Barbara, GREEN building has come to Clarksville. Granted it has taken some time to get here, we are finally seeing some of the innovation in a few of the builders here. I am sure that you will find that there are some very reputable contractors here that can assist you in your desire.

Regards

Tim Cash

This is a great question and one that more and more buyers are asking in advance of having their homes built. I work with two highly qualified builders here in Clarkville, TN that are GREEN builders. So far, there has not been any complaints.

Contact me and I'll be happy to steer you in the right direction

That's an excellent question. Many builders adopt many "green" practices, but it may be difficult to determine which builder is doing the best, or most comprehensive job at it.

There is a certification available for builders who make a concerted effort to understand and implement green practices. Commonly referred to as LEED-certified, you can get more details at http://www.usgbc.org. So, when you interview builders (or have a good buyer's agent that understands these things), a good question to ask them is if they are "LEED certified".

I am confident Clarksville offers LEED builders, but I am a bit challenged, geographically, to know the local builder community there. If you like, contact me and I can, in-turn, interview local Realtors for you to help ensure you are getting one that can offer the most valuable assistance. Good luck!