In today’s world, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it’s an important consideration in every aspect of our everyday lives and the choices we make. This includes how we design, build, and live in our homes. When creating your dream home, consider how your family may like to use energy-efficient technologies, recycled materials, and other ways you’d like to reduce your carbon footprint.
At TLCH, we’re committed to having a positive impact on our community and the environment. That’s why we’re passionate about providing luxury solutions for creating sustainable, yet stunning homes! Building a custom home presents the unique opportunity to invest in choices that benefit your family, the neighborhood, and have a positive impact on our environment.
With the TLCH professionals, you are not only building a house, but designing an ideal lifestyle that is not only stylish & prestigious, but also economically and environmentally efficient. Our philosophy of homebuilding is based on the principle that modern, luxury living can be achieved without compromising mother nature. How? By incorporating designs that will withstand the test of time using responsibly sourced materials, utilizing smart technology, and so much more.
We don’t just meet industry standards—we strive to exceed them by incorporating the latest in energy-efficient technologies, eco-friendly designs, and sustainable materials. That way, we ensure that you’ll get to create a living space that is not only beautiful and comfortable, but is also a good steward of the environment.
We understand that sustainability is not just about climate change and the utilization of resources; it goes to the core of your well-being and the values of your family. Whether you’re starting with a blank slate from the ground up, interested in improving resale value, or want to implement changes for a greener home, we are here to offer you the best of both worlds – unparalleled comfort & luxury meet sustainable living!
Today’s Need for Sustainable Living Across the Globe
According to the EPA, the average American contributes about 16 metric tons of CO2 emission per calendar year. However, this figure can also rise and fall depending on factors such as diet and the use of transportation (which are well known to vary from one state to another). This statistic illustrates that more sustainable practices, especially in new home construction and design, are needed now more than ever.
National real estate and housing trends suggest that people are becoming increasingly aware of how their home affects the environment. A survey by National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reveals that 47% of homeowners are now planning green upgrades to their existing homes and new homebuyers are willing to pay more for green features. This is not a trend that will pass, as it holds onto the long-term transformation of the perspective towards the environment and our responsibility towards it.
Custom home build firms like Tom Len Custom Homes are at the forefront of this shift into luxury. We can design and build beautiful solutions for your custom (or remodel) home while preserving the environment for future generations. Read on to learn more…
Why Sustainability Matters When Building a Custom Home
When creating your very own home, these days many homeowners share a common interest: sustainability. But why are eco-friendly practices so important during your home project? Why invest in these features? Let’s find out!
- Energy-efficient homes are mostly constructed in a way that cannot harm the environment. This is achieved by consuming less of the natural resources, minimizing wastage, and the reduction of greenhouse gasses too. The incorporation of energy efficient technologies and materials in a home makes it less dependent on the non-renewable resources hence preserving the natural resources that are scarce in the universe.
- There are many advantages of green homes, such as: Energy-efficient designs help in reducing utility bills, maintenance costs but at the same time making occupants of the building more comfortable. Also, structures that are constructed with the idea of sustainability in mind occupy higher quantities of market value compared to traditional constructions because nowadays there are more and more customers who are aware and attentive to sustainable features of a home.
Concisely, a green home is not only good for the environment – but it is good for you and your family!
The Benefits of Energy-Efficient Living Spaces
Efficient use of energy in living spaces offers countless benefits that are not restricted to only the environment. Here are some of the key benefits to homeowners:
- Lower Utility Bills: One of the key benefits of energy-efficient homes is that they consume less electricity, gas, and water, resulting in very low utility expenses. In the long run such savings prove to be significant, alongside the environmental benefits, which comprise its potential financial benefits as well.
- Increased Comfort: Some benefits include such aspects such as energy savings that keeps temperatures constant, a better quality of indoor air and reduced noise levels all of which makes for a better living environment.
- Less Waste: Sustainable homes involve the idea that all homes should only create waste at the barest minimum in their construction and usage. This includes energy wastage, water wastage and in some cases wastage resulting from the use of environmentally friendly products.
- Long-Term Durability: When you use better quality and sustainable materials in construction, you can be sure of a home that will the least need the attention of the carpenter in the future.
- Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal: People should not think that sustainable homes have to be basic, dull or non-luxurious, because they are not. You can make your interior and exterior stylish, functional, and ecofriendly by following some effective design tips.
How TLCH Can Guide the Way in Building Sustainable, Luxury Homes
We’re proud to specialize in creating custom homes that elegantly pair luxury with sustainability. Here are some of the specific ways we can help you build the sustainable home of your dreams:
- Efficient Windows: It is not surprising that high-performance windows remain one of the best-known ways of increasing energy efficiency. They are intended to minimize the determined heat loss during the cold season and excessive heat intruding into the room in the hot season. If you opt for a relatively expensive double or a triple-pane window with low-E coatings, you would be able to save lots of energy while allowing natural light and an excellent view into your home.
- Smart Thermostats: Smart thermostats can be described as an important element of energy-efficient households. These devices learn how you operate and hence automatically control the temperature to suit your routine and tastes. By using the remote control temperature feature, you can set the ideal temperature for your home and keep energy consumption down to acceptable levels.
- Reclaimed Materials: Incorporating reclaimed or recycled materials into your home’s design is a fantastic way to reduce environmental impact without compromising style. Wood floors, recycled glass countertops, and a lot more are just some examples of products that make every home really stand out while also saving on raw materials.
- Energy-Saving Appliances: When it comes to appliances, energy-efficient appliances are far more improved than traditional ones in the amount of energy they use. An energy-efficient washing machine, refrigerator, or dishwasher are some of these appliances, which work more efficiently than their counterparts but use less power while providing comfort.
- LED Lighting: Lighting is one of the important elements when it comes to the design of any house, and LED lighting provides the perfect combination of both sustainability and style. LED bulbs consume 75% less power than the incandescent bulbs and have a much longer life span. LED lighting comes in a variety of styles and colors so it can help create the atmosphere for any home while saving on energy costs.
- Water-Saving Fixtures: It is probably an understatement to state that water is an indispensable resource in the modern world. One can also use devices such as low-flush toilets, low-flow faucets, and showerheads that help to conserve water without having to make a compromise on style or comfort. These fixtures ensure high-pressure water delivery but they use comparatively lesser water than normal fixtures; therefore will be the best for any establishment that cares for the environment.
- Solar Panels: Using sunlight is one of the most efficient ways of minimizing the use of non-renewable energy sources in your home. It is well known that solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, which is renewable, environmentally friendly, and can actually save you money. Modern solar panels are sleeker and more efficient than those used a few years ago, so they are a great fit for the modern luxury house.
- Waste Reduction Strategies: Sustainability at TLCH begins from the bottom up, and that is why we hold this policy in high esteem. That’s why we pay much attention to the waste minimization during construction phases of the project. When it comes to construction, reusing building materials or practicing sustainable construction, our goal is to reduce as much waste as possible. Also, we will assist in creating a plan for a home that helps in reducing waste in the household like having compost bins, and recycling stations in the house.
Consult with the Experts at Tom Len Custom Homes to Start Planning Your Sustainable Luxury Build or Renovations!
We partner with our clients to not only create homes, but also design quality lifestyles that meet their unique needs and interests. Tom Len wants you to feel good about living in your dream home and the impact it has on our world.
Your new custom home will not only become a neighborhood example of sophisticated, modern living – but also a model for responsible living. As we build and create your new home or renovations with environmentally-friendly initiatives, there will not be any compromise to quality, tyles, or design. Our promise to every client is to only use the best quality materials, responsibly sourced products, and do everything we can to repurpose items and avoid wastage of resources.
Whether it’s implementing upcycled wood, swapping out appliances with the latest energy-efficient models, or installing solar panels, we’ve got you covered! A sustainable home does not have to equate to an ugly or boring home when you trust the North Shore’s premier home construction firm.
Feeling inspired? Connect with the TLCH team today to learn about our home design & residential construction services in Chicago’s North Shore suburbs. Let’s start planning a home that reflects your values, enhances your lifestyle, and contributes to a better world for generations to come. With our expertise in sustainable design and custom home building, your dream home is not just a possibility—it’s a promise.
