Green Build

Green Building or sustainable building is an outcome of

integrated project design which focuses on increasing the efficiency             

of resource use such as energy, water, materials while reducing

the building impacts on human health and the environment

 DMK Professional Association: 

  • Member of the National Association of Realtor’s, NAR.           
  • Member of the Connecticut Association of Realtor’s, CTR.
    • Darien Board of Realtors.
    • Greater Fairfield County MLS.
  • Green Building Associations & Accreditation’s.
    • Accredited LEED AP Homes Professional through the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
      •  Member of the Connecticut Green Building Council  (CTGBC).  
    • Accredited Certified Green Professional (CGP) by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and member of the local chapterHBRA-Fairfield County, Ct. 
    • National Association of Realtors (NAR) Green Professional designee.                               
    • Energy Star Homes ver. 3 advisor.(2012)
    • G/PRO Construction Management certification by the Urban Green Council, USGBC New York.

DMK Realty & Property Management serving New Canaan, Darien, Rowayton and lower Fairfield County, Ct.

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  1. Greening Your Property Checklist.
  2. Pay Back on Green Home Improvements. ~ ROI table on green investments on your home.
  3. The National Geographic “Great Energy Challenge” for Your Home. ~ Full of great tools & links.
  4. Inexpensive Energy Efficient SIPs Home Earns Energy Star. ~ SIPs Home in Connecticut.
  5. Guide to Recycle those “Not –So-Common House Items” ~ Where to recycle.
  6. Plant Native Plants & Feed Wildlife for Years. ~ Benefits of Using Native Plants and List.
  7. Eco-friendly Flooring Trends For Fairfield County, Ct. ~ Green flooring products.
  8. New Energy Code in Connecticut and Nationwide. ~ States adopting 2009 IECC energy codes.
  9. The Greenest Colleges & Universities Nation Wide. ~ Survey of top 100 Greenest Schools USA
  10.  Habitat for Humanity, ReStore ~ 825 Locations. ~ Recycle new and slightly used building products.
  11. Lawn and Garden Irrigation Tips ~ Average household devotes 30% of domestic water for outside use.
  12. 1925 Colonial Renovation Earns LEED Platinum Certification in Darien, Ct. ~ Renovation earns LEED Platinum.
  13. Residential New Construction Energy Efficient Home Rebates up to $10,000. ~ Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund.
  14. Affordable Net Zero Energy Efficient Home in Connecticut. ~ For about 6% – 8% more, see how.
  15. Energy Efficient Series by a New Hampshire Professional. ~ FAQ’s on Energy Efficiency.
  16. What Makes a LEED Home Different? ~ Specifications that go into a LEED Home.
  17. Ct. Dept. of Public Health Provides Mold Guidance ~ 4 page booklet.
  18. How to Reduce Your Garbage ~ America’s Garbage is piling up!  
  19. How Green Are You? ~ take the Practically Green test, FREE
  20. Local Green Tours ~ By US Green Building Council, links to your state.
  21. Easy Common Sense Tips to lower your Carbon footprint ~ from 101 ways to offset your Carbon Footprint
  22. A Simple Guide to Energy Efficient Bulbs ~ Explains what you need to know about CFL & LED bulbs.
  23. 30 Easy Day to Day tips to be Green ~ Once you set these tips up they work on their own.
  24. Bee Friendly Gardens ~ Plants Bees like and more links
  25. Plants for a Bee Friendly Garden ~ tips and types of plants.
  26. Indoor Air Quality, IAQ ~ what is it and links to EPA airPlus & LEED.
  27. An Efficient Clothes Washer, What Is It?
  28. Oil vs. Propane for the Homes.
  29. Green Building 101 ~ Links to learn more about Green Building.
  30. Plant Native Plants & Feed Wildlife for Years
  31. What Is An Energy Star Home 
  32. What is LEED for Homes Part 1 ~ The program.
  33. What is LEED for Homes Part 2 ~ The breakdown.
  34. Composting 101 ~ Do’s & Don’ts
  35. What Makes a Green Home Different