Sustainable building practices are more prevalent today than ever before. Homeowners and builders are looking for ways to ensure that their homes are healthier, safer, and more energy efficient.

Messina Construction has been a
strong supporter of sustainable, "green" building. 

Since 1995, we have offered "green" options to our clients. A Messina-built home was featured on HGTV (Home & Garden Channel), as a Home of the Future in 1998. Messina Construction was one of the first builders in North Idaho to build a straw-bale home and a custom home using Insulspan. Insulspan utilizes renewable resources and recycled materials while providing unparalleled energy efficiency, sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Standard Features

• Energy efficient furnaces and hot water heaters (90%+)
• High performance, Low E windows
• Optimally insulated walls and roofs
• Energy Star appliances
• Efficient plumbing fixtures
• Durable / Low maintenance building products
• Green building materials when and where appropriate
• Passive solar when the home site allows for optimal sun exposure

Optional Features

• Geothermal, wind, and solar energy
• Radiant, in-floor heating
• Air circulation and heat exchange systems
• Humidifying systems Central Vacuum Systems