Brytan is committed to building LEED Homes;
Has 1st LEED-H Certified Homes in Alachua County  

What is LEED for Homes (LEED-H)?
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Homes (LEED-H) Rating System provides a tool for recognizing homes that are designed and built to be energy- and resource-efficient, durable, less costly to maintain, and healthy for their occupants. The rating system can be applied to single and multi-family homes and is intended for both market-rate and affordable housing.

What are the benefits of a LEED home?
LEED provides homeowners with the knowledge that they have a high-performing green home that costs less to operate. LEED homes offer:
          • Economic benefits such as lower energy and water bills 
          • Environmental benefits like reduced greenhouse gas emissions
          • Quality of life benefits like improved comfort and less maintenance 
          • Health benefits such as reduced exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins
          • Third-party verification that a home has been inspected, performance-tested, and certified 
             to meet LEED green building criteria

How does LEED for Homes work?
To become certified, projects must meet all prerequisites and a minimum number of points within seven credit areas: location and linkages, sustainable sites, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and homeowner awareness. The number of points the project earns determines the level of LEED certification the project receives. LEED homes are rated by LEED for Homes Providers – local organizations with demonstrated experience and expertise in their region's market. Providers are responsible for training, coordinating, and overseeing LEED qualified inspectors and builder support staff.

LEED for Homes FAQs for Home Buyers

Is a green home right for me?
If you would like a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle for you and for your family, a green home is right for you. Green homes have lower utility bills, use less water, are associated with fewer asthma attacks, and are at lower risk for mold and mildew. Green homes are better for the environment, and they are affordable.

How are green homes good for the climate?
In the United States, our homes are responsible for 21% of our nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. Living in a green home means that you’re helping to stop the causes of climate change.

Why should I buy a LEED-certified home?
LEED is a nationally recognized, third-party certification system that’s based on measurable results. As such, LEED recognizes the highest quality in green homebuilding. LEED-certified homes are energy efficient, use non-toxic building materials, are water-smart, and respect the environment in which they’re constructed.

Want more information on LEED-H and Green Homes? Try the GREEN HOME GUIDE!