april 28-29 & may 5-6, 2018
FREE self-guided tour of homes located throughout the Triangle
APRIL 28-29 & MAY 5-6, 2018 NOON≠–5 PM Come tour some of the
highest-performing houses in this area!
Discover how a certified green home delivers comfort, savings, durability and a healthy living environment. SPONSORS
#PerformanceMatters
#SpringGreenHomeTour
Download Now!
919.493.8899 • www.SpringGreenHomeTour.com Hosted by the High Performance Building Council of the Home Builders Associations of Durham, Orange & Chatham and Raleigh/Wake Counties.
THE APPLIANCE CENTER Exquisite Appliances available at
BUILDER PRICES Stay ahead of the ever-changing market!
Make an appointment today to see the latest, cutting-edge innovations from...
Available now at....
THE APPLIANCE CENTER
BUILDER DISTRIBUTOR 3636 Shannon Road • Durham, NC 27707 • (919) 403-2323 • www.appliancecenter.biz Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
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Who Are the High Performance Builders? The High Performance Builders of the Triangle (formerly the Green Home Builders of the Triangle, GHBT) is a joint program of the HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties and the HBA of Raleigh/Wake County. All homes in this event are being certified green or ENERGY STAR® through a pre-approved third party verified program. Tour entries range from luxury custom homes that feature top building science technologies to entry-level homes constructed by volume builders who promote better health and energy efficiency. Every builder with a tour entry is a member of the High Performance Building Council (HPBC). HPBC endorses a certification program that is based on the National Green Building Standard (NGBS), which allows for four levels of certification: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Emerald. An accredited NGBS Green Verified conducts an independent, thirdparty inspection of each project seeking certification. The NGBS Green certification program has certified more than 132,576 units throughout the country from its inception in September 2010. In the Triangle area alone, we have 2,756 single-family homes certified to the NGBS since 2010 and 850 homes certified through the GHBT certification program from 2006-2010. For more information, and a complete list of HPBC members, visit www.HighPerformanceBuildingCouncil.com or call 919.493.8899.
2018 High Performance Building Council of the Triangle Executive Committee CHAIR: Jamie Hager, Southern Energy Management BOARD: Randy Lanou, BuildSense; Rebecca Newsome, Constructive Marketing; Michele Myers, M Squared Builders & Designers; Tabitha Spencer, Newland Communities HBADOC STAFF: Holly Fraccaro, Chief Executive Officer; Julie Carrow, Director of Special Events Kristina Ellis, Director of Operations; Heath Knight, Director of Business Development
PUBLISHED BY Debbi Nichols, Synergy in Print mobile: 919.605.4430 [email protected]
Rebecca Newsome
elcome to the 13th annual Spring Green Building Tour! Sponsored by the High Performance Building Council, a joint body of the Home Builders Associations (HBAs) of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties and of Raleigh-Wake County, the Tour is a free, self-guided event from noon to 5 p.m. on April 28–29 and May 5–6.
Constructive Marketing
Excellent examples of green home construction at various levels of national certification are included in this year’s tour, from National Green Building Standard to EcoSelect and/or ENERGY STAR®. These programs are detailed in this publication in easy-to-understand terms. Each home in the Tour is third-party inspected and verified to ensure that it meets the minimum certification requirements established by its specified program. Triangle home buyers looking for healthy, energy efficient, and cost-effective homes are in for a treat when touring the 2018 entries. Building professionals onsite at each home will be available to answer questions and present high performance features. As the Tour homes may be in various stages of construction or even owner-occupied, this annual Open House is a unique opportunity to see first-hand some of the innovative high performance building practices at work in our area. The Spring Green Building Tour Committee invites you to visit every home on Tour. There are no tickets to purchase; this is a FREE, self-guided tour! Choose a home to start your tour and enjoy as many (or all) of the homes as you wish. Ask questions, take notes, and enjoy interacting with Tour representatives. Happy Touring to one and all!
Thanks to the 2018 Spring Green Home Tour Committee CHAIR: Rebecca Newsome, Constructive Marketing Evan Bost, Bost Custom Homes Jessica Collins, Newland Real Estate Kendall Glaze, BuildSense, Inc. Jamie Hager, Southern Energy Management Michele Myers, M Squared Builders & Designers, Inc. Debbi Nichols, Synergy In Print Julia Reinert, Homes by Dickerson
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Hart Palmer Hart Palmer Design [email protected]
Cover photo courtesy Saussy Burbank
All information pertaining to the homes in the Green Tour has been provided by the builder entrants and by the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties and the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County. Publisher is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
www.SpringGreenHomeTour.com |
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Green Programs Spelled Out
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embers of the High Performance Building Council of the Triangle have incorporated advanced building science and eco-friendly products into their homes, providing healthy living environments in functional living spaces. So what’s in it for you? The homes you will see on the 13th Annual Green Home Tour benefit you in many ways, in your costs to operate your home, in your family’s improved healthiness and comfort. These green homes are designed and constructed to be more durable and require less maintenance, have lower monthly operating costs – 30% lower on average, help you breathe and sleep better, and are more environmentally friendly than a home that is built to codeminimum standards. Refer to this handy chart when visiting homes. See how many of the features you can find and talk with Tour builders about the features that make their homes certified.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS NGBS — The National Green Building Standard is the only green building rating system for homes and apartments approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as an American National Standard. NGBS consists of four certification performance levels – Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald. Requires increasingly higher point thresholds in all categories for a home to reach the next level of certification. Program available nationally. LEED — Leadership in Energy and Efficient Design - LEED certification provides independent verification of a building or neighborhood’s green features, allowing for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of resource-efficient, high-performing, healthy, cost-effective buildings. LEED is the triple bottom line in action, benefiting people, planet and profit. LEED consists of four certification performance levels – Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum. Requires increasingly higher point thresholds for a home to reach the next level of certification. Program available internationally. ecoSelect — straightforward standards designed to measurably improve energy efficiency. ecoSelect establishes a solid foundation and works toward reducing the home’s energy use while incorporating and promoting the integration of indoor air quality and water efficiency features. Program available nationally. ENERGY STAR® — checklist and inspections, testing and
verifications that meet the strict requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These homes earn the ENERGY STAR® label by delivering better quality, better comfort and better durability when compared to typical new homes. Program available nationally.
CERTIFICATION COMPONENTS Independent Third-Party Verification — A person or company who is not connected with the developer or builder. He or she visually inspects, tests and verifies that the energy and green construction practices claimed or required by the program are actually built into the home and are built correctly. Home Energy Rating Service (HERS) — the industry standard by which a home energy’s efficiency is measured, and is used for inspecting and calculating a home’s energy performance. The lower score the more energy efficient the home. Site Design, Preparation, Development — the building site is designed to minimize environmental impacts and to protect, restore and enhance the natural features and environmental quality of the site. Includes hardscapes, landscapes, proximity to the community, transportation options. Water Efficiency — items that reduce indoor and outdoor water usage. Typical items are water saving appliances, faucets, fixtures, irrigation systems and reclaimed water usage. Energy Efficiency — items that reduce energy usage. Typical items are efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs, HVAC thermostats, duct sealing, insulation, energy efficient windows, energy efficient HVAC equipment, energy saving appliances. Indoor Environmental Quality — proper equipment placement and ventilation plus controlling sources of pollutants. Items are low-VOC or no-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) paints, solvents, adhesives, flooring, non-formaldehyde materials. Materials and Resources — minimize the environmental impact of building materials and waste. Re-use or salvage materials for other uses, renewable materials, recycled content materials and recycle construction waste. Homeowner Operation, Maintenance Education — information on the home’s use, maintenance and green components is provided to the homeowner. Plus homeowner training with an operations manual and maintenance manual.
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HOME ENERGY RATING SYSTEM (HERS)
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SITE DESIGN, PREPARATION, DEVELOPMENT
WATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
INDOOR AIR/ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
HOMEOWNER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION
INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION
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eco ENERGY SELECT STAR®
NGBS
www.SpringGreenHomeTour.com
Fitch Lumber & Hardware Co. 309 N. Greensboro St. Carrboro, NC 27510 919-942-3153 www.fitchlumber.com
Fitch Lumber is proud to be a Triangle Business Journal 2017 Family Business of the Year Award Winner
“Serving you since 1907”
)LQG\RXUJUHHQ Green Home Tour
12 – 5PM / APRIL 28-29 & MAY 5-6
Start the Tour at our Info Center! / 1342 Briar Chapel Parkway, Chapel Hill.
:LWKDOORXUKRPHV1*%6*UHHQ&HUWLÖHGZHÆUHWKHODUJHVWPDVWHUSODQQHG JUHHQFRPPXQLW\LQWKH7ULDQJOH&RPHVHHIRU\RXUVHOIbriarchapelnc.com Saussy Burbank, featured on the Tour • David Weekley Homes • Fresh Paint by Garman Homes Garman Homes • Homes by Dickerson • Terramor • Encore by David Weekly Homes – 55+ neighborhood ,8
APRIL 28-29 & MAY 5-6, 2018 NOON≠–5 PM Come tour some of the
highest-performing houses in this area!
Discover how a certified green home delivers comfort, savings, durability and a healthy living environment. SPONSORS
#PerformanceMatters
#SpringGreenHomeTour
Download Now!
919.493.8899 • www.SpringGreenHomeTour.com Hosted by the High Performance Building Council of the Home Builders Associations of Durham, Orange & Chatham and Raleigh/Wake Counties.
THE APPLIANCE CENTER Exquisite Appliances available at
BUILDER PRICES Stay ahead of the ever-changing market!
Make an appointment today to see the latest, cutting-edge innovations from...
Available now at....
THE APPLIANCE CENTER
BUILDER DISTRIBUTOR 3636 Shannon Road • Durham, NC 27707 • (919) 403-2323 • www.appliancecenter.biz Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5
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Who Are the High Performance Builders? The High Performance Builders of the Triangle (formerly the Green Home Builders of the Triangle, GHBT) is a joint program of the HBA of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties and the HBA of Raleigh/Wake County. All homes in this event are being certified green or ENERGY STAR® through a pre-approved third party verified program. Tour entries range from luxury custom homes that feature top building science technologies to entry-level homes constructed by volume builders who promote better health and energy efficiency. Every builder with a tour entry is a member of the High Performance Building Council (HPBC). HPBC endorses a certification program that is based on the National Green Building Standard (NGBS), which allows for four levels of certification: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Emerald. An accredited NGBS Green Verified conducts an independent, thirdparty inspection of each project seeking certification. The NGBS Green certification program has certified more than 132,576 units throughout the country from its inception in September 2010. In the Triangle area alone, we have 2,756 single-family homes certified to the NGBS since 2010 and 850 homes certified through the GHBT certification program from 2006-2010. For more information, and a complete list of HPBC members, visit www.HighPerformanceBuildingCouncil.com or call 919.493.8899.
2018 High Performance Building Council of the Triangle Executive Committee CHAIR: Jamie Hager, Southern Energy Management BOARD: Randy Lanou, BuildSense; Rebecca Newsome, Constructive Marketing; Michele Myers, M Squared Builders & Designers; Tabitha Spencer, Newland Communities HBADOC STAFF: Holly Fraccaro, Chief Executive Officer; Julie Carrow, Director of Special Events Kristina Ellis, Director of Operations; Heath Knight, Director of Business Development
PUBLISHED BY Debbi Nichols, Synergy in Print mobile: 919.605.4430 [email protected]
Rebecca Newsome
elcome to the 13th annual Spring Green Building Tour! Sponsored by the High Performance Building Council, a joint body of the Home Builders Associations (HBAs) of Durham, Orange, and Chatham Counties and of Raleigh-Wake County, the Tour is a free, self-guided event from noon to 5 p.m. on April 28–29 and May 5–6.
Constructive Marketing
Excellent examples of green home construction at various levels of national certification are included in this year’s tour, from National Green Building Standard to EcoSelect and/or ENERGY STAR®. These programs are detailed in this publication in easy-to-understand terms. Each home in the Tour is third-party inspected and verified to ensure that it meets the minimum certification requirements established by its specified program. Triangle home buyers looking for healthy, energy efficient, and cost-effective homes are in for a treat when touring the 2018 entries. Building professionals onsite at each home will be available to answer questions and present high performance features. As the Tour homes may be in various stages of construction or even owner-occupied, this annual Open House is a unique opportunity to see first-hand some of the innovative high performance building practices at work in our area. The Spring Green Building Tour Committee invites you to visit every home on Tour. There are no tickets to purchase; this is a FREE, self-guided tour! Choose a home to start your tour and enjoy as many (or all) of the homes as you wish. Ask questions, take notes, and enjoy interacting with Tour representatives. Happy Touring to one and all!
Thanks to the 2018 Spring Green Home Tour Committee CHAIR: Rebecca Newsome, Constructive Marketing Evan Bost, Bost Custom Homes Jessica Collins, Newland Real Estate Kendall Glaze, BuildSense, Inc. Jamie Hager, Southern Energy Management Michele Myers, M Squared Builders & Designers, Inc. Debbi Nichols, Synergy In Print Julia Reinert, Homes by Dickerson
CREATIVE DIRECTOR Hart Palmer Hart Palmer Design [email protected]
Cover photo courtesy Saussy Burbank
All information pertaining to the homes in the Green Tour has been provided by the builder entrants and by the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties and the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County. Publisher is not responsible for the accuracy of this information.
www.SpringGreenHomeTour.com |
1
Green Programs Spelled Out
M
embers of the High Performance Building Council of the Triangle have incorporated advanced building science and eco-friendly products into their homes, providing healthy living environments in functional living spaces. So what’s in it for you? The homes you will see on the 13th Annual Green Home Tour benefit you in many ways, in your costs to operate your home, in your family’s improved healthiness and comfort. These green homes are designed and constructed to be more durable and require less maintenance, have lower monthly operating costs – 30% lower on average, help you breathe and sleep better, and are more environmentally friendly than a home that is built to codeminimum standards. Refer to this handy chart when visiting homes. See how many of the features you can find and talk with Tour builders about the features that make their homes certified.
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS NGBS — The National Green Building Standard is the only green building rating system for homes and apartments approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as an American National Standard. NGBS consists of four certification performance levels – Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald. Requires increasingly higher point thresholds in all categories for a home to reach the next level of certification. Program available nationally. LEED — Leadership in Energy and Efficient Design - LEED certification provides independent verification of a building or neighborhood’s green features, allowing for the design, construction, operations and maintenance of resource-efficient, high-performing, healthy, cost-effective buildings. LEED is the triple bottom line in action, benefiting people, planet and profit. LEED consists of four certification performance levels – Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum. Requires increasingly higher point thresholds for a home to reach the next level of certification. Program available internationally. ecoSelect — straightforward standards designed to measurably improve energy efficiency. ecoSelect establishes a solid foundation and works toward reducing the home’s energy use while incorporating and promoting the integration of indoor air quality and water efficiency features. Program available nationally. ENERGY STAR® — checklist and inspections, testing and
verifications that meet the strict requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These homes earn the ENERGY STAR® label by delivering better quality, better comfort and better durability when compared to typical new homes. Program available nationally.
CERTIFICATION COMPONENTS Independent Third-Party Verification — A person or company who is not connected with the developer or builder. He or she visually inspects, tests and verifies that the energy and green construction practices claimed or required by the program are actually built into the home and are built correctly. Home Energy Rating Service (HERS) — the industry standard by which a home energy’s efficiency is measured, and is used for inspecting and calculating a home’s energy performance. The lower score the more energy efficient the home. Site Design, Preparation, Development — the building site is designed to minimize environmental impacts and to protect, restore and enhance the natural features and environmental quality of the site. Includes hardscapes, landscapes, proximity to the community, transportation options. Water Efficiency — items that reduce indoor and outdoor water usage. Typical items are water saving appliances, faucets, fixtures, irrigation systems and reclaimed water usage. Energy Efficiency — items that reduce energy usage. Typical items are efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs, HVAC thermostats, duct sealing, insulation, energy efficient windows, energy efficient HVAC equipment, energy saving appliances. Indoor Environmental Quality — proper equipment placement and ventilation plus controlling sources of pollutants. Items are low-VOC or no-VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) paints, solvents, adhesives, flooring, non-formaldehyde materials. Materials and Resources — minimize the environmental impact of building materials and waste. Re-use or salvage materials for other uses, renewable materials, recycled content materials and recycle construction waste. Homeowner Operation, Maintenance Education — information on the home’s use, maintenance and green components is provided to the homeowner. Plus homeowner training with an operations manual and maintenance manual.
LEED
HOME ENERGY RATING SYSTEM (HERS)
x
SITE DESIGN, PREPARATION, DEVELOPMENT
WATER EFFICIENCY
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
INDOOR AIR/ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
HOMEOWNER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, EDUCATION
INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION
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eco ENERGY SELECT STAR®
NGBS
www.SpringGreenHomeTour.com
Fitch Lumber & Hardware Co. 309 N. Greensboro St. Carrboro, NC 27510 919-942-3153 www.fitchlumber.com
Fitch Lumber is proud to be a Triangle Business Journal 2017 Family Business of the Year Award Winner
“Serving you since 1907”
)LQG\RXUJUHHQ Green Home Tour
12 – 5PM / APRIL 28-29 & MAY 5-6
Start the Tour at our Info Center! / 1342 Briar Chapel Parkway, Chapel Hill.
:LWKDOORXUKRPHV1*%6*UHHQ&HUWLÖHGZHÆUHWKHODUJHVWPDVWHUSODQQHG JUHHQFRPPXQLW\LQWKH7ULDQJOH&RPHVHHIRU\RXUVHOIbriarchapelnc.com Saussy Burbank, featured on the Tour • David Weekley Homes • Fresh Paint by Garman Homes Garman Homes • Homes by Dickerson • Terramor • Encore by David Weekly Homes – 55+ neighborhood ,8
