ABOUT US CURRENT PROJECTS PORTFOLIO CONTACT GREEN BUILDING Green Building Information ENERGY START GENERAL INFORMATION Improve Your Home's Energy Efficiency with ENERGY STAR Making your home more energy efficient with ENERGY STAR can help to reduce high energy bills, improve comfort and help to protect the environment. Improving energy efficiency is also an importantfirst step for homeowners interested in green remodeling. ENERGY STAR can guide you in making your home more efficient — whether you do-it-yourself or hire a qualified professional. Energy Star is a United States government program created in 1992 by the US Environmental Protection Agency in an attempt to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emission by power plants. What began originally as a voluntary labelling program has grown in to one of the largest efforts worldwide to promote energy efficient consumer products. Heat & Cool Efficiently As much as half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling. So making smart decisions about your home's heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can have a big effect on your utility bills — and your comfort. Take these steps to increase the efficiency of your heating and cooling system. For more information, see Guide to Energy Efficient Heating & Cooling LEED FOR HOMES What LEED is? LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is redefining the way we think about the places where we live, work and learn. As an internationally recognized mark of excellence, LEED provides building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building, home or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. For more information on Green Homes made by Unika Construction, click on the name of the project 830 Ashland and Stude Residence To learn more about LEED for Homes click here The Triple Bottom Line benefits of LEED LEED-certified homes bring benefits that help people, the planet, and of course help your pocketbook. Here’s how: Healthy People LEED homes are healthy homes – reducing allergens, and triggers for asthma and chemical sensitivity LEED homes use non-toxic materials that lower exposure to mold and mildew LEED homes are thoughtfully designed to eliminate uncomfortable rooms Environmental Benefits of a LEED home Reduce the impact of a home’s construction Use less energy reducing pollution from fossil fuel sources Use materials more efficiently Integrate into their local environment Improves natural water hydrology Economic Benefits of a LEED home Durable structures that are built to last, with less maintenance Reduced electricity, natural gas, and water bills Lower heating bills by up to 51 % or more in the Midwest Increases appraised property value and real estate listing time on market May receive incentives such as building permit rebates UnikaConstruction.com 2021 | T: (832) 804-9550 | F: 866.689.3373 | PO Box 70184 | Houston, TX 77270