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