Post on 12-Jan-2016
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.
HBA’s Built Green Program
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, voluntary approach 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)
Technology in Building Trends
Geo-Thermal Heat Pumps
Technology in Building Trends
All ducts inside the conditioned space
Technology in Building Trends
Residential/Small Commercial Wind Power
Technology in Building TrendsSolar Hot Water Heaters
Technology in Building Trends
Solar Panels
Technology in Building Trends
Net-Zero Energy Homes