Housing is Going Green
Did you know that in the next fifteen years, all new home construction within the U.S. will have a requirement of having a Zero Carbon Footprint? What does that mean? That means that homes will have to produce their own energy to run themselves. Wow! That is pretty incredible.
I want to provide my clients with the latest in Green Technologies. I have partnered with a well known architect in Phoenix named Patrick McGlone. He has been so kind to provide me with “The Top 12 Green Elements to Implement in a House.” Not only is going green going to help with our environment, but it will also save you money as you implement these technologies.
Here are some great ideas provided to me by Patrick. If you would like to learn more about these items, I would be happy to put you right through to him.
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Green Sheet
Top 12 Green Elements to Implement in a House
The elements listed do not require implementation of entirely new construction methodologies but do provide valuable improvements in site design, resource efficiency, energy efficiency, water efficiency and indoor environmental quality. Websites listed are just a few of the many available.
1. Pervious Concrete or Concrete Pavers
http://www.perviouspavement.org/
http://www.pavestone.com/content/view/276/
http://www.belgard.biz/environmental-pavers.htm
2. Satellite-Based Irrigation System w/ Rain Sensor
http://irritrol.com/controllers/controllers_smartdial.html
3. Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=cfls.pr_cfls
4. Tankless Water Heater
http://www.rinnai.us/tankless-water-heaters/
5. Dual Flush Toilets /Low Flow Fixtures
http://search.us.kohler.com/?q=dual+flush+toilets&x=13&y=5
http://www.us.kohler.com/planning/detail.jsp?aid=1194379360185
6. Spray Foam Insulation in Stud Walls and Underside of Roof Sheathing
http://www.icynene.com/products/
7. High Seer A/C System with High Performance Filtration and Fresh Air Exchange
http://www.lennox.com/products/list.asp?cert=ES
http://www.lennox.com/products/overview.asp?model=HC16
8. Low E Windows, Wood Clad When Possible
http://www.andersenwindows.com/100-series/index.html
9. Low or No VOC Paints, Stains, Sealers or Adhesives
http://www2.dunnedwards.com/article/homepage.html
http://www.benjaminmoore.com/bmpsweb/portals/bmps.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=fa_home
10. Carpets and Rugs Utilizing Post-Consumer Content
http://www.carpet-rug.org/residential-customers/health-and-environment/index.cfm
http://www.shawfloors.com/Cms/Home.aspx?DN=304350a3-77f6-4118-96db-775897b579cc§ion=Commitment
11. Energy Star Rated Appliances
12. Wood Products of Rapidly-Renewable Origin (Lyptus, Bamboo, Cork) and of Managed Forests
(SFI or FSC Designation)
