Homebuyer SustainabilityChecklist

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at 11:24AM

Preface by Grant Austin, MAI, MMRS, M.S., MRICS of IGP: "Sustainability" in the context of a residential property requires "Durability" and "Quality Assurance" at every stage in the life of the property. Specifically: Energy and water efficiency = durability of the planetThe quality of the specifications/materials = durability of buildingIndoor environmental quality = durability of occupantsThe quality of construction/workmanship = implementing durabilityHomeowner awareness/education = encouraging durability. Grant Dorris, MIGP(see the "Our Bloggers" section for his bio) has developed a HOMEBUYER CHECKLISTto help the consumer know the basics of what to demand in a home that can bedescribed as havingelements of"sustainability." The checklist is not perfect, but it does a good job of connecting the owner and the builder (i.e., a better understanding of what we should be building). Click onHOMEBUYER CHECKLISTto readhis introduction to the list and view the list. Let's make it better - comments wanted!