 Feature |
 "Going Green at the Beach" Gets Going in Stanwood
Dozens of Built Green member firms are participating in "Going Green at the Beach", an educational demonstration project now underway at Warm Beach in Stanwood. A 'deep green reinvention' of a 100-year-old waterfront property owned by Dave and Anna Porter, the project was designed by GMS Architectural Group and is being built by Chaffey Homes, with technical assistance from Diane Glenn of The Construction Consultants, engineering by DCI Engineers and financing from Countrywide Home Loans. Numerous other Built Green members are sponsors for the project. .
The first of its kind in Snohomish County, this project is an exciting showcase of green construction, and will eventually serve to educate the public on green building techniques and products. "Our intent goes beyond showing a beautiful finished home, although we'll certainly do that, too," explains Pam Worner of Green Dog Enterprises, whose firm is handling marketing, education and PR for the project. "Through our website, presentations, tours and media coverage, we'll also be providing detailed information about how the home was built." Although still at the framing stage, the project has already been featured in the Everett Herald and the April issue of Builder News, been presented to attendees at more than a dozen industry and consumer events and is attracting an average of 35 visitors a day to its website, www.goinggreenatthebeach.com.
"Every element that makes the home 'green,' from the deconstruction of the original structure to the blowing in of the foam insulation to the installation of the green roof segments and living fence will be explained in text and photos, with links provided for more information," Worner continues. "Working closely with Chaffey and our product suppliers, our goal is to give both the industry and consumers an inside look at why choices were made, how they were implemented and how the products and systems perform."
The home is scheduled to be completed by the end of August and is planned to meet the certification requirements of five green building programs, including Built Green. For more information and to track the progress of the project, visit www.goinggreenatthebeach.com or contact Pam Worner at (206) 883-6688.
| Resources |
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency. DSIRE is a great source of information for what incentives/rebates are available for a more energy efficient project. If you are looking to develop a greener project, but the higher costs are holding you back, search through this website to see if you can apply for one or several rebates to help make the project affordable. You will find information specific to Washington State and each state throughout the country, as well as nation wide incentives.
| Classes |
Classes listed below are approved workshops for fulfilling the annual Built Green education requirement for certifying projects.
Visit the Built Green Washington website for green home building courses and events across the state of Washington.
Thursdays, March 1 through May 3, Vashon Island
Sustainable/Green Building and Remodeling
A ten-week series of classes on green building and remodeling will be held every Thursday from March 1 through May 3 at the Land Trust Building on Vashon Island, from 7 p.m. to 9p.m. Please see the session descriptions below. For more information and to register please contact Amiad & Associates at (206) 463-4060 or by e-mail.
March 1: What is Green?: Ecobroker Emma Amiad explains certification programs and how to get started with green building and remodeling.
March 8: "Extreme" green design: architect Martha Rose of Martha Rose Construction will discuss site issues, new building systems and green design.
March 15: Sustainable materials for your home: Pieter Sundgren from the Environmental Home Center will discuss and show recycled and sustainable products for your new or remodeled home.
March 22: Solar Power: Chris Herman of Winter Sun Designs will show us how to design for passive and active solar.
March 29: Recycle and Reuse: Patrick Burningham of Second Use Building Materials will share all the great choices out there for reusable and recycled building materials.
April 5: Landscaping for Wildlife and Beauty: Landscape designer Cameron Scott of Exteriorscapes, will present water conservation methods, plant selections and green design.
April 12 : Help From King County: Steve Foley of King County Dept. of Natural Resources and Greg Wessel of DDES will explain critical areas issues, incentive programs and low impact building programs.
April 19: Green Remodeling and Alternative Building Methods: Architect Sage K. Saskill of Living Shelter Design Group will discuss straw bale and other alternative building methods as well as green remodeling.
April 26: Where's The Money?: Eric Aasness of Countrywide Home Loans and speakers from PSE will discuss incentives from Puget Sound Energy and loan programs for green buildings and remodeling.
May 3: Where do we go from here?: Emma Amiad wraps up the series and will share further hints and resources.
$100.00 tuition for the series. Register at Amiad & Associates, (206) 463-4060, by e-mail.
Sponsored by Amiad & Associates
www.vashonislandrealestate.com
Tuesday through Friday, April 3 through 6, Bellevue
Sara Lamia, a dynamic speaker out of Fort Collins, will captivate you for three days as she unveils the mysteries of marketing 'green'. The Master Builders Association is very excited to host Lamia for three dynamic luncheons held April 4 through 6. Lamia holds a master's degree in Education, is president of Home Building Coach, Inc. and is a national speaker, radio show host and author. She is also a member of the National Association of Homes Builders, National Association of REALTORS™, National Association of Real Estate Editors and a partner in High Performance Homes, Westminster, CO.
Lamia's humor and wit are unmistakable. She provides insight and knowledge into building, marketing and selling green, in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere. Join Lamia for three exciting networking and educational luncheons April 4 through 6 and enhance your knowledge in the growing field of building green.
April 3: 'Power Up' wine tasting with Sara Lamia.
Meet and greet social event from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
April 4: 'What is the High Performance Home?' luncheon (Noon to 1:30 p.m.)
Identify the six elements of the High Performance Home, analyze questions consumers may ask and identify the value of each diagnostic testing procedure.
April 5: 'Understanding the Green Building Trend' luncheon (Noon to 1:30 p.m.)
Learn how to market yourself as a green expert, learn how to 'up-sell' green products and identify your green values to the buyers and builders.
April 6: 'Make Green Sexy' luncheon (Noon to 1:30 p.m.)
Analyze benefits of green building that connect mentally and emotionally with mainstream buyers, evaluate the benefits of creating a popular designer 'green' label to prominently display on every home and identify the key elements of the mainstream buyers' decision-making process.
Wine Tasting: $15 member / $20 non-member
Individual luncheon: $20 member / $25 non-member
Member Registration:
Members sign up for all three luncheons by March 14 and receive a complimentary registration for the wine tasting
To register please call April Wetmore at 425.460.8208 or email at awetmore@mbaks.com.
Saturday and Sunday, April 14 to 15, Olympia
How To Inventory & Monitor Small Woodlands
Participants of this two-day intensive course will learn how to use basic forestry tools and data collection methods to create an inventory of their forest resources and implement a monitoring program. This workshop will provide useful information for all owners of small forestlands including family forest owners, land trusts, nonprofit conservation groups, municipalities, small business and others.
Location: Olympia, WA (near Millersylvania State Park)
Cost: $90 per person, $160 per family ($70/$130 for NCF members)
More Info: Kirk Hanson: (360)316-9317, kirk@nnrg.org
Registration: Pre-registration is required as space is limited to 30 participants. Contact Northwest Natural Resource Group to register.
Lunch: Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
What to bring: Snacks, forest inventory tools (if you own them), sturdy walking shoes, all-weather clothing, camera, notebook, water bottle, directions to the site, a family member or friend!
Wednesday, April 25, Bellevue
Built Green™ Construction Financing Seminar
The Builders|Resource|Group is proud to be presenting the first Built Green Construction Financing Seminar on April 25 from 6 p.m. to7:30 p.m. at the Master Builders Association in Bellevue.
The seminar will highlight some misconceptions on building your dream home as well as strategies to maximize your Built Green effort. In further support of the Built Green movement we will also announce our new Built Green Custom Construction Loan with reduced rates and fees for Built Green projects.
More information can be found at www.GreenHomeSeminar.com or by calling directly at (206)691-2953.
Thursday through Sunday, May 3 through May 6, Eatonville
The Game of Logging
Based on the concept of 'open face felling', The Game of Logging is the world's leading method for safe, efficient, and precise tree felling. Developed by Swedish innovator Soren Eriksson, the program combines techniques gleaned from around the world into a complete training program that will change the way you work in the woods.
It may even save your life.
DATES: Session One (Levels one & two) - Thursday & Friday, May 3rd and 4th
Session Two (Levels three and four) - Saturday & Sunday, May 5th and 6th
LOCATION: Pack Forest, Eatonville, WA
COST: $250 per session ($190 for NCF members). Room and board are available at the Pack Forest Conference Center for an additional fee.
MORE INFO: Contact Ian Hanna at
(360) 379-9421 or ian@nnrg.org
REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is required as space is limited to 16 people per session.
DIRECTIONS: The entrance to Pack Forest is clearly marked just east of the intersection of State Routes 7 and 161 near Eatonville. Follow signs to the outdoor pavilion near the open field. A printable version of directions is also available online. For those using mapquest.com, the site address is 9010 453rd Street East, Eatonville, WA, 98328.
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Visit the Built Green Washington website for green home building courses and events across the state of Washington.
| King County |
 King County, Seattle announce financial incentives for green housing
At the fourth annual Built Green Conference on Tuesday, King County and the City of Seattle announced a new incentive for residential development projects to go green. The King County/Seattle Built Green™ Incentive provides funding for single-family residential, town home and community development projects to help offset the cost of certifying and designing innovative projects that meet green building standards. Eligible projects may receive between $2,500 and $15,000 depending on the project type and level of green design and building elements employed.
As local governments draw the connection between water conservation and quality, stormwater runoff, and residential development, incentives for the development industry to reduce their impact on the environment and conserve valuable natural resources have become increasingly important. The new grants, which will be competitively awarded, are funded through the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Water and Lands Resource Division and Seattle Public Utilities.
Built Green™ is a residential building program that provides a rating system for single and multifamily housing projects, remodels and community developments. The program certifies projects at the 1- through 5- star level based on the number of points a project earns in categories that highlight energy and water conservation, healthy materials, and minimized impacts to the property. Seattle and King County who helped developed the program in partnership with the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties rely on Built Green™ as an industry benchmark for green residential development.
The King County/Seattle Built Green™ Incentive was established to encourage developers, builders, and residents building new homes to use green building standards while attempting to address barriers such as higher upfront costs for projects. Grant award projects will serve as demonstrations of high performance, replicable, green housing for the region.
Built Green Incentive applications are due Friday, May 4, 2007. Application and instructions available online at www.builtgreen.net/incentive.html
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