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A Case for Energy Efficient Design. In the beginning…. Identify priorities: what makes sense for the site? what makes sense for the community? what makes sense for the developer?. Key Features. Geothermal/High Efficiency HVAC Energy Star appliances Tighter thermal envelope - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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A Case for Energy Efficient Design
In the beginning…
Identify priorities:
what makes sense for the site?
what makes sense for the community?
what makes sense for the developer?
• Geothermal/High Efficiency HVAC
• Energy Star appliances
• Tighter thermal envelope
• Low flow water fixtures (30% less)
• Pervious pavement/Storm water management
• Renewable energy
Key Features
Energy Efficient Value Meal =
STARVATION/DEATH
but….
Should I hire a green consultant?
Earthcraft Multi Family
Earthcraft Communities
LEED for Homes
LEED ND
Enterprise Green Communities
Is the certification process complicated?
Only if you want it to be.
The case for energy efficiency:
•Lower costs for our residents•Lower operating costs for the owner•Better indoor air quality•Lower building life cycle costs•Takes pressure off of public infrastructure•Lower carbon foot print•Better built project
Questions?
