The term "green" in homebuilding means many things to many people, but by any measure, the Bensonwood This Old House Collection not only defines the term—it raises the bar. Our energy-efficient, Open-Built® homes are highly livable, durable, and adaptable to their owners' changing needs over time.

From start to completed house, Bensonwood efficiencies in CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) design, fabrication, and precise on-site assembly virtually eliminate the waste typically found in conventional construction. From there, our well-insulated, extremely-tight building envelopes continue to conserve resources by reducing the energy load of the building. The lowered heating and cooling requirements result in lower operational costs each and every year you own your home. In fact, Bensonwood's exclusive, panelized homes typically heat and cool for a fraction of the cost of their stick-built counterparts. That's why, with a Bensonwood This Old House Collection home, "sustainability" means more than simply the green products it's made of and the efficiencies of fabrication—it refers to affordable, sustainable, operational costs for you and your family.

And further down the road, as your family grows and needs change, the disentangled layers of your Open-Built house (where mechanical systems are separated from the building envelope), allow for alteration and modification, without the enormous waste and expense normally associated with home renovation.

Finally, when it comes to old world craftsmanship and durability, Bensonwood homes are measured in centuries, not decades—the ultimate in "green" strategies. This is why Tedd Benson, the founder and company steward of Bensonwood, was invited to speak at the prestigious Greenbuild 2008 conference in Boston, along with Kevin O'Connor, host of PBS's This Old House. Thousands learned the true meaning of sustainable building from a maverick for whom "green" has always been a natural by-product of building better homes.