green within reach - reasonable green home building ideas
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A PowerPoint presentation given to Realtors in the Charlotte NC market to detail what green home features could incorporated into a new home for a reasonable price.TRANSCRIPT
Green Within Reach
Green Building Ideas that can be done today!
The design and construction practice that promotes the economic health and well being of a family, community and environment
www.greenbuilding.com
Green Within Reach
Goals for Today
1) Help you Sell More Homes
2) Green Building vs. Energy Efficient Homes
3) Recognize Green Products in a Home
4) Green Home Certification Options
5) Your Client’s Benefits
Green Today78% of home buyers are willing to pay more
to have greater energy efficiency in their next home
Most requested upgrades are tankless water heaters, increased insulation, Energy Star rated appliances, air sealing
Source: NAHB
It’s More Than Energy Savings
Lowering Energy Cost, Energy Star
Reduce Indoor Air Pollution
Water Quality, Recycling,
Product Life Cycle
Leg OneEnergy Savings
Energy Savings
Products & Practices to Reduce Energy Use
Energy Star DefinedEPA & Dept of Energy Joint Venture to help save Energy
10-50% savings in home energy use
Appliances (10%+ less energy and water usage)
Requires certification of home and builder
Energy Program not a Green Building Program
Tankless Water Heater
Heats water ONLY when you need it.
Would you leave your oven turned on all day?
25% lower operating cost
7x more hot water per hour!
Energy Savings
Windows & Doors
• LowE (Low-Emittance) Glass• Reduces passive heat loss• U Factor (Lower is better)
Energy Savings
Seal it Up
Seal it tight and ventilate it right
Air loss = Energy Loss
Up to 20% more energy efficiency
Energy Savings
Blower Door TestProve the House Doesn’t Leak
Pressurize the house and test for excess leaks
Poorly sealed home can leak 30% more air
Energy Savings
Fiberglass BattLeast expensive
Must be installed properly
InsulationBlown fiberglass35% Recycled Content
2x cost of fiberglass batt
Fills cavity better less voids to leak
CelluloseMade from Recycled paper
2x cost of fiberglass batt
Fills cavity better
Spray Foam4x cost of batt
Insulator and Air Sealer
Energy Savings
It is the Little ThingsInsulated Window & Door Headers
Energy Savings
Keep Your Cool
• SEER Rating (Season Energy Efficiency Ratio)
• It is not just about SEER, it is system sizing and design
• Good MPG and Underinflated tires = No Good
Energy Savings
Keep Your CoolDuct Blaster Test
Certify it was done right. Leakage within acceptable ranges
Don’t cool your crawlspace
Energy Savings
Leg TwoEnvironmental Impact
Renewable Products Product Life Cycle Water Management
Environmental Impact
Bamboo Flooring
• Renewable – Grows back in 3 years vs 100 years
• Durable• Some have FSC designation
(Forestry Stewardship Council)
Environmental Impact
Rain Barrel
• ½” of rain can produce 350 gallons of water
• Water plants & garden
• Slows run off to creeks
Environmental Impact
Factory Finished Siding
• Last the life of the home • Plant located in SW Virginia
(within 500 miles)
• Factory finished paint• 15 year warranty on paint
Environmental Impact
Not All Lumber is EqualEngineered Lumber:
I-Joist with OSB (Oriented strand board) = Less trees used per home
Spans further (larger rooms!)
Dimensional Lumber:
Requires larger pieces of lumber = More trees per home
Environmental Impact
Leg ThreeAir Quality
VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)Off Gassing
Improves Air Quality
Kitchen Cabinets
• FSC rated (Forestry Stewardship Council)
• Lower VOC emissions
Improves Air Quality
Gas Fireplace
• Direct Vent Gas Fireplace• Uses Outside for Combustion• Exhausts to outside
Improves Air Quality
The Air We BreatheMERV Filters (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value)
Higher number = better filtration
MERV 16 Filters = Better Indoor Air Quality
Improves Air Quality
Complete Green Home Solution
More than Energy, It is good for the Earth
Green Building Program
Comprehensive (Energy, Air Quality, Environmental Impact)
Applicable to the southeast
Points System Based: More points means more green
EarthCraft, NAHB Green Building, LEED, Others
Who’s WatchingGreen Washing vs Green Certification
Builder and Home Certification is a must
Your Client’s Benefits
1) Healthier & More Comfortable Home
2) Lower Operating Cost = Save $
3) Lower Impact on Environment (Better World for Our Children)
4) Better Resale
Hands On Tours Weekly
Every Sunday Afternoon
2:00 to 5:00 PM
No appt necessary
The Builder will be on site
1074 Gardenia St, Baxter Village
Steve Risser 704.227.6590