy lifestyle. Built into every home are tankless water heaters, drip-irrigation system with landscape, Energy Star-certified compact fluorescent lamps throughout, whole-house high efficiency air filtration system, and passive radon ventilation system, to name a few. By upgrading to rooftop PV panels and a solar water heater, it’s possible to have a home with a zero utility bill. All of these efforts have made Artistic recognized as the leading private builder in the nation for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified homes.
According to real estate broker, Elizabeth Hamilton, “Artistic Homes is pro-active in trying to build a quality home at a good price.” For those in the market for a new home, Artistic’s offerings seem worthy of consideration. For more information, visit www.artistichomes.com or call Elizabeth at 505-863-4363. |
