TC Legend Homes has always been up for a challenge, so when homeowners challenged them to build an Emerald Star-certified home—Built Green's highest certification level—they accepted.

Habitat for Humanity has long been recognized for its incredible humanitarian efforts, but the Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County (Habitat SKC) chapter is now recognized for another reason: its green building practices.

All Built Green homes are designed to reach beyond current Washington state building and energy codes, creating greener homes. However, not all Built Green homes are equal. This post will walk you through the various Built Green certification levels available and help you understand the differences between them.