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What You Need to Know?. 96. Why Green an Existing Home?. 97. Greening Challenges. Consider: Scope and complexity of the project Measurability and ROI - HVAC vs. IAQ or aesthetic improvements Savings on utility costs Impact on other home systems. “Is the expense worth it?”. 98. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Greening Existing HomesGreening Existing Homes5
What You Need to Know?
96
Why Green an Existing Home?
97
Greening Challenges
• Consider:– Scope and complexity
of the project–Measurability and ROI
- HVAC vs. IAQ or aesthetic improvements
– Savings on utility costs – Impact on other home
systems
“Is the expense worth it?”
98
Whole House?
What Does “Green Home” Mean?
Source: The Shelton Group. EcoPulse 2009. Knoxville, TN: The Shelton Group; 2009.
Not every element of a home needs to be greened in order to make a difference in comfort and operation cost.
99
Integrating New and Old
• Updating one system may impact and require updates to another system.
• Historic homes may have restrictions on upgrades.
99
Getting Started
• What is the motivation?– Health, comfort,
functionality, water efficiency, other?
• What results are expected?
• Can recycled materials be used?
• Does the house provide enough daylight?
• Are utility bills high?• What is the budget?
ROI timeframe?
101
ASID & USGBC REGREEN
• Walkthrough assessment
• Check for air leaks first
• Assessments and audits
• What to Do Next?
102
Green Homeowners Insurance
• Certified Green = discounts– Perceived
homeowner care• Conventional homes
= higher premiums– Replacement systems
will be green products• Net metering liability
coverage – Additional coverage
for workers
103
Deconstruction
Deconstruction• Materials are re-used
Demolition• Materials go to landfill
104
Indoor Air Quality Issues
105
Reseal the Building Envelope
• Top four upgrades are part of the building envelope.1. HVAC2. Windows3. Window
equipment4. Doors
107
Deep Energy Retrofit
• The extreme of cost and effort.
• Can achieve 50–95 percent energy savings.
• Includes: – Building envelope– HVAC– Plumbing– Lighting– Appliances– Energy sources
110
Greening Opportunities
• New construction offers many opportunities.
• Opportunities also exist to green an existing home.– kitchen– bathroom– family room– bedrooms
111
The Green Household
• Waste management and recycling plans:• Avoid
environmental pollution and health hazards
• Prohibit disposal of hazardous materials in the sink, into storm sewers, or on the ground. 113
Disposal Issues
• Down the drain– Household products, lawn and garden
products, workshop/painting supplies, automotive products, pesticides
• Pet waste– May carry harmful bacteria
• Appliances– Contain potentially harmful materials.– Check local disposal and recycling
guidelines.
113
Changing Habits
• New green systems require:– an understanding of
proper use.– good green habits.Real estate
professionals should make sure they understand the green features of a home and can direct buyers to sources of information.
116
Summing Up
124
Summing Up
125
Green 100: Real Estate for a Sustainable FutureGreen 200: The Science of Green BuildingGreen 300: Greening Your Real Estate Business