Local builder Jim Guida believes it is the building industry that will take the lead role in making a greener planet.  After all buildings consume 40% of the total energy used in both the U.S. and Europe, according to the American council for energy efficient economy. There is plenty of room for improvement. Guida’s contribution to the green building movement is Heritage park, a 12 acre site in Homestead, Edwards.  The project will have 24 homes when completed.  Considered the Vail valley’s first green neighborhood, so far every home exceeds the standards of Eco build and Built green, 2 organisations that set criteria to help stimulate environmental awareness, through the use of energy efficient technology, materials and techniques. Homes are approximately 3000 sq feet with 1800 sq feet of unfinished basement.

Heritage park started out encompassing Guida’s philosophy on green building~real energy efficient homes built to last. As sustainable materials and building science evolved, so did Heritage Park, and Guida began to incorporate innovative heating and cooling systems , water conservation fixtures, drought tolerant plants, recycled materials and renewable energy.

If you have any interest in seeing green built homes in the Vail valley between 1-5 million contact Gerlinde Debie at Gateway Land and Development, 970.471.2293 or visit the web www.gerlindevail.com

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