 Trends & Numbers |
Monthly green-certified home sales statistics have been provided by Ben Kaufman of GreenWorks Realty from their ECert Report. The data covers King County and Seattle and compares homes with an environmental certification to those without based on sales price, square footage and time-on-market differences for homes built 2007 and later. The environmental certifications include Built Green, Northwest Energy Star Homes and LEED for Homes. The predominate certification in the region and in the report is Built Green.
Historic data shows certified homes in King County and Seattle sell at a higher price, are smaller in size and, in some instances, sell in shorter market time. The data represents a clear snapshot of the metropolitan green-home marketplace and has been referred to in studies and reports across the country and internationally.
From Ben: "Of note this month, we ran numbers for single-family residential homes in Seattle marketed as 3rd Party Certified. These are mostly 4- and 5-star Built Green homes. I compared sales over a two-year period of these deeper-green new homes to new homes sold without a green certification. The results were startling. The deeper green market segment was small, only 7.5 percent of the market. However, buyers paid impressive premiums for this green segment. Third party certified homes sold for a remarkable $111,000 more (30.5 percent more). They were slightly larger in size (about 69 square feet). Even with the large price premium the deeper green homes still sold in 10 percent less time. This begs the question, why are more builders not building and certifying 3rd party certified homes?"
GreenWorks Realty broker Ben Kaufman compiles the ECert Report based on Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) sales data. Visit the ECert Report for more information.
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| Events |
Seattle Greendrinks
Aug. 9, Seattle
Founded in 2003, Seattle Greendrinks' main event remains an monthly informal social-networking gathering. This gathering remains the core of Seattle Greendrinks' work, and all are welcome to join us the second Tuesday of every month starting around 5:30 p.m. The goal of our group is pretty simple: to create a space that fosters connections and good times shared among people working in, or interested in, environmental and sustainability issues.
Guided Green Tour-Unique Natural Homes
Aug. 18, Olympia
Featuring Homes from the South Sound Green Tour with Natural Earthen Finishes and Reclaimed / Recycled Materials!
(only 20 spots available!)
Guild EcoHouse - Flagstone Patio, Permaculture Garden plus new Clay Alis / Milk paint office finishZ
Fertile Ground Guest House - sustainable lodging with Feng Shui design, reconditioned elements, found objects and reclaimed natural finishes
Kraft Home built by Polar Bear Construction, less than 1500 sq. ft. w/green features - advanced framing, radiant floor, reclaimed wood and clay plaster interior.
10x10x10
Sept 10, Kenmore
Come watch your favorite architects and builders showcase their deep-green construction projects as they quickly show you behind the scenes accounts of their successes, lessons or surprises with each 10-minute 10-slide PowerPoint presentation. In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the International Women's Day, we are highlighting remarkable projects by top women green-building professionals.
Second Use's Fall Festival
Sept. 17, Seattle
Come join Second Use Building Materials' Annual Fall Festival, complete with food, games, music, salvage art contest, sales and horseback rides! For more info, contact Elena Velkov at (206) 763-6929, extention 13 or by email.
14th Annual Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Member Retreat: EcoBuilding 2011 - Buildling Toward the Future: The Best in Green Design and Construction
Oct. 21 to 23, Port Orchard
Alex Wilson, keynote speaker and founder of BuildingGreen, Inc. in Brattleboro, Vermont and executive editor of Environmental Building News and the GreenSpec Product Directory, will address resilient design. Building on his work with "passive survivability" over the past six years, this shift to "resilience" aims to expand the dialog among all sectors of society, including the design and construction community, policy makers, insurance companies and other businesses.
Registration and program information can be found at www.ecobuilding.org.
If you have any questions or concerns, contact Sandra Fugate at (360) 352-7909 or by email.
| Classes |
Classes listed below are approved workshops for fulfilling the annual Built Green education requirement for certifying projects.
Introduction to Built Green®
Aug 9, MBA Housing Center, Bellevue
This session is scheduled for Aug 9 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the MBA Housing Center at 335 116th Ave. SE in Bellevue. This seminar provides an introduction to the Built Green program and provides an introduction to the Built Green program. Learn how to certify a project and use the checklist, how to join, how the program works and other resources. The seminar presents examples of projects and covers how to fill out the Built Green checklist. This orientation has a cost of $30 and is required in order to certify homes as Built Green. Register here.
Healthy Home Training for Building Professionals
Sept 22, MBA Housing Center, Bellevue
This eight-week course is designed to provide in-depth and best-practices information on sustainable, healthy and energy-efficient building techniques. The class will explain indoor air quality guidelines, techniques and proper maintenance for residential construction and remodel. Extensive resources, materials and qualitative data will be provided, which can be directly applied to daily practices. Context within several green-building programs will also be provided.
All topics address the impacts associated with the practical applications of healthy building techniques. Classes are taught by national and regional experts in the field. Attendees will learn healthy construction techniques, visit a model healthy home and gain greater under-standing of the benefits of indoor air quality to better meet their customers' needs. Register here.
Basics of Renewable Energy: Sources & Strategies Online Seminar
Aug. 8, online
Presented online in a series of four live two-hour time modules, this seminar is designed for those interested in a clearer understanding of the basics of currently available renewable technologies and the status of their applicability as practical sources of energy.
This seminar is designed to meet the needs of engineers, technicians, facilities managers and other professionals who are interested in enhancing their understanding of renewable energy, including its fundamental principles, its practicality and the potential of some of the leading methods and sources of utilizing it. Beginning with a brief introduction covering the basics of energy and power, the program addresses the current footprint and relative cost differences among some of the major established renewable energy systems and sources. You'll learn about the advantages, disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses of the renewable technologies currently available, as well as their practical feasibility in various types of application scenarios. Some of cutting edge and yet unproven renewable energy systems will also be examined. Participants will have the opportunity to view instructive diagrams, schematics and pictures pertaining to the major renewable energy systems, as well as to discuss financial justification and implementation of renewable energy projects.
4-Day Hands-on Straw Bale Workshop
Aug. 8 to 11, Buckley
Straw bale construction is one of the most insulating and simple-to-build natural building methods. Come learn in a hands-on environment where you will be baling, wiring, pinning and shaping curved openings on a real home along side the future homeowner!
This workshop is being taught by Terry Phelan of Living Shelter who designed the home, and Joseph Becker on ION Ecobuilding, and focuses on using straw bale walls in a marine climate. Our site in the shadow of Mount Rainier will be a wonderful location for both Puget Sound residents and visitors to the Pacific Northwest.
We'll start with an in-depth afternoon and evening presentation covering the colorful history and development of this system, then split classroom and hands-on time over the next three days as we build up walls in a post-and-beam cottage and prepare them for stucco. We include a tour of a finished straw-bale house to round out the experience.
2009 Washington State Energy Code Training
Aug. 11, Seattle
The Washington State University (WSU) Energy Program is offering training on the residential sections of the 2009 Washington State Energy Code. The course will focus on the changes to the energy code but will also discuss energy basics, code layout and use and application to projects during the design, review, and construction phases. Time permitting, the discussion will also include how various WSU compliance forms are used and practical matters of code compliance documentation, and inspection will be emphasized. This is an excellent course for building department employees, builders, sub-contractors or designers.
Energy Auditing Fundamentals Online Seminar
Aug. 15, online
This seminar covers all of the fundamental components of a complete, effective energy audit. You'll begin by gaining a full understanding of the pre-audit work that needs to be done to make best use of auditing field time. The instructor will then take you through each component of the site visit phase of the audit, covering who should be involved, data gathering and forensic detective techniques and survey/monitoring tools. From there, you'll learn the best approaches for analysis of the audit data and pinpointing potential savings opportunities, including both energy and economic considerations. The proper application of applicable energy rates will be emphasized, and the software tools available to assist you in the audit process will be reviewed. Finally and importantly, you'll gain a clear understanding of how to put together an effective audit report, including both content and organizational issues, so that the resulting information may be most effectively used and understood by its various end users. For more information, click here.
Certified Energy Auditor Preparatory Training Program Online Seminar
Aug. 15, online
Become a Certified Energy Auditor (CEA). The online Certified Energy Auditor Preparatory Training Program covers all aspects of energy auditing, including pre-audit work, data collection procedures, equipment familiarization and utility analysis. End-use equipment and systems are discussed in detail with the primary focus being on identifying energy conservation opportunities and project prioritization using economic analyses. Water conservation and auditing methods are also addressed. This course covers the full scope of subjects that are addressed on the CEA examination and will give you the technical knowledge you need to perform a comprehensive energy and water audit.
Installing Cabinets Workshop
Aug. 21, Seattle
Salvaged cabinets are one of the fastest-selling items at Second Use. This workshop will help take the intimidation out of your kitchen remodel. Learn about the rewards and challenges of salvaged cabinets and help make the installation process straightforward. In this workshop, you will get practical information about the parts of a cabinet, different kinds of cabinets, and what is a bet fit for your project. The workshop is free, but please R.S.V.P. with name, phone and e-mail to Elena Velkov at elena@seconduse.com or (206) 763-6929, extension 13.
Multifamily Housing: Benchmark Energy Performance Using EPA's ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager
Sept. 14, online
In this training, you will learn how the Enviromental Protection Agency's (EPA) Portfolio Manager can help you evaluate the energy performance of multifamily buildings you own or manage. This training will cover creating a user account, identifying data requirements, managing and sharing information, and establishing an energy use intensity indicator. This metric serves as a benchmark to compare the energy performance of your building against itself and against other properties you own or manage. You will also learn how to use Portfolio Manager to track water performance and greenhouse gas emissions associated with your property's energy use. From a portfolio perspective, Portfolio Manager will provide valuable information for making decisions regarding investments in energy and water efficiency, developing energy management plans, and measuring improvement over time.
Green Building Basics For Pros By David Johnston
Sept. 28 and 29, Seattle
In this two-day course, David Johnston will teach you how to approach a home from the green building mindset. Seminars will cover indoor air quality, resource conservation and energy efficiency from a remodeler's perspective. Using his 30 years of experience in construction, solar energy and green design, Johnston will give you the tools to build more efficient homes that are healthy for the client. For more information and to register call (425) 644-5355
Stormwater BMPs for Construction (CESCL) and Recertification Course
Aug. 16 and 17, AGC Office, Fife
These training courses teach contractors the most current techniques for successfully managing erosion and sediment at construction sites. In addition, the newest information on complying with federal, state and local regulatory requirements for stormwater is presented in an easy to understand format. The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on field exercises aimed at choosing and correctly installing mats, blankets, check dams, bonded fiber matrix, straw and other erosion control materials for specific site conditions. Participants completing this class will receive certification or recertification as erosion and sediment control leads for the Washington State Department of Ecology. Register here.
Erosion And Sediment Control Lead Recertification Training
Sept 14, Issaquah
This exciting course examines the most up-to-date techniques in the management of sediment and construction sites. Students who attend will receive recertification of their Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead Training Certification (CESCL) status from the Washington State Department of Ecology. Participants will also benefit from a dynamic interaction between traditional lectures and hands-on exercises. The course covers the essentials of being a certified lead and includes information on how new regulations will impact CESCL job functions. Upon completion, students will know how to simply and confidently comply with federal, state and local regulatory requirements of stormwater management.
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