HERS: Dorn Home Building Science

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Green Valley, Arizona, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) January 24, 2012 -- Home building is not just about using tools to put together construction materials. The science of building a home involves careful planning that takes into consideration the factors that are beneficial for homeowners. These factors include the financial, health, and environmental conditions that will affect homeowners. Dorn Homes, the most trusted among AZ new home builders, relies on this home building philosophy.

The Dorn Home Building Science re-engineers the American home in order to save homeowners thousands of dollars on utility bills in the course of the typical ownership period. Dorn Homes is proud to say that all of its new homes in Arizona score between 48 and 61 on the Home Energy Rating System or HERS scale. An existing home usually scores around 130. A lower HERS index indicates better energy efficiency. This scoring system is set by the Residential Energy Services Network to measure a home's energy efficiency and determine if it meets Energy Star guidelines. HERS certifications are conducted by trusted Arizona energy consultants and certifiers.

A Dorn Home could save homeowners $12,000 to $20,000 over an ownership period of 10 years when compared to a typical existing home. Homeowners also have more control over the price of their custom home because the specs and features of a Dorn home can be modified and adjusted to meet their budget. Truly the best among custom home builders in Arizona, Dorn Homes works together with homeowners to build the perfect home while keeping costs at the minimum.

It also provides homeowners with healthy homes built using products that are energy efficient, sustainable, and have low environmental impact. Dorn Homes’ communities and new homes in Arizona use Low E dual glazed windows, high rated SEER heating/cooling equipment, and air-filtration system to ensure the economical use of energy. Dorn Homes also uses modern building techniques.

Dorn-built homes maximize nature’s gifts such as the abundant sunlight in Arizona to power the solar hot water system. They also feature other forms of green technology to help homeowners lower their carbon footprint while providing them with a home they love.

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