Sterling Real Estate Group broker Phil Dyer is in the process of building a five-star, Energy Star certified, Built Green home on Garfield Avenue in Blaine. Several amenities, including extra-thick walls and eco-insulation, pictured l., heat-absorbing concrete flooring, c., and interior windows to boost airflow and light, r., aim to make the two-bedroom home as energy efficient as possible. Dyer started the project in April and plans to sell it once the project is complete. “You can build a house that’s energy efficient and practically has zero utility bills,” Dyer said. “Why not do it?” Photos by Stefanie Donahue and Janet McCall.
