Milestone Homes Memberships

• SAHBA Green Builders Council
• US Green Build Council – National & Arizona member

 

“Each and every one of us can do something to be a little more green.”

Milestone Homes adopts a whole system, sustainable approach to building your custom home by incorporating design and building technologies that minimize environmental impact, reduce energy consumption, and improve the long term health of your family and Tucson.

YOUR benefits of Green Building:

• Healthier living environment
• Enhanced comfort & indoor air quality
• Reduced operating costs
• Environmentally responsible

So…what “Shade of Green” will YOU choose for your home?

Milestone Homes will build you a LEED Home, an Energy Star Home (including the Indoor Air Quality certification), a TEP Comfort Guarantee Home, or just incorporate some green building techniques outlined below.
You select the features that are right for you, your comfort and your lifestyle.

Site Development

• Siting of home on lot
• Minimizing environmental disturbances
• Reuse of onsite materials
• Recycling waste during construction

Indoor Impacts

• Air filtering
• Mold prevention measures
• Central vacuum system
• Radon and Co2 detection

Green Materials & Resources

• Insulated concrete forms (ICF’s)
• Insulation materials
• Solotube skylights
• Low VOC paint & carpet selection
• Termite prevention & pest control chemicals
• Species of wood for flooring, cabinets, finishes
• Use of reclaimed materials

Water Efficiency

• Tankless water heaters
• Solar water heating
• Low water use plumbing fixtures
• Passive & active water harvesting
• Gray water systems

Energy & Atmosphere

• Architectural design for maximum shading
• Landscape design for maximum shading
• High efficiency air conditioning equipment
• Energy efficient roof and wall coating
• Energy efficient windows & doors
• Insulation level
• Preparatory measures for future install of solar
• Photovoltaic systems
• Energy star appliances
• Solar heating for pool
• Florescent light bulbs