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Introduction to
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1 Hour – Continuing Education Units
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Brett LittleLFA, LEED APH,GHP
Executive DirectorGreenHome InstituteGrand Rapids, MIinfo@greenhomeinstitute.org 888 LEED APH ext 1
Celebrating 15 Years!LEED for Homes Provider501(c)3 non‐profit; mission:
We exist to empower people to make healthier and more sustainable choices in the renovation
and construction of the places we live.
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HYDRONIC RADIANT HEATING
FORCED AIR vs RADIANT
EFFICIENT• Fastest response to heating needs• Lowest water temperatures• Lower energy bills for clients• Extend the life of heating equipment• Ideal for solar and geothermal heat sources• Less tubing, fewer manifolds and mechanical
components• Sustainable forestry practices• Recycled aluminum• Made in the USA
GYPSUM VS WARMBOARD
WARMBOARD-S
WARMBOARD-S• Ideal for new construction• 1 1/8” thick, 7ply plywood• 4x8’, tongue and groove• 4 panel types to accommodate any design• Structural subfloor and radiant panel in one• Plans, panel layouts included with every project• Reduced labor and material costs• Limitless flooring options• Superior performance and energy savings (15 LEED pts)
WARMBOARD-R
WARMBOARD-R• Ideal for remodels • 13/16” thick, high grade OSB• Install over concrete or existing subfloor• Ideal for wall/ceiling or snowmelt installations• Plans, panel layouts included with every project• Limitless flooring options• Superior performance and energy savings (15 LEED pts)
WORKING WITH WARMBOARD
(MN) GreenStar
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Test
PERCEPTION
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R E A L I T Y
Today’s Green HomesToday’s Green Homes
Waukegan, IL
Minneapolis, MN
$18 BillionMultifamily
$48 BillionMultifamily
How much more consumers will pay
Homebuyers would pay $7,000 more upfront if it would saved them $1,000 annually in utilities (7 year ROI)
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Greening of the MLS
http://greentothescene.wordpress.com/2012/07/23/1st-half-2012-atlanta-green-home-sales-report/28
www.AppraisalInstitute.org/education“Green Building Resources”
Residential Practices
Green Homes and Defaults
UNC Center for Community Capital • Institute for Market Transformation - March 2013
Study - Home Energy Efficiency and Mortgage Risks
71,000 ENERGY STAR- and non-ENERGY STAR-rated single-family home mortgages was carefully constructed, accounting for loan, household, and neighborhood.
www.ccc.unc.edu
The Value of Green to a Professional
•Market Differentiation•Building to future standards•Increased Profit •Decreased Call Backs•Legacy
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5 Pillars of Green
Energy Health
Water
Materials Place(Land) 35
▫ Building Envelope & Systems
▫ Mechanicals▫ Electrical ▫ Finishes and
Trim▫ Waste
Management▫ Outdoor/Site▫ Water &
Plumbing▫ Innovation
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Energy
Health
Water
Materials
Place
▫ Envelope & Systems
▫ Mechanicals▫ Electrical▫ Finishes and
Trim▫ Waste
Management▫ Outdoor/Site▫ Water &
Plumbing▫ Innovation
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Energy
Health
Water
Materials
Place
▫ Building Envelope & Systems
▫ Mechanicals▫ Electrical▫ Finishes and
Trim▫ Waste
Management▫ Outdoor/Site▫ Water &
Plumbing▫ Innovation
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Energy
Health
Water
Materials
Place
▫ Building Envelope & Systems
▫ Mechanicals▫ Electrical▫ Finishes and
Trim▫ Waste
Management▫ Outdoor/Site▫ Water &
Plumbing▫ Innovation
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Energy
Health
Water
Materials
Place
▫ Building Envelope & Systems
▫ Mechanicals▫ Electrical▫ Finishes and
Trim▫ Waste
Management▫ Outdoor/Site▫ Water &
Plumbing▫ Innovation
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Energy
Health
Water
Materials
Place
Pre-Construction Process
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Create Pre-Con Docs & Checklist
Register: Submit Pre- Con to MNGS
Approved (Y/N)
Create Team
Create Design & Specs
Begin Construction
3rd party testing or modeling & pre-testing
Attendtraining
QUALIFIED
4 Step Process
Associate
Professional
Master
REQUIRED FOR PROJECT REGISTRATION
GreenStar Qualified Pathways • Attend an in person training
• Attend an online webinar series (June)
Busy Professionals track
• Completed the on demand webinar & quiz
• Completed a design charrette with GreenHome Institute star or GreenStar Rater
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What do I get? • Able to work on a project ( get the job!)
• Deeper understanding of green
• Listing as a GreenHome Professional
• Extra credit in GreenStar
• Stay on top of Green Building Science
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What is your project?• Remodel• Adding Conditioned Space• Full Addition• Rehab• New Construction ▫ Home Size Adjustment ▫ Bedrooms VS Size
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Initial Indoor Air QualityCO /Back Draft Testing Fresh Air Supply
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Homeowner Manual + Walk through
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Basics to a green home project• Energy star appliances • Fully air sealed exposed walls• Gasketed and sealed fenestrations • Self closing home - to - garage door• Air sealed canned lighting • Removal of mercury thermostats • Tropical wood to be FSC Certified • Avoid power vent roofs • Seal ducts during renovation / construction • Lead / Asbestos review if applicable
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Pre-Construction Process
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Create Pre-Con Docs & Checklist
Register: Submit Pre- Con to MNGS
Approved (Y/N)
Create Team
Create Design & Specs
Begin Construction
3rd party testing or modeling & pre-testing
Attendtraining
GreenStar Process Pre-Construction: Create Team
Homeowner Architect/designer Builder/remodeler Subcontractors: HVAC, plumber, electrician,
landscape designer, interior designer… Material Suppliers HERS/BPI rater / GreenStar Rater
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Pre-Construction Process
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Create Pre-Con Docs & Checklist
Register: Submit Pre- Con to MNGS
Approved (Y/N)
Create Team
Create Design & Specs
Begin Construction
3rd party testing or modeling & pre-testing
Attendtraining
Pre-Construction: Testing, Modeling & Home Inspections
GreenStar approved Raters▫ RESNET raters: new homes and
remodels▫ BPI: remodeling only▫ LEED Green Raters (approved by taking
online course)
• HERS Score• Residential Energy Performance Score• Home Energy Score • Home Inspectors
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Pre-construction: 3rd-Party Testing
Energy modeling or testing
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Order matters – reduce risk
1. Windows 2. Heating and cooling
3. Insulation4. Air sealing
5. Moisture management6. Ventilation
7. Combustion Safety
Order matters – reduce risk
1. Combustion Safety 2. Ventilation
3. Moisture management4. Air sealing 5. Insulation
6. Heating and cooling 7. Windows / Renewables
New Construction Pro Tips
• Design to maximize r values and plan for air sealing.
• Eliminate thermal bridging • HVAC sizing • Eliminate or manage Combustion ▫ Consider all electric ▫ Must be all sealed
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Ventilate it Right Make it Tight
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EMF – Electro Magnetic Frequencies A new health issue?
• EMF exposure has potential links to headaches, ear and eye problems, memory problems, sleep disturbance and cancer
• Precautionary principle
• Simple steps ▫ Keep fridge and types lights away from
sleeping area.
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zero stepszero boundarieshttp://www.allian/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ZeroStep-Guidelines-and-
http://www.alliancees.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/ZeroStep-Guidelines-and-checklist.pdfchecklist.pdf
Universal Design | Aging in Place | Assistive Technology | Accessibility
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Pre-Construction: Registration
Construction Drawings Specifications Preliminary
checklistErosion
Control planWaste
Management plan
Water Conservation
Plan
Landscape plan (if
applicable)
Pre-Construction Process
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Create Pre-Con Docs & Checklist
Register: Submit Pre- Con
Approved (Y/N)
Create Team
Create Design & Specs
Begin Construction
3rd party testing or modeling & pre-testing
Attendtraining
GreenStar Online Checklist • Access and use any time – Free
• Continually improved and updated
• Take the guess work out of Green Home Projects▫ Bids▫ Scopes of work▫ Specifications ▫ Accountability Forms
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What sections do I need?
Explore the checklist
During Construction Process
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Construction approval by GreenStar
Document per Guidelines
Pre-Drywall, 3rd
party Rater inspections
Document per Guidelines
Complete Construction & Checklist
Post Construction 3rd party inspection
During Construction & Remodeling
Document changes to the project and communicate with all parties
Schedule photo documentation with field staff or management
Collect documentation as it comes in for binder submission
Begin building Homeowner’s Manual Work with Rater to schedule inspections and
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Post Construction Review
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Complete Documentation
Submit to GreenStar
Receive Certification
Post Con Approved
DOCUMENTATION
Photographs Signatures Product specifications Receipt/Invoice Test results Notes on plans Calculations Other (see manual)
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Achieving Certification
Good, Better, Best!BronzeSilverGold
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Zero Energy Capable
Bronze + Energy Modeling + Design+ (re)Built+ Tested
= Showing 0 KWH or BTU over a year
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Bronze Certified + Utility bills of zero or positive
Can be renewed on a yearly basis
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Re Achieving Certification
What can be done in the next year or two Jump a level?
Bronze – Complete your landscape plan to get to
Silver, the next year and paint with no VOC’s, add LED lighting, remove asbestos and add water efficient toilet to get to
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What does this cost?
Certification & Registration (one) Fee– $350.00 to $450.00 + $.10 a square foot– Member Discounts
3rd Party rating / Inspection– $200 to $1500 or more* may be subsidized– Depending upon number and amount of tests
Internal Documentation– 1st time – change in process– 2nd and more – becomes efficient
Test in – Document Existing Conditions
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Test In Audit 175 - HERS
– Incandescent Lights – Rim band Joist / Walls
uninsulated – Attic – minor rockwool +
fiberglass – Old wood windows – 80% Efficient Furnace – 60% Eff – Water Heater – Old – Noisy Bath fan – Blower door @ 10.1 ACH– Uninsulated Water Pipes &
Ducts – SEER 10 AC– Oversized Furnace
IEQ/WC/SC– 1.6 gpf toilet – 2.5 GPM Shower head– 2.2 GPM bathroom faucet – 90% Kentucky bluegrass
for landscape – Hood Range re circulates– Atmospherically Vented –
Furnace & Water Heater– MERV 4 Filter – No Recycling or Compost
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Test During
Not all ducts were sealed Insulation cracked and was missing in some spots CFM rating on ERV correct at setting Door not sealed Wood door – major thermal bridge Certain LEDs flickered with dimmers Found Asbestos on a duct boot! Detected a gas leak! Toilet water leak Discomfort upstairs without returns
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Test Out – Where did we score?
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Test Out + completed items HERS – 66 (was 175)
ACH 5 (50% improvement!) LEDs, Drill n Fill Cellulous, 10 inches foam attic, 3 inches rim band, foam/eco cell basement walls, 96% modulated & sealed furnace with MERV 10, SEER 16 A/C, Panasonic Bath Fan – Whisper Green 90% sealed hybrid water heaterUltimate Air Energy Recovery Ventilator Vented Hood Range in Kitchen Sealed Ducts & water pipes Energy Star Low E Storms Sealed, weather stripped door –Fiberglass
.8 GPF Toilet
.5 GPM Faucet 1.6 GPM ShowerheadWhole House Carbon WateFilter Zero VOC paint Low VOC caulk Garden Installed
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Getting Started
Get the free checklist now Get Qualified
– On demand– Local Events
Sept 22nd & Oct 28th MN Oct 28th – Saginaw MI
– Live Webinars (Coming in October)– Host a preliminary design meeting
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Thank You! Questions?
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Brett Little, LFA,APH,GHP
Executive DirectorGreenHome InstituteGrand Rapids, MIinfo@greenhomeinstitute.org 888 LEED APH ext 1