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Green Build Initiative

Green Build Initiative Demonstrating environmental responsibility while preserving our community for generations to come. Guiding principles. Considerations must be incorporated into every phase of the building process. Lot Design, Preparation and Development Resource Efficiency

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Green Build Initiative

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  1. Green BuildInitiative Demonstrating environmental responsibility while preserving our community for generations to come.

  2. Guiding principles Considerations must be incorporated into every phase of the building process. • Lot Design, Preparation and Development • Resource Efficiency • Energy Efficiency • Water Efficiency • Indoor Environmental Quality • Operation, Maintenance and Homeowner Education • Global Impact

  3. Lot Design, Preparation and Development Site design and development reduces environmental impacts and improves energy efficiency. • Preserving trees • Storm water retention • Storm water infiltration • Orientation of house (solar) • Landscape plans (minimize watering) • Erosion control plan

  4. Resource Efficiency Green homes start with consideration of the environment at the design phase, the time at which material selection occurs. • Reduce job-site waste (10,000 lbs) • Product life-cycle analysis • Enhance durability • Reduce maintenance • Engineered wood • Renewable material • Recycled material

  5. Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is weighted heavily in a green building program because emissions are released year after year to generate energy. • Energy Star • Properly sized equipment • Properly sized ducts • Lighting • Appliances • Renewable energy • Third-party verification

  6. Water Efficiency The importance of water recourses is becoming increasingly recognized. • Efficient delivery system (inside) • Drought-resistant plants • Native plants • Appliances • Showerheads • Faucets • Rainwater

  7. Indoor Environmental Quality Increased reports of respiratory ailments heightened awareness of the air we breathe inside our home. • Sealed-combustion equipment • Isolate mechanical equipment • Sealed fireplace / No fireplace • Isolate garage • Low formaldehyde emissions • Green label products • Ventilation systems

  8. Operation, Maintenance and Homeowner Education Assure that the home will operate in an environmentally responsible manner. • Home Manual • Photo record • Maintenance check list • Recycling opportunities • List of public transportation options • List of green products used in home • Information about low-water landscape • Warranty, operation and maintenance instructions • Habits and actions to optimize water and energy use

  9. Global Impact By-products of home construction • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) • Paint • Caulks • Sealants • Contact adhesives • Construction adhesives

  10. Moving Forward

  11. Moving Forward May 1, 2008 Green Build & Energy Star Orientation for Builders & Key Sub Contractors. May 27, 2008 How To Build A Green Home In Depth Builder Training June 10, 2008 Green Build Verifier Training June 2008 HERS Rater Boot Camp (Lex, Lou, NKY) July 2008 HERS Rater Training March 2009 Energy Star Conference (Lexington)

  12. Conclusion Ideal Homebuilders is proud to offer a program that helps protect our environment and looks forward to working with and encouraging other organizations to offer environmental friendly products and programs.

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