Featured Project

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Timberland Homes: 3-Star System Built Homes
This month's featured projects are two unique system built homes featured on Idea Street at February's Seattle Home Show. System built homes are built in a factory-controlled environment and transported to the site in modules, then assembled on site. This method of building provides an extraordinary reduction of waste in the building process as well as avoiding the moisture issues associated with site-built homes. For these homes, Timberland Homes put particular effort into selecting greener materials in the home as well as addressing indoor air quality issues. By featuring these homes on Idea Street at the Seattle Home Show, Timberland Homes exposed thousands of visitors to a tangible expression of green building concepts incorporated into systems building.

Some of the many green features include:

Site and Water Protection

• Located heating equipment and distribution system centrally, and inside the heated space
• Full insulation of interior/exterior wall intersection
• Located water heater within 20 feet of the highest use, and insulated the pipes within three feet of the water heater
• Installation of Energy Star appliances
• Installation of programmable thermostats
• Used light colored interior finishes to reduce lighting loads
• Use of compact fluorescent lighting in the homes

• Factory building and site assembly provides for extreme reduction in building waste and ability to transfer waste into reuse on other projectsSystems approach also achieves extraordinary level of durability of homesUsed 50-year warranted roofing productUsed 30-year warranted siding product with recycled contentUse of rapidly renewable bamboo flooring
• Used PaperStone Countertops, a composite of recycled paper and cashew nut oil resin

Events

Visit the Built Green Washington website for green home building courses and events across the state of Washington.

Saturday, March 10, Seattle
Town Hall Presents Saturday Family Science: "An Inconvenient Truth"
Saturday, March 10 at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by KEXP 90.3 FM and The Bullitt Foundation
The Earth is heating up. Early signs of global warming are already being seen and action must be taken now to confront the coming crisis. To help children understand the science of climate change, Lisa Shimizu, of KEXP 90.3 FM and The Climate Project will present a 40-minute slide show especially designed for children eight to twelve. This presentation served as the basis for Al Gore's award-winning film, An Inconvenient Truth. Local fifth grade science teacher Laura Maier will lead an interactive experience that graphically demonstrates the principals of climate change. Every family will receive a copy of The Low Carbon Diet, a how-to guide showing easy ways for families to reduce their carbon footprint. Sponsored by KEXP 90.3 FM and The Bullitt Foundation. Downstairs at Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street.

Who: Lisa Shimizu and Laura Maier, presenters
What: Saturday Family Science: "An Inconvenient Truth"
Where: Downstairs at Town Hall, enter on Seneca Street
When: Saturday, March 10 at 11 am and 1:30 pm. Each event lasts one hour.
How much: Free for kids 12 and under /$5 for adults. Not recommended for children younger than 8. Tickets required for all attendees. Adults not admitted without children. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets available at brownpapertickets.com or (800) 838-3006.

New Members

Are you a Built Green member and a member of the Master Builders Association? Then your company is designated with a small green tree on the Master Builders Association website as a Built Green member. Your company is also listed on the Built Green website.

Welcome to our newest member companies!

Aedifex Inc
(206) 234-2314 in Seattle

Arboretum Mortgage
Seattle's Premier Green Lender
(206) 267-5000 in Seattle

City of Shoreline
(206) 546-8656 in Shoreline

D Mitchell Homes Inc
(425) 424-9757 in Bothell

Matt Tullio Construction
(206) 595-1382 in Shoreline

Metropolitan Design & Constructon
(206) 313-0224 in Bellevue

Pacific Homes Construction Inc
(206) 361-8241 in Seattle

Recraft LLC
(206) 320-0505 in Seattle

Seattle Home Design
(425) 688-0720 in Bellevue

S S T J Design LLC
From Concept to Completion, Fullfilling Your Dream Home is our Passion
(206) 719-1050 in Shoreline

Timberlake Forest Products
(509) 921-0865 in Spokane Valley

Tyrone Jason Bafaro/Keller Williams Realty
(425) 218-2255 in Lynnwood

New Certifications

Congratulations to Devoted Builders LLC for certifying thirteen homes at the Mediterranean Villas Community in Pasco, WA as 3-Star Built Green; GrifNHook Construction for certifying one remodel project in Seattle as 3-Star Built Green; and Timberland Homes for certifying their two model homes showcased at the Seattle Homes Show (see featured project listed above) as 3-Star Built Green!

Member News

Conservation Services Group Seattle & Living Shelter Design Group Become Built Green Third Party Verifiers
Built Green would like to welcome Tom Balderston of Conservation Services Group and Sage Saskill of Living Shelter Design Group to our family of Third Party Verifiers. Third Party Verifiers are contracted by builders to certify at Built Green's 4 and 5-Star levels. Contact information can be found here.

If you are a member of Built Green and have news you would like to share with our readers, please e-mail your announcement to Built Green.

Contact Built Green

Master Builders Association
335 - 116th Avenue SE
Bellevue, WA 98004
P: (425) 460-8238
F: (425) 646-5985
builtgreen@mbaks.com
www.builtgreen.net

Master Builders Association Calendar of Events

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Featured Event 1

Join us for our annual Built Green™ Conference and Expo, presented by Snohomish County, Snohomish PUD, Kohler and the Master Builders Association, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13 at the Everett Events Center in Everett, WA. The Northwest's premier green building conference for industry professionals will feature a keynote speech from L. Hunter Lovins of Natural Capitalism Inc., a plenary speech from Joseph Lstiburek of Building Science Corporation, an innovative green products and company expo, numerous educational workshops on green building, design, marketing and real estate and the annual presentation of the Built Green Hammer and Pioneer Awards. More information on the conference program, educational sessions and registration details are available on our website.

Late Registration Still Available!
It's not too late to register for the 2007 Built Green Conference. Late registration cost is set at $200/person for all attendees. To register, download the form here and fax to (425) 646-5985 or send it to Built Green, 335 116th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004.
If you have questions, call Built Green Coordinator Koben Calhoun at (425) 460-8238 or send an e-mail.

Featured Event 2

Innovative Built Green Site Tour

Join us for the Built Green™ site tour of Cottage Werks 10th Street Plats on Wednesday, March 14! Register Now! The registration fee for the tour is $50.

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, March 20, Tacoma
Building, Marketing and Financing Green Construction: What's Next
In this workshop, we'll explore what's working, where we are stuck and what still needs to happen in the market for building, marketing and financing green construction. We'll discuss the role of the builder, architect, marketing company, real estate agent, lender and appraiser as well as others involved in the process. We will discuss the 'green tower of babble' and how to clear up confusion about all of the green programs out there in the marketplace. We will share ideas on how to make more profits with smaller spaces and we'll discuss the latest in the green mortgage efforts. A deep green demonstration project will be highlighted. This class will benefit builders, remodelers, architects, engineers, bankers, real estate professionals and more. Sign up today!
Accreditation:
• One Built GreenTM Education Credit
• Three point five Real Estate Clock Hours.

Instructor: Dave Porter is First Vice President, Division Builder Manager for the National Builder Division of Countrywide Home Loans in the Pacific Northwest states.

When: Tuesday, March 20 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: MBA of Pierce County (1120 Pacific Ave., Suite 301, Tacoma (253) 272-2112)
Cost: BIAW Members: $75 / Non-Members: $100 (No shows will be invoiced).
To register with a credit card, or for more information, call Julie at (253) 272-2112 ext. 108.

Tuesday-Friday, April 3-6, Bellevue
Sara Lamia, (M.A., MCSP, CAPS, CGA) 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.

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.

Tuesday, April 3, Bellevue
Introduction to Built Green™
This free seminar provides an introduction to the Built Green program from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3 at the Master Builders Association Housing Center in Bellevue. 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 is required in order to certify homes as Built Green. To register, contact the MBA University registrar at education@mbaks.com or go online to www.mbaks.com.