Palazzo Custom Homes, LLC specializes in building green certified vintage reproduction homes of the late 19th and early 20th century on an infill basis in the inner Portland neighborhoods that are are green certified, and boasts all the charm and character of a home built 100 years ago!

Palazzo Custom Homes is the largest builder in the City of Portland and is committed to building the highest quality homes on the market backed by the best customer service in the industry!

Resource efficiency
Highly efficient appliances save energy and conserve our region's resources. Many items can be made with a high-recycled content, such as carpet crafted from plastic pop bottles, ceramic tile, paint and insulation. Flooring made from bamboo can make a big difference by minimizing the use of timber. Construction techniques such as steel framing, use of concrete foam blocks and brick will save wood in the home's structure.

KOIN Local 6 and Palazzo Custom Homes, LLC invites you to enter your best "Keep Portland Green" idea into our online contest to win an overnight at the beautiful Oregon Coast. Visit our contest page for details!

About Earth Advantage®
Earth Advantage® has transformed itself over the past decade from a utility-based energy conservation focus to a fully encompassed sustainability program. We are now a free-standing nonprofit organization acting as the Northwest's premier green building program. Earth Advantage works with builders and developers to bring the most energy efficient, sustainable and healthy homes to the market. We participate with other nonprofits, organizations and associations to bring forth the message of conservation and sustainability.

What Makes a Home Earth Advantage®?
Every Earth Advantage® home is designed to provide its residents with comfort and quality while maintaining our standards for energy efficiency, indoor air quality, environmental responsibility and resource efficiency.

Energy efficiency
At minimum, an Earth Advantage® home is designed to improve energy efficiency by 15 percent over a conventionally built home. The incorporation of products such as energy-efficient windows, appliances, mechanical systems and light fixtures can add up to lower energy usage and greater comfort year round.

Indoor air quality
The air inside your home makes a difference in how you feel every day, and indoor air quality is a high priority in the construction of an Earth Advantage home. With options like air filtration systems, controlled ventilation and low-toxic building materials, an Earth Advantage® home may allow you to breathe a little easier.

Environmental responsibility
The same building materials in an Earth Advantage® home that improve indoor air quality also contribute to a cleaner environment, as less toxic products reduce atmospheric pollutants. Earth Advantage® homes may also employ site measures that minimize environmental impact such as recycling job site waste, preserving topsoil and trees, and adding native plants to the landscape.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has developed and is currently piloting its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes program. LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high performance "green" homes. A green home uses less energy, water, and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. The net cost of owning a LEED home is comparable to that of owning a conventional home.

How is an Earth Advantage® home different from a regular home?
An Earth Advantage home is designed to use less energy and fewer resources, improve indoor air quality and protect the environment. Nearly every aspect of the home, from the building materials to the landscaping, is designed with comfort, value and efficiency.

My home is older. Can it still be Earth Advantage®?
Yes. No matter how old your home is, you can still may be able to make changes that will reduce your energy and resource consumption, improve your indoor air quality and protect the environment around you. More

Do Earth Advantage® homes last as long as regular homes?
Yes. In fact, they may last longer because they're built to such exacting standards. All Earth Advantage® homes are designed for maximum durability and are constructed with high-quality materials that are meant to last.

• Kell, Alterman & Runstein
• Office of Sustainable Development
• City of Portland
• Energy Star
• Earth Advantage