At StoneBrook Developments we believe in promoting "green" building practices to reduce the impact that building has on the environment. It benefits the homebuyer, the community and the environment and is an opportunity for everyone to choose a "green" future.

Energy Efficiency
As energy costs take a noticeable chunk out of homeowner budgets, using energy wisely is being widely promoted. Next to a mortgage, energy costs are the most significant household expenditure. An energy efficient home offers lower energy costs.

Comfort
A less drafty home with improved ventilation increases the homeowners control of humidity and temperature. Appropriate design and orientation can take advantage of the sun's warmth in the winter and reduce the sun’s impact in the summer.

Water Efficiency
Given past drought conditions experienced in many locations in Canada, water is becoming a precious resource. Installing water efficient appliances such as low-flow fixtures or dual-flush toilets, Energy Star washing machines and dishwashers along with water aerators on the faucets and showers can significantly reduce the amount of water a household consumes. Planting a water-wise landscape also reduces the water demand and requires less maintenance while still adding beauty to your home.

Healthier Indoor Air
Tightening a home to make it more energy efficient without adequately addressing the ventilation can create health problems. We prefer to use indoor air solutions with well-sealed duct systems, combustion appliances that are sealed and/or direct vented as well as controlling fresh air and using interior building materials that reduce indoor air pollution.

Global Benefits
Building an environmentally-friendly home results in some direct benefits to the owners but there are also benefits to the community and the environment in general. When possible we attempt to use local materials, thereby reducing transportation costs and stimulating our local economy. Also, when we are able we us product that is made from recycled content which reduces the need and energy to extract new materials. They are resource efficient and produce less waste than typical products and usually have a long life-cycle, requiring less maintenance.

A Superior Product
An environmentally-friendly home just makes sense! Due to all of the benefits listed above, they keep their resale value, save money on utility bills, provide better indoor air quality and give homeowners and their families a sense of pride and well-being in knowing that their home has a reduced impact on our environment.