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It's been a while since I posted a blog on here. So Just to update everyone on our progress. Everything is moving along and we hope to be in our building by this fall. Everyone check out our new website at http://www.celticquestcafe.com . There you will find links to our Facebook, Myspace and Youtube pages. Not only that but you can browse our menu, see pics of where our location will be and 3D images of what the interior of the cafe will look like. Sign up in our guest book and say hi, or to leave us comments and or suggestion. Sincerely, Chip Hartleroad Celtic Quest Cafe Bloomington's only Eco Friendly Irish Coffee Shop
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Energy Audit #1, today's energy audit of the prefab modern house, is as we're at the "This is the modern house kit + cladding + the homeowner sealing around the windows stage", the second will be once we're "done, finished, kaput, as in done, done, done, done, don't ever want to think about anything construction related for at least another week DONE."
Our mission is to create tight, energy efficient, gorgeous passive solar house kits. I admire rated, certified, even more stringent approaches, like Passive House standards, maybe we'll do this in the future, but we achieve what we want in an energy efficient home while incorporating great modern design on an average, reasonable budget.
Some highly energy efficient homes incorporate two door chambers to prevent temperature loss.
I picture the way I live, and it is just too chaotic and messy to make such an entrance successful. Can you imagine a couple struggling with the stroller, dogs still on the leash, juggling a bag of groceries and a baby on one hip, getting the key in the door lock then screaming to the spouse...
"Quick honey, seal the chamber, we're losing LEED points!"
Obviously if you live in a severe climate, it makes sense. But we're in Normal Rest-o'-Tha-World here.
We're a muddy, raggedy bunch here... why do ya think we're bandits?
You can increase the thickness of the house kit panels, choose even more efficient doors and windows (our casa ti prefab green home is spec'd for Jeld-Wen and our, SIPs house kit with two stories, The R1 Residential, is spec'd for Marvin Integrity), seal it up even tighter... but my focus is on affordable energy efficiency in our prefab green homes, so we chose great solutions that fit within a moderate budget.
The average quote for the casa ti windows is currently about $9,000-$10,500. If you would like to spend more on windows to make 'em nano-crazy-efficient, go for it, we can adjust the shop drawings. But expect the added cost.
We hired energy rater Guy DuBois, of No Energy Loss, to come out and inspect the modern prefab house kit.
These are the notes I jotted down during his cell phone call to me en route from the land. Mr. DuBois will guest blog later this week with more real data, but here are his initial verbal impressions of the still-under-construction, still-not-completely-sealed house kit:
"Well, we certainly smoked up your house quite a bit, there was nowhere for it to go!"
(Copeland's note: Ummmm, I assume he means it was some kind of smoke air test thingy? I hope he didn't mean he smoked in mah house?!?)
Ok, on to Mr. DuBois:
"Those windows - they are worth the money, they were very well sealed."
Copeland's note: Handsome Husband also sealed around the frames... OK FINE I will just stop commenting and just TYPE what he said!
"Your husband did a good job of sealing around the windows... there are two areas he also could look at if he wanted to seal further- along the south eave and that back door threshold.
It is surprisingly tight. I don't know why I say surprising, but I guess I didn't expect it to be so tight, even though I should have."
[Copeland's note: Um, yeah, thanks Mr. DuBois... ; ) OK, OK I'll stop commenting!]
"I'll go back at completion and run more tests. This was a good time to go out there because if there were problems you could address them before everything was closed up.
As you know, it's so tight you really must have mechanical ventilation, which you will be installing (HRV), which is critical in these energy efficient homes. Most homes, most traditionally-built homes, leak willy-nilly so you don't ever have to worry about air quality, but in energy efficient homes like these they're so air-tight that air-exchange is imperative.
I saw very little air leakage... there is some thermal bridging you can address if you want but you certainly won't have a problem heating and maintaining good energy efficiency, that's for sure. How does it compare to a "normal" house? Superior!"
To continue to seal even further, concentrate on the areas where there is lumber vs. SIP (structural insulated panels)- the doorway header, add insulation around wooden framing, and if you're in really severe climates, you could add an exterior seal.
Mr. DuBois makes a good point:
"But you have to consider the climate- maybe if you're in Alaska or really south Florida you would want to consider that, but... we're in Virginia, how much gain will you really get by doing all that?!? You already know that with your off grid systems, comfort will never be an issue.
I will be punching in everything I did today and coming back with some data next week... you're not trying to get this house certified, so this is just more FYI info, but it will be cool to compare today with when you're done at the end of the project."
He also said that the amount of leakage currently (we're still not done sealing) in the prefab SIPs passive solar home is equivalent to about 6 x 6 inches, smaller than a basketball. Handsome Husband is chasing that number, with sealant in hand.
Later, Handsome Husband arrived home, and I had all these pictures and video to look at... and share with you now.
HOUSE KIT ENERGY AUDIT VIDEOS:
Mr. DuBois sets up...
They start do to the smoke test and pressurize the modern house kit. SUDDENLY, a clerestory window pops wide open! It had looked closed, but hadn't been closed totally, which certainly that had also contributed to our loss of temperature this winter at night! It is securely locked now... : )
And then....they freakin' fill mah house up with SMOKE!
Note the comment about the south edge- later they discovered that when the door was installed they didn't put any sealant under that south door. You as a home owner can seal that more if you live in a severe climate area. I knew the windows worked really well for our budget, but am pleased with how impressed he is! : )
NOTE:The next week Handsome Husband discovered they hadn't sealed pipes inside for the audit + we haven't added the foam *around* the foundation, contributing to temperature drop / leakage. Stay tuned for Energy Audit #2!
Check out what it looks like when they crack the door (and how hard it was to open because of the pressurization - because the house kit was so tight!).
"This wraps up the initial test of the house kit. We now know what simple steps we have left to optimize the envelope of the SIPs house, and we look forward to the final testing after construction is (finally) completed. The general goal and idea of the casa ti has passed Mr. DuBois's testing with flying colors, as we already suspected in the prefab house kit's performance over the last few weekends where the design and structure were able to give us relative comfort in a hostile climate.
The great thing about the delays in this project is that we're able to thoroughly test the house kit without further improvements, this allows us to confirm the performance a passive solar house kit built with SIPs."
Green Education Foundation (GEF) is mobilizing two million children to participate in environmental educational programs during National Green Week 2010 (Feb. 1-5, 2010). The objective is to empower students to become environmental stewards within the context of their own lives.What are you doing to promote 2010 Green Week Feb 1-5? The Wright Scoop is promoting gardening green -
Whether experienced landscape professionals or novice homeowners, all are challenged to create landscapes from a sustainable point of view, seeking to reduce their carbon footprint as well as feed their families pesticide free produce. For any style garden should not simply illustrate traditional design but be the result of the right plant, installed in the right place at the right (optimal) planting season - creating a legacy of green, healthier urban/suburban communities.
As the recipient of the 2008 ‘Turn America from Eco-weak to Eco-chic’ award sponsored by Project Evergreen and Hines Horticulture – I encourage consumers to garden green, create sustainable urban/suburban landscapes.
The 2010 Difference –
Historically, earth-friendly strategies are defined in terms of reduce, reuse and recycle but eco-chic takes this definition a step further. “Eco-chic spaces are not just the result of lifestyle choices but a reflection of how we feel about the environment. While keeping it simple (as in simple living) is the name of the game, there is a more important underlying factor – a commitment to ultimate greening: providing for the present without sacrificing the future.”
A hands-on landscape gardener, I participate in nation-wide regional plant testing. As a result, I've gained familiarity with programs such as the ‘Southern Living Plant Collection’, ‘Proven Winners’, ‘Plants that Work’ and many more. During 2009, I advocated the idea that consumers take the concept of sustainability a step further, not simply a use of plants that works-well in their region but those that contribute to regional economic sustainability: developed, grown and distributed within their community.
To me, as a Central Virginia gardener, my advocacy means the support and use of a newly released plant introduction program, Beautiful Gardens®, www.beautifulgardens.org .
From Eco-weak to Eco-chic: landscape green
Nationally recognized as a contributing writer and communications specialist, I launched a book, From Eco-weak to Eco-chic: landscape green. Combining workshop style assignments with research and ‘hands-on’ experience, I share strategies that respect existing vistas, preserving and enhancing environmental health. Readers describe my book as
“Sylvia’s eco-chic advocacy embodies every aspect of the consumer education campaign we hoped to inspire,” said Den Gardner, executive director of Project EverGreen, www.projectevergreen.com. “The judges were impressed with her ongoing effort to teach eco-green. For, our vision is to be a global organization that empowers people within communities to change society through the responsible creation and preservation of sustainable green spaces, such that the ever-increasing impacts of global warming in the world are measurably reduced; because Green Matters!”
“Wright’s writing is thrilling, to tell the truth. She really nails it. I’ve laughed and loved her articles and columns. Her words remind me why I love to work in the earth in the first place.” -- Gigi Amateau, author of the acclaimed young adult novel Claiming Georgia Tate
“Sneed’s commitment to organics, the community and the environment,” says designer Jenny Jenkins-Rash of Sneed’s Nursery & Garden Center located in Richmond Virginia “are echoed in Wright’s book: the challenge for the present-day homeowner is to create a garden from an eco-chic point of view, a ‘waste not, and want not’ ecological commitment: be a caretaker for the environmental community. We support Wright’s advocacy through hosting book signings and having her book on site for sale.”
To review or acquire a copy, link to www.TheWrightScoop.com Sylvia's Store. Or, acquire a copy by visiting Sneed’s Nursery & Garden Center, www.sneedsnursery.com, located in Richmond VA on 8756 Huguenot Road.
Career History –
Somewhat jokingly, I refer to the history of my present-day title, eco-chic landscape gardener. Initially, media referred to my strategies as the by-product of a naturalist. Then, when I contributed to state-wide Virginia media publications, I became known as eco-wise. After speaking and publishing in the DC area, my work was referred to as eco- savvy. It was through participating in the annual Green Festival held in DC that I picked up the label, eco-chic. Nevertheless, regardless of the eco-title as long as people hear my message – strive to achieve ‘ultimate green’, I’m happy.
Details of my activities are available on web site www.TheWrightScoop.com. Join me in an effort to inspire 'garden green'!
I am a Green Mortgage lender. I specialize in financing energy efficient properties. We offer loan programs that provide better rates and lower closing costs for buyers purchasing energy efficient homes. My website, which is listed below, will give you a brief overview of what we do. Please give me a call when you have a chance to chat, I would love to discuss our cutting edge loan programs with you.
During the holiday season, instead of trendy gifts, I donate for example a half day to rake an elderly friend’s yard, plant bulbs or begin the pruning process. On seasonable warm days, I encourage friends to sit nearby where they can see me at work. Then, adding to my visit, I share the bounty of my garden, perhaps providing vegetable soup as a meal.
So, this year when my colleague issued a challenge - 'a 30-day' giving event, I decided to accept and made a commitment to share green life-style tips and/or strategies. To view a complete list, link to GBTV blog The Wright Scoop, http://www.buildinggreentv.com/keywords/green/9826.
Deciding to focus on both personal and professional networks, it was an eye-opening experience. For, it is through the act of giving that we gain the ability to see beyond ourselves.
Almost immediately a difference between traditional and 30-day gift giving activities occurred. The latter created a ‘consistent worth-while presence’. And, believe me when I say, it was not an easy task to identify 30 worth-while tips and/or strategies that provide universal appeal to a diverse mix of professionals.
Based on the concept “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ~Galations 6:9”, a part of this challenge was to tally participant response. I expected to encounter people who would find the 30-day giving activity a bit overwhelming; still, I was surprised by the reaction of two ‘green’ colleagues. Both on numerous occasions directly benefit from the donation of my PR/marketing or ‘green’ skills; but, when expected to participate in reciprocal activities, opt to unsubscribed.
On the other hand, in contrast to the few who opt to unsubscribe, I received requests from individuals and groups through Facebook to ‘be a friend’, was notified by Twitter of requests to ‘follow my tweets’, received emailed messages that expand colleague networks; and related to the statistics of my web site usage, www.TheWrightScoop.com, it experienced more than a 100% increase in site traffic.
So, simply based on a tally of professional network responses, I’d say participation in my colleague’s challenge was successful; nevertheless, there were additional benefits. I acquired work assignments. In other words, through creating a consistent presence, the 30-day activity not only inspired others to participate but reciprocate, expanding professional networks and increasing market share.
The daily tips and/or strategies were so-to-speak a form of advertisement. And, through highlighting niche products or services, more defined networks were acquired both new as well as the elimination of participants with limited or self serving interests.
Although I may not again choose to participate in such an intense activity, I am grateful for the opportunity. During this holiday season, in addition to extra doggie, kitty and sticky grandchild kisses, I’ve reap a harvest, reciprocal acts of giving that enabled an opportunity to see beyond myself.
In the spirit of the holiday season, I extend the challenge to you. Create a consistent presence of ‘giving events’, share your skill, personal time or knowledge. Join me in a quest to green life’s garden one scoop at a time.
It's that time of year again, when you collect the photos from the year and send 'em off to the far-flung great-aunts and uncles.
Looking over these months, I enjoyed seeing again our net zero prefab green home take shape. There's still much to do; but even before the interior is completed, the prefab SIPs house can be beautiful with its use of light, open spaces, and special touches.
Here are some pictures of the interior as it has evolved this year...(with a few exterior pics thrown in...)
We will be dragging out a *lot* more (most of it reused, recycled) furniture this month...
It's amazing how you really can make a home out of little recycled elements, and a lot of love and creativity. It is now also clear that my accessory and design elements incorporate... dogs.
In celebration of my heritage – Quaker, I launched the publication of a collection of articles, columns and poetry – A Path Worn Smooth. To view details or order, link to http://www.lulu.com/content/5345570.
Although a 21st century family three generations removed from a Quaker heritage, I've identified one central guideline – caretaker – that continues to influence our legacy. Creating a future that holds a unique opportunity: the opportunity not to just be a caretaker but a person who cares! To be the person who sets a Climate, not merely adjusts to a preexisting one; creates an encouraging Attitude, not practices ambivalence; is Receptive to people without losing sight of personal needs; and demonstrates Empathy for others while keeping problems in perspective. Whether in a business, civic or community, be the person that 'cares'!”
Aware this legacy not only influences my caretaker perspective but all aspects of life experience, my family and I reside on 7th generation property located in Glen Allen, Virginia. To ensure environmental commitment, a portion of this property is placed under a protective ‘scenic easement.
In my book – A Path Worn Smooth, I invite readers to walk on a path worn smooth by generational expectation. Savor nostalgia for the places that are near and dear to heart, recall family traditions but more importantly, renew experiences. Challenging all to celebrate heritage because heritage is more than a possession, it is a gift: the birthright of our children.
As either a holiday or new year commitment, become an eco-caretaker. Move from eco-weak to eco-chic – ‘green’ life’s garden, one scoop at a time!
The key issue is not "global warming," but climate change.
The adverse biophysical changes being experienced by all species on the planet is beyond debate and is linked to man-made pollution and the climate changes happening right now on Earth.
The Earth changes in an abundance of ways... many of which are extreme in nature. There is little we can do to defy these natural shifts and changes. At the same time, however, mankind is creating many global shifts and changes of its own. Shifts that are affecting all species on the planet. The effects of man-made pollution are creating undeniable & adverse conditions for all life forms. Air quality, water purity, physical health and a host of other conditions vital to a functioning global ecosystem, are fundamentally the key issue in regards to the attention & resources of humanity. Debates do not provide any considerable progress in the arena of these concerns. Rather, they delay paramount action and render allocated resources in stagnation, thus multiplying the adverse effects in a compounding fashion... on a global scale.
Asthma rates in children are climbing in every locale where air pollution rates are identified as hazardous. How, then, does debating whether the cause is global warming or climate change work to improve the health and damaged D.N.A. of these children?
Forget the debate of "global warming!"
Global, man-made pollution is a key issue to face.
Global climate change is a key issue to face.
Health of all life on earth is a key issue to face.
Here's a great article on some outlandish but intriguing geo-engineering ideas that are starting to get more attention.
The ideas are shrouded in controversy -- "Why are we speculating about whether we can construct concrete trees that may or may not effectively capture carbon from the atmosphere when we've got people's homes which aren't properly insulated? That's absurd," -- but still quite fascinating and fun food for thought leading into the Global Summit in Denmark next month:
If there were some kind of panic button to stop global warming, what would it look like? How about billions of tiny mirrors, launched into orbit to deflect solar rays away from Earth? Or big, fluffy clouds, artificially whitened so they reflect more sunlight back into space? Or maybe mechanical trees, ugly but effective at sucking carbon dioxide from the air along busy highways.
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. ~Galations 6:9
Recently, I had a friend issue a challenge – participate in a 30-day giving event. For it is through the act of giving that we gain an ability to see beyond ourselves.
In response, I decided to give both personal and eco-professional tips. As I compiled my list of ‘giving’ green life-style tips and strategies, it reminded me of personal eco-commitments. Hopefully, you will find this list useful; and as always, you are welcome to post tips/strategies that work-well for you.
Please follow my blog about a groundbreaking project I am working in Asheville,NC. pushhouse.blogspot.com
We are installing Hemcrete( hemp and lime) as our exterior walls as we speak and should be finished at the end of the week. A local newspaper just did a very nice story on the project that included some very useful info for people that don't know what Hemcrete is. http://www.citizen-times.com/article/20091122/NEWS01/311220032/Building-...
The next revolutionary material we are using for the 1st time in the US is Pure Panel (100% landfill recycled paper structural and non structural walls. It can also be used as cabinetry, furniture, doors, beams, trusses,etc) The install of these materials will be in about 2 weeks. Please follow the blog to watch the progress.
For those of you that are looking for the future in Green Building, I think I found it.
I would love to share any and all info I have for any interested people. Please contact me at pushdesigns.anthony@gmail.com
This week, nation-wide, there is an ongoing effort to inspire ‘go green’. Why?
Research conduct by the Martin Agency located in Richmond Virginia reveals ‘green matters’
• 8 of 10 consumers prefer a green product, service or information
• regardless of age, green matters
• consumers are willing to pay more (usually 5 to 10%); and,
• prefer to deal with a company that has an established ‘greening’ reputation.
So, individually, what can you do to ensure ‘go green’? Begin by measuring your environmental impact - eco-footprint, www.conservation.org/ecofootprint, shift to ‘green’ life style choices; and then, I want to encourage you to think eco-chic - landscape green.
Today, as I worked outside mulching leaves and clearing fall debris, I was reminded October/November/December is the optimal time of year to evaluate landscape, create a site plan and install eco-shelter – trees and shrubs.
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