JB Architecture Group, Inc. is proud to announce that the first anticipated LEED for Homes certified house in Naperville is now under construction! What is LEED for Homes, you may ask? A LEED-certified home is designed and constructed in accordance with the rigorous guidelines of the LEED for Homes green building certification program. LEED for Homes is a consensus-developed, third party-verified, voluntary rating system which promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. In a nutshell, a LEED home is one that uses less energy, conserves water and resources, and is altogether healthier for those who occupy it. While many local contractors have claimed to build a Green product in Naperville, none have yet to achieve this level of sustainability. To put this into perspective, there are only 15 residences in the state of Illinois that are certified at any level of the LEED for Homes program. Traditionally, energy efficient, cutting edge Green homes have been associated with a cold, contemporary style of architecture. Because of JB Architecture Group’s close ties to Community First, Naperville’s compatible redevelopment association, this sustainably built home blends the character of the surrounding area with the expected efficiency of a high performance, sustainably built home. As yet another commitment to sustainability and neighborhood alike, the project is being completed on a previously distressed lot that had sat unfinished for over two years. Despite all of these challenges, the finished product is anticipated to perform more than 50% better than current energy efficiency requirements and be indistinguishable from a “typical” builder constructed home. For more information on this unique and cutting edge project you can reach JB Architecture Group, Inc. at 630.505.9528 or email us at info@jbarchitecture.com.