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Silverstock Builders is the developer of a Residential Planned Community of 378 homesites located in the resort market of Bethany Beach DE. Our target market is active adult, 2 nd home transitioning to retirement. No H.T.S. Company Description. Bob Thornton, Silverwoods.
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Silverstock Builders is the developer of a Residential Planned Community of 378 homesites located in the resort market of Bethany Beach DE. Our target market is active adult, 2nd home transitioning to retirement. No H.T.S. Company Description Bob Thornton, Silverwoods
Green Building: Why Shouldn’t I ? How? How Much?
HOW ? • Proper Consultancy • Project Manager/Construction manager education • Sub-Contractor Guidance
Proper Consultancy Not simply a verifier / inspector
Native Landscaping Manual Resource Preservation Wetland Delineation Wetland Mitigation Recycling Plan Waste Reduction Plan Nature Trail Forest Preservation Water Quality Protection Integrated Pest Management And More Bob Thornton, Silverwoods
How? Project Manager/Construction manager education Sub-Contractor Guidance
How? Design Changes
Design Changes • Compaction Zones • Lumber Cut Sheets ( eliminate waste) • Occupancy Sensors • Dual Flush Toilets • Motion Sensor • New protection protocol for HVAC • Design Changes for plumbing and venting installation. • Intellisensor Irrigation • Chase for future solar • Native plant landscaping manual • Integrated pest management plan • Homeowners manual
Cost Impact of “going green” • Vary widely. 1.5 to 2 % • Some builders may be 5% or higher depending on practices. • One builder estimated 20 %. What was he building to that point.
Future Certification Plans • 100 % green certified homes throughout subdivision. • Possible DE State Super Green. • Possible Sussex County DE Green Development Initiative.
Certification through the NAHB. How can we make the process more successful ? • Program is highly functional and successful • Provide more info to the builders, i.e., marketing data • Credibility : Punitive and Corrective Measures must be enacted especially for those NAHB member builders using other non accredited claims of “certification”.
For more information www.jcmenv.com www.silverstock.com