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Habitat builds sustainable homes using construction standards that focus on water and energy efficiency, safety and health, and materials conservation.

Building an energy efficient home requires dozens of decisions by home designers, builders, and subcontractors. Many decisions affect the cost of construction and the profitability of the project.

The first stage in building healthy housing is addressing key indoor air quality issues in the design and construction process. Habitat home construction addresses moisture and mold, proper intentional ventilation, radon, and carbon monoxide.