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Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities. The HBA is a non-profit Trade Association (one of 16 in the state). We have more than 600 members who employ more than 10,000 people in the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla regions.
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Home Builders Association of Tri-Cities • The HBA is a non-profit Trade Association (one of 16 in the state). • We have more than 600 members who employ more than 10,000 people in the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla regions. • We are the 4th largest HBA in Washington and the 35th largest in the nation.
What is Built Green? • Launched in June 2008 – one of 12 local Built Green Programs in the state and part of the Built Green Washington group • A market-driven, voluntaryapproach to green building using a checklist and thresholds. • Incorporates energy efficiency, indoor air quality, siting and water issues and materials efficiency.
Statistics & Successes • In 4 ½ years our program has certified more than 600 homes! • We have five builders who build 100% of their homes as Built Green-certified. • Maintaining partnerships with local utilities and NW Energy Star to promote green building and energy efficiency.
Future of Built Green • Consolidated checklist for all of the Built Green Programs in Washington State • Increase consumer awareness campaigns • Expand program to encourage using green building practices in existing housing stock • Accommodate new and emerging green technologies for new home construction
Technology in Building Trends Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) and Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
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Technology in Building Trends All ducts inside the conditioned space
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Technology in Building Trends Solar Hot Water Heaters
Technology in Building Trends Solar Panels
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