Have you ever seen a new home advertised as “6-star energy efficient” and wondered if it was an accurate claim? With the growing number of star rating systems out there these days it’s no surprise if you were a little confused. For the time-poor home buyer this can be an understandably confusing realm, and crafty advertisers know it!

The term “sustainability” gets used a lot these days. We all tend to feel like we know what it means but when it comes to our homes, what exactly is considered “sustainable”? We take a look at this topic and provide some tips to help you reach your building goals.