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Green Building Case Study Presented by S. Murray Rust III February 10, 2010

Green Building Case Study Presented by S. Murray Rust III February 10, 2010. Background: Murray Rust and Montgomery & Rust, Inc. Established as a Pittsburgh builder in 1972. Awards include: URA’s Housing Development Award Three different BAMP Housing Excellence Awards

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Green Building Case Study Presented by S. Murray Rust III February 10, 2010

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  1. Green Building Case Study Presented by S. Murray Rust III February 10, 2010

  2. Background: Murray Rust and Montgomery & Rust, Inc. • Established as a Pittsburgh builder in 1972. • Awards include: • URA’s Housing Development Award • Three different BAMP Housing Excellence Awards • PBA Builder of the Year • BAMP Builder of the Year • Signature Projects include: • Village of Shadyside • Village of Washington’s Landing • Summerset at Frick Park

  3. Background: IBACOS • Founded in 1991. • Provides services and research to the homebuilding industry. • Team of highly regarded industry experts dedicated to assisting builders deliver higher quality homes.

  4. Summerset Building Standards • Established in 2000 by IBACOS for Summerset. • Similar to the current National Green Building Standards • Framing techniques • Flashing • Air sealing • Window design and efficiency • Insulation • HCAV equipment efficiency • Duct sealing • Water use • Lighting efficiency

  5. Summerset Building Standards • Awards received • NAHB’s Energy Value Housing Award • ENERGY STAR • NAHB Gold

  6. Why does it matter? – Homeowner Perspective • Reduce energy consumption – Lower energy bills. • Longer lived components – lower frequency of replacement – lower maintenance costs. • Increased comfort. • Reduced environmental impact.

  7. Why does it matter? – Builder Perspective • Differentiate your product in the marketplace. • “Seal of Approval” • Increase quality of home and reduce “callbacks”, reducing warranty expense. • Improve reputation and referral business.

  8. Builder Considerations • Educate yourself. • National Green Building Standards. • Self Rate. • Utilize the significant checklist to determine which features to include. • Train workforce. • Certify a house.

  9. Conclusion • Being Green alone will not be sufficient to boost sales. • Still need: • Curb appeal • Floor plans • Workmanship • Location, location, location • Community • Service both during and after the sale • Price point • Ignore this trend at your own peril.

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