Green Building
AT Habitat
Green building, or sustainable development, incorporates economic, health, social and environmental benefits, creating a sustainable community.
Our Commitment to Green Building
Long-term affordability is a crucial value for Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity. Green building and sustainable development practices are an opportunity to increase and maintain the success of the families we serve. With rising fuel and building supply costs, it is essential to build efficient homes that are cost effective to maintain.
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity seeks to continue its role as a leading Habitat affiliate nationwide. Integrating building practices that reduce detrimental impacts on the natural environment, promote healthy indoor air quality for occupants, and reduce energy costs while increasing the long-term affordability align directly with our organization’s mission to provide safe, decent, and affordable homes.
This website features information about Habitat for Humanity’s green building efforts, as well as useful resources and links about other green building resources. Check back to watch the construction progress of our Green Demonstration House – the first LEED certified Habitat for Humanity house built in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Metropolitan area.