Aging in place has become a popular choice for many households, offering the comfort of staying in a familiar environment while maintaining independence. But not every home is set up to be safe and accessible for older adults.
Custom green home renovations from BPC Green Builders can make aging in place a reality. With a newly-certified green house, you’ll have a home that’s not only safer to live in as you age but will also be healthy, comfortable, and energy efficient.
Why Are Green Homes Better for Aging In Place Households?
BPC green homes offer a number of benefits that speak directly to the priorities of those who are looking to age in place in their houses.
Comfort & Health Are Top Priorities for Certified Green Homes
Green homes are designed to provide consistent indoor temperatures and superior indoor air quality, both of which contribute to a healthier and more comfortable living environment. With advanced insulation, air sealing, and energy efficient heating and cooling systems, green homes maintain optimal indoor conditions year-round. Improved ventilation and the use of non-toxic materials further enhance indoor air quality, reducing the risk of respiratory issues and other health problems.
Increased Energy Efficiency Helps Keep Energy Costs Down
Accurate budget and avoiding unexpected expenses becomes more and more important as you age. One area of spending that’s easy to overlook is your energy costs. As energy costs go up, you’ll have to budget more of your savings for your monthly expenses, which could become a threat to your retirement fund.
Green retrofit upgrades make your home significantly more energy efficient, reducing both energy use and energy waste. This means that you won’t be as affected by changing energy prices. Additionally, our green home services can include solar panel installation, which help drive down monthly energy bills even further.
Creating a Better Home for the Future
Upgrading your home to be more eco-friendly isn’t just beneficial to you—it leaves the planet just a little bit better than it was before. Additionally, younger generations value energy efficiency, giving you the opportunity to pass a home on to future generations that has been renovated for long-lasting comfort, health, and sustainability.
How Do You Know If Your Home Is a Good Candidate for a Green Retrofit?
Not all homes can be renovated to become certified green homes, which is why our team starts every renovation inquiry by working to determine your home’s green potential and laying the foundation for building a clear plan of action to make your home retrofit truly green.
While it’s impossible to know exactly what your home needs without this crucial step, here are some common features included with many of our deep green retrofit projects:
- Insulation & Air Sealing: Your home’s building envelope is one of the most important factors to consider when determining if it’s eligible for deep green retrofits. Proper insulation and air sealing are fundamental to creating an energy efficient home by preventing heat loss in winter and keeping your home cool in summer, reducing energy bills and enhancing comfort.
- Heating, Cooling, Ventilation, and Hot Water System Upgrades: Upgrading to energy efficient systems such as heat pumps, advanced air filters, whole-home energy recovery ventilators, and heat pump water heaters can improve your home’s efficiency, comfort, and indoor air quality.
- Non-Toxic Building Materials: Using high-quality, durable materials in your home renovation helps create a healthier living environment. These materials emit fewer volatile organic compounds (VOCs), contributing to better indoor air quality and overall health.
Why Work with BPC Green Builders?
Choosing BPC Green Builders means choosing a partner dedicated to creating a home that supports your well-being and independence as you age in place. Our expertise in green building practices ensures that your home not only meets your needs but also exceeds your expectations for comfort, health, and sustainability. We stand by our work, giving you peace of mind that your investment is protected.
- 25+ years of experience
- Award-winning work
- Guidance through every step of the process
- An exclusive warranty
