I am a partner in a 24 Lot Subdivision. Looking for ideas or plans for building green. I happened upon this site and I am presently an energy auditor in Massachusetts with a 25 years experience as a contractor. However, building green is the way to go both for the environment and the consumer purchasing a house. I am looking for input. Thanks
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Hello Steve,
I wanted to see if we could talk about your project. NH is rolling out there Green Standard June 1st. I know a couple of the verifiers and would be more than glad to pass your information on. It is nice to see that people are starting to go green and take this seriously. Have you started your project yet? have you developed the plans and done the sight survey ect.? Would be interested in seeing your vision.
Ralph
Going green
Hi Ralph,
Saw your reply to Steve in NH about going green on 24 lot subdivision. I own an approved 30 lot subdivison in Brookfield, MA and I am very interested in creating a "Green/sustainable community" The project has not started except for preliminary road cuts for passage. I am a residential designer/builder with 25 years experience. I've designed & built numerous energy guzzlers and now I'm interested in building smaller, affordable, and enviornmentally friendly homes using as much recycled material as feaseable and energy saving products. All homes will have wells and we plan on using geothermal for heating/cooling I'm looking for guidance to create a green community of new homes that can be the basis for other communities to follow. I do not know of any subdivision that has done this in our area so any guidance you can provide me will be greatly appreciated. Do you only deal with NH? Know any contacts in MA?
Thank you, Janet
Ohio State University
Ohio State University Extension Cuyahoga County has a book on the organizations of community gardens in subdivisions
Building Green
Steve,
I am happy to hear that you are taking the Green Route. If there is something I can do to help. Crews of experienced green men. Let me know. Good luck with your venture. Maybe we could discuss things further on your ideas for what it is you are looking to accomplish.
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Steve,
Be sure to check out the NESEA Expo in Boston on Wed and Thurs 3/12-13/2008. We will be unveiling the revolutionary geo-convective passive solar PeaPod Home! We'd love to work with you on your development. Call us 920-746-3160.
Van
PeaPod Homes
It's not just the building materials...
Just a reminder that it's not just the building materials, the design (passive solar) and orientation (glass to the south), but to carefully consider the site planning-- for example, consider Smart Growth- clustering the homes together to form a closer community, use of shared spaces, etc. while leaving the rest of the tract undeveloped for walking and biking trails and enjoyment of nature.
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Hi Steve,
I would like to know where you are with your plans. We are seeking the next phase for our community growth. Please contact me at you convenience.
jim
Going Green
Hello Steve,
I was reading your article and wanted to introduce myself. I am a manufacturer, fabricator and have crews for installing the sips. Sips is one easiest way of going green and when all is said and done it takes a lot less labor to install than any other type of construction. We are located in Hooksett NH and would be more than glad to let you take a look at our facility and take a look at your project. we are looking at working with several contractors / developers that are going green
By the way, I am on the green committee for the state of NH and my wife is the chairperson. I have taken my green building for professional through the NAHB and only have a couple of classes left before I am certified green builder. Although I do not do the field work I find it a value to have. If you would like to talk about your project you can contact me at the following.
ralphlord@newworldpanels.com
ralphlord@verizon.net
603-209-4857
Build Green with SIPs
If you would like to build green and build faster then Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) are something you should look into. With SIPs the shell of the home can be completed 30 to 40 percent faster than with stick building. A SIP home can eliminate 2 to 3 tons of COs emission per year due to the better thermal envelope. Over the life of a 30 year mortgage that prevent 60 to 90 tons of CO2 emissions. The SIP envelope removes thermal leaks and can save the owner up to 50% on their energy bills.
SIPs have great design flexability. The doors and windows can be prefabricated in the manufacturing plant. Panels are available from 4'x8' up to 8'x24'. They are very compatable with other green products such as radiant floor heat. SIPs are quiet and clean and give better air quality for your home. SIPs can save green both environmentally and financially.
I would love to help you if you have any questions. You can reach me at 540-535-7282 and you can visit us on the web www.cardinalbuildings.com
Summer Berry
Cardinal Building Systems, Inc.
Building Efficiently for Energy Savings
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Steve, this sounds like a huge opportunity to make a big difference with just a single initiative. I'd expect you'll be able to sell these units at a premium too, and what a good differentiator in a market like the one we're in.
Here are 2 ideas.
First, I'm not sure if NH has a program like the one we have in California, whereby we're able to sell electricity back to the grid, but if so, you may be able generate a bunch of solar electricity for the community as a pool, powering the entire community and selling the excess back to your local utility. In California, most people can't generate enough electricity on their own to exceed the minimum thresholds required to sell it back, but with this many units working together, you may be able to get there.
Second, and this one is easy if you have some common space. How about a community garden for everyone to compost and grow their own food?