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Relate the concepts behind green building
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Relate the concepts behind green building
Explain how a building works as a system in green design
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Relate the concepts behind green building
Explain how a building works as a system in green design
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Discuss how new building materials contribute to sustainability
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Relate the concepts behind green building
Explain how a building works as a system in green design
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Discuss how new building materials contribute to sustainability
Explain the importance of efficiency rating systems
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Webinar Objectives
Relate the concepts behind green building
Explain how a building works as a system in green design
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Discuss how new building materials contribute to sustainability
Explain the importance of efficiency rating systems
Identify the areas where property owners can improve energy efficiency
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Webinar Objectives
Discuss how energy efficient mortgages give consumers greater buying
power
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Discuss how energy efficient mortgages give consumers greater buying
power
Explain the role of Photovoltaics in the use of solar power
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Poll Question 1.
It is true that an energy efficient
mortgage can help a buyer qualify for
a better loan:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
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Poll Question 1.
It is true that an energy efficient
mortgage can help a buyer qualify for
a better loan:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
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Webinar Objectives
Discuss how energy efficient mortgages give consumers greater buying
power
Explain the role of Photovoltaics in the use of solar power
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Discuss the difference between
open- and closed-loop geothermal heat
pump systems
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Webinar Objectives
Discuss how energy efficient mortgages give consumers greater buying
power
Explain the role of Photovoltaics in the use of solar power
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Discuss the difference between
open- and closed-loop geothermal heat
pump systems
Identify how a fuel cell differs from a traditional battery
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Webinar Objectives
Discuss how energy efficient mortgages give consumers greater buying
power
Explain the role of Photovoltaics in the use of solar power
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Discuss the difference between
open- and closed-loop geothermal heat
pump systems
Identify how a fuel cell differs from a traditional battery
Describe the importance of wind energy to the future of green design
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Introduction
Acronyms used throughout this course
are listed in your participant guide page
#7
These 19 acronyms are used often in this
course. You may want to keep a that
page handy as a list for reference or
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commit all 19 to memory.
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Feedback Question 2.
I would be wise to not employ the
word Photvoltaics in a discussion of
GREEN BUILDING:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
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Feedback Question 2.
I would be wise to not employ the
word Photvoltaics in a discussion of
GREEN BUILDING:
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
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Introduction
A National Association of REALTORS® study
reported that approximately nine out of ten
home buyers put a high value on green
features when they look to purchase a home.
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Introduction
A National Association of REALTORS® study
reported that approximately nine out of ten
home buyers put a high value on green
features when they look to purchase a home.
In the Winter 2010 issue of On Common
Ground published by the National
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Association of REALTORS®, contributing
editor Christine Jordan Sexton points out
that “While location is still the top driver
when it comes to real estate transactions,
green features that help to fight climate
change as well as save money are swaying
home owners when it comes to buying a
house.”
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According to Energy Pulse.Org -- A consumer energy study and survey that investigates
energy consumption and conservation attitudes determined that:
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According to Energy Pulse.Org -- A consumer energy study and survey that investigates
energy consumption and conservation attitudes determined that:
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86% of Americans would
choose one home over
another based on energy
efficiency
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According to Energy Pulse.Org -- A consumer energy study and survey that investigates
energy consumption and conservation attitudes determined that:
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78% of Americans who just
bought homes say nobody
talked to them about energy
efficiency
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86% of Americans would
choose one home over
another based on energy
efficiency
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According to Energy Pulse.Org -- A consumer energy study and survey that investigates
energy consumption and conservation attitudes determined that:
62% of people want
energy efficient
dwellings
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2
78% of Americans who just
bought homes say nobody
talked to them about energy
efficiency
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86% of Americans would
choose one home over
another based on energy
efficiency
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According to Energy Pulse.Org -- A consumer energy study and survey that investigates
energy consumption and conservation attitudes determined that:
63% say energy prices have
increased enough to make
them consider changing their
consumption habits
78% of Americans who just
bought homes say nobody
talked to them about energy
efficiency
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energy efficient
dwellings
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86% of Americans would
choose one home over
another based on energy
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Poll Question 3.
Recent surveys indicate that:
A
Real estate licensees more often than
not discuss energy efficiency with their
buyers
B
Most consumers prefer appliances that
use CFC-based refrigerants which save
money in the long run
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Many consumers would choose one
home over another based on energy
efficiency
D
Green features have replaced location
as the #1 driving force when it comes to
buyers making a decision on buying a
home
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Poll Question 3.
Recent surveys indicate that:
A
Real estate licensees more often than
not discuss energy efficiency with their
buyers
B
Most consumers prefer appliances that
use CFC-based refrigerants which save
money in the long run
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C
Many consumers would choose one
home over another based on energy
efficiency
D
Green features have replaced location
as the #1 driving force when it comes to
buyers making a decision on buying a
home
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Introduction
Continuing education courses are
available to real estate licensees who
wish to better help homeowners market
properties with energy efficient features
and help buyers buy such green
properties through Eco Broker®
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has also developed a green designation
program to offer advanced training and
certification for real estate professionals.
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for and
consider when interested in making
more eco-friendly building purchases.
The NAR link is
http://www.greenresourcecouncil.org/
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NAR has taken a number of other steps to
raise public awareness about green
building – including building a “green”
building of their own in Washington, D.C.
which was first occupied in 2004. NAR
has partnered with federal agencies and
others to promote, not only green
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building, but a gamut of growth issues.
For example, NAR partnered with the
Department of Energy to provide
consumers with an “Energy Savers”
brochure with facts about reducing
energy use and saving money.
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Feedback Question 4.
The real estate industry generally supports
_______________ and _________approaches to
improve energy efficiency in America.
A
Sustainable, renewable
B
Voluntary, incentive-based
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Mandatory, sustainable
D
Energy efficient, nonrenewable
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Feedback Question 4.
The real estate industry generally supports
_______________ and _________approaches to
improve energy efficiency in America.
A
Sustainable, renewable
B
Voluntary, incentive-based
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Mandatory, sustainable
D
Energy efficient, nonrenewable
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What is Green Building?
A formal definition from the office of
the Federal Environmental Executives
defines green building as the practice
of:
 Increasing the efficiency with which
structures and their sites use energy,
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water, and materials; and
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What is Green Building?
A formal definition from the office of
the Federal Environmental Executives
defines green building as the practice
of:
 Increasing the efficiency with which
structures and their sites use energy,
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water, and materials; and
 Reducing the impact on human
health and the environment through
better locating of our buildings,
design, construction, operation,
maintenance, and waste removal
through the complete building life
cycle.
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What is Green Building?
Green building is also sometimes
known as "sustainable building" or
"environmental building." These
practices use less energy and water,
improve public and occupant health,
and reduce environmental impacts.
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Feedback Question 5.
Sustainability , Green Building and
environmental building can and
should be used interchangably.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
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Feedback Question 5.
Sustainability , Green Building and
environmental building can and
should be used interchangably.
A
TRUE
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FALSE
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What is Green Building?
Green building is also sometimes
known as "sustainable building" or
"environmental building." These
practices use less energy and water,
improve public and occupant health,
and reduce environmental impacts.
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Most new construction is at least, in
some way, green. This means that most
new buildings are using sustainable
construction materials and systems,
providing better indoor air quality (IAQ)
than homes built in the past, and
generally decreasing home utility bills
for their owners.
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What is Green Building?
Sustainable design (or green design) begins
with an understanding that building choices are
not made in isolation. The choices work in
harmony to achieve ‘sustainability’ once the
building is constructed. The notion of a building
being interconnected is fundamental
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Feedback Question 6.
Green building should ________ the efficiency of
energy, water, and materials used in buildings
while ___________ environmental and negative
health impacts.
A
Sustain, increasing
B
Reduce, sustaining
C
Increase, reducing
D
Advance, increasing
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Feedback Question 6.
Green building should ________ the efficiency of
energy, water, and materials used in buildings
while ___________ environmental and negative
health impacts.
A
Sustain, increasing
B
Reduce, sustaining
C
Increase, reducing
D
Advance, increasing
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What is Green Building?
We understand that our cars are made up of
interacting components and systems – when
one component fails, it affects the
performance of the entire vehicle. The same
goes for buildings.
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What is Green Building?
We understand that our cars are made up of
interacting components and systems – when
one component fails, it affects the
performance of the entire vehicle. The same
goes for buildings.
High energy bills, uneven temperatures from
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room-to-room, drafts, moisture,
mold,
mildew, poor indoor air quality (IAQ), ice
dams, pest infestations, seemingly
uncontrollable humidity levels, and even
premature deterioration of building
materials can all be the result of a
breakdown in the relationship between the
systems in a house – the building envelope
(shell), heating and air conditioning (HVAC)
equipment, and the occupants.
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What is Green Building?
While the Federal Trade Commission
grants FTC approval for meats and such,
there is no government entity determining
what is “green” and what is not. A green
(or sustainable) building is a design in
which the focus of the construction is
increasing efficiency of the resources
used
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such as water and materials. It is mainly
built for reducing waste, environmental
degradation, and pollution. We are trying
to preserve our earth as much as possible
with such construction.
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What is Green Building?
Some of the major problems with buildings today are that they use:
 40% of raw stone, gravel, and sand, indirectly causing toxic runoff, deforestation, air
and water pollution from processing
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Fortunately the ________ is the
government agency that oversees
Green Building rule regulations and
certification.
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Solar Commission
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Dept. of Consumer Energy
D
Non of the above
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Fortunately the ________ is the
government agency that oversees
Green Building rule regulations and
certification.
A
Solar Commission
B
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Dept. of Consumer Energy
D
Non of the above- there is NO
regulation of any “green”
practices/buildings
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What is Green Building?
Some of the major problems with buildings today are that they use:
 40% of raw stone, gravel, and sand, indirectly causing toxic runoff, deforestation, air
and water pollution from processing
 25% of virgin wood is used for construction, adding to deforestation, flooding,
biological, and cultural diversity losses
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What is Green Building?
Some of the major problems with buildings today are that they use:
 40% of raw stone, gravel, and sand, indirectly causing toxic runoff, deforestation, air
and water pollution from processing
 25% of virgin wood is used for construction, adding to deforestation, flooding,
biological, and cultural diversity losses
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 Buildings use 40% of total energy, adding to local air pollution, acid rain, damming
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Some of the major problems with buildings today are that they use:
 40% of raw stone, gravel, and sand, indirectly causing toxic runoff, deforestation, air
and water pollution from processing
 25% of virgin wood is used for construction, adding to deforestation, flooding,
biological, and cultural diversity losses
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 Buildings use 40% of total energy, adding to local air pollution, acid rain, damming
of rivers
 16% of total water withdrawals, adding to water pollution; this competes with
agriculture and ecosystems for water
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What is Green Building?
Some of the major problems with buildings today are that they use:
 40% of raw stone, gravel, and sand, indirectly causing toxic runoff, deforestation, air
and water pollution from processing
 25% of virgin wood is used for construction, adding to deforestation, flooding,
biological, and cultural diversity losses
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 Buildings use 40% of total energy, adding to local air pollution, acid rain, damming
of rivers
 16% of total water withdrawals, adding to water pollution; this competes with
agriculture and ecosystems for water
 Poor air quality in 30% of new and renovated buildings, adding to higher incidence
of sickness — and ultimately, lost productivity in tens of billions of dollars annually
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Poll Question 8.
Green building is also sometimes known as
_____________________.
A
The building envelope
B
The piecemeal approach to construction
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Sustainable building
D
Volatile Organic Construction
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Poll Question 8.
Green building is also sometimes known as
_____________________.
A
The building envelope
B
The piecemeal approach to construction
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Sustainable building
D
Volatile Organic Construction
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What is Green Building?
Earlier we learned that the National Association of REALTORS® put their money
where their mouth was and practiced
what they preached by building what was to
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become the first LEED™ certified building in the District of Columbia.
The best way to grasp the concepts of green building is to use the NAR Building as
our initial Case Study.
Follow the link below to an 8-page PDF describing the REALTOR® Building; pages six
and seven outline the items for which the building earned its LEED™ Silver
Certification. http://www.kar.com/uploads/49/File/NARGreenBuilding.pdf
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What is Green Building?
Sustainable Sites
 Urban development. The building was erected in an already developed area.
 Cleaning of a contaminated brown field site. A gas station previously occupied
the site.
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 Location near public transit. The building is three blocks from Union Station
which is served by a Metrorail subway station and commuter trains.
 Providing bicycle storage and access to shower facilities for those who ride bikes
to work.
 Placing parking underground and shading the site with trees and light-colored
pavement to reduce the urban heat island effect.
 Lighting designed to reduce spillage of light from the site, reducing light
pollution.
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irrigation.
 Using low-flow faucets, lavatory motion sensors, and waterless urinals to reduce
water usage, resulting in 30% less water use than standard code-compliant fixtures.
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What is Green Building?
Energy and Atmosphere
 Designing and installing efficient HVAC systems [HVAC stands for heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning, and is used most often in architecture and
construction contexts to describe the methods of controlling temperature and
releasing gases] and a high-performance glass curtain wall, resulting in a 30%
reduction in energy use compared to ASHRE [The American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning
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humanity and promote a sustainable world] code standards.
 Zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in the building. [Air conditioning and
refrigeration systems require refrigerants -- often CFCs (or chlorofluorocarbons) to
produce their cooling effect. The most shocking fact about CFCs is that they have
exceptionally long atmospheric life which, in certain cases, even extends to 100
years.]
 Purchase of “green power” (a renewable energy source such as wind power) to
supply 50% of the building’s energy consumption.
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Feedback Question 9.
NAR used native and adaptive plant species in
the landscape around their Washington, D.C.
building to:
A
Reduce irrigation demands
B
Increase indoor air quality
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Reduce use of CFC-based refrigerants in
the building
D
None of the above answers is correct
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Feedback Question 9.
NAR used native and adaptive plant species in
the landscape around their Washington, D.C.
building to:
A
Reduce irrigation demands
B
Increase indoor air quality
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Reduce use of CFC-based refrigerants in
the building
D
None of the above answers is correct
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What is Green Building?
Materials and Resources
 High-recycled-content building
materials, including concrete, steel, glass, carpet,
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and ceiling tile
 Use of locally and regionally produced building materials for over 80% of the
building materials
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Indoor Environmental Quality
 Prohibiting smoking throughout the building including first-floor restaurants
 Installation of a carbon dioxide
CO2 monitoring system to introduce fresh air in
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response to increases in occupancy
 Use of low-emitting, low VOC [Volatile Organic Compound] paints and carpets
 Permanent entryway systems to capture dirt and particles
 Providing daylight for 75% of regularly occupied spaces and views for 90% of all
occupied work areas
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What is Green Building?
Innovation
 Writing and implementing Green Tenant Improvement Guidelines to ensure that
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stories of the building, and rents the rest]
 Creating a comprehensive green housekeeping plan which requires the use of
non-toxic cleaning products, recycled paper and plastic supplies to be used by
cleaning services
 A public education program to teach the building’s visitors about its sustainable
or “green” features
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Feedback Question 10.
A ______________ previously occupied the site
on which the NAR Building is now located.
A
Gas station
B
Super 8
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CFC
D
None of the answers shown
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A ______________ previously occupied the site
on which the NAR Building is now located.
A
Gas station
B
Super 8
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CFC
D
None of the answers shown
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What's This Sustainability Stuff?
To this point in the course, you cannot have
missed the word “sustainability.” The operative
word nowadays is “sustainability.”
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What's This Sustainability Stuff?
To this point in the course, you cannot have
missed the word “sustainability.” The operative
word nowadays is “sustainability.”
You will hear the words sustainable &
sustainability used in many different ways, but
what does "sustainability" really
mean, and how
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can you tell if your community, for example, is
sustainable?
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Green Building Materials
Materials are actual parts used in the building
process. When “green” construction products
are used, the chemicals have been reduced or
are non-existent, creating a better degree of
air quality.
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Green Building Materials
For interior spaces, paints with little to
no Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
are common in each building phase of
“green” construction finishes. VOCs
produce a sometimes odorless,
breathable gas when applied, diminish
air quality, and have been shown
to be
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detrimental to health.
Freshly painted is not good; THESE ARE
HIGH TOXINS FILLING THE AIR
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Green Building Materials
You will begin to hear about natural materials used in sustainable building
practices around the world:
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Green Building Materials
You will begin to hear about natural materials used in sustainable building
practices around the world:
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Green Building Materials
You will begin to hear about natural materials used in sustainable building
practices around the world:
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Green Building Materials
You will begin to hear about natural materials used in sustainable building
practices around the world:
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Green Building Materials
You will begin to hear about natural materials used in sustainable building
practices around the world:
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Green Building Materials
You will begin to hear about natural materials used in sustainable building
practices around the world:
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Green Building Materials
You will begin to hear about natural materials used in sustainable building
practices around the world:
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Poll Question 11.
All of the following are considered renewable
energy sources except:
A
Oil
B
Wind
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Solar
D
All are renewable sources
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Poll Question 11.
All of the following are considered renewable
energy sources except:
A
Oil
B
Wind
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Solar
D
All are renewable sources
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Green Building Materials
In green building, the materials plus
the performance contribute to the
safety of the occupants, and that safety
can be measurable, rated, and
certified. It is the energy efficiency that
is good for indoor air quality, and the
environment that gains points for
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certified materials and structures.
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Green Building Materials
Pre-Panelized Walls
Pre-panelization means superior
quality control, simplification of your
building process, dimensional accuracy,
and reduction of labor and on-site cycle
time.
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 Fast construction: two to four days
on most structures
 Two inches of insulation and interior
furring strips for easier finishing
 No delay waiting for skilled trades or
material shortages
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Green Building Materials
Formless Technology
Formless technology (stays in place)
gives you maximum flexibility on the
job site with a minimum investment.
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Green Building Materials
Formless Technology
Formless technology (stays in place)
gives you maximum flexibility on the
job site with a minimum investment.
Solid Concrete Walls
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Solid concrete walls prevent the
chaffing and cracking problems
associated with block walls, which
means fewer call backs to a builder.
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Green Building Materials
There are so many new materials real
estate professionals will need to learn
about in the very near future.
Tank-less water heaters, and systems
that capture solar wind and storm
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water, are coming at a rapid rate.
There
are sustainable roofing materials,
environmentally friendly insulation.
The use of renewable energy
technologies is the wave of the future,
and will save 20%-40% on a utility bill.
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Green Building Materials
Owners of Green Buildings expect:
 A reduction in liability insurance
 A reduction in worker’s compensation insurance
 Increased Market Value
 Decreased energy costs
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 Decreased operation and maintenance costs
 Overall paybacks
 Higher tenancy rates
 Higher productivity for occupants
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Is building green more expensive initially?
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Is building green more expensive initially?
Yes. For example, the owner of a 38-unit
apartment house recently reported that her
heating expenses rose from $22,000 in
2000 to $38,000 in 2008, representing a
70% increase in operating cost.
Her apartment house is occupied
by many
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rent-burdened families who pay more than
30% of their incomes on rent.
The increase in heating expenses was
stifling on-going maintenance and kept her
from re-investing in upgrades and other
capital improvements.
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Is building green more expensive initially?
She found that preserving and upgrading
one of her existing apartments cost half as
much as building a new one. A contractor
suggested that a retrofit, including a new
boiler, vent damper controls, and other
improvements to the building’s envelope
including caulking, storm windows,
ceiling
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insulation (none of which is very disruptive
to tenants) would cost approximately
$2,500 per unit.
Yes. That’s not cheap. But the payback to
the owner was estimated to be six years.
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Feedback Question 12.
Owners of Green Buildings expect:
A
Decreased energy costs
B
Decreased operation and maintenance
costs
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C
Overall paybacks
D
All of the answers shown
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Feedback Question 12.
Owners of Green Buildings expect:
A
Decreased energy costs
B
Decreased operation and maintenance
costs
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C
Overall paybacks
D
All of the answers shown
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Rating Systems
The industry supports incentivizing owners
to make energy efficiency improvements and
is strongly supportive of new green building.
The industry is greatly divided, however,
when it comes to Energy Performance
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Ratings – especially for older residential
housing stock. Many in the real estate
industry fear that government may
implement a mandatory system of home
energy labels while mandating energy
efficiency improvements.
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LEED® Rating System
The United States Green Building Council
(USGBC) has conducted research and
determined that:
 Health is better in green-built homes
and commercial structures
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LEED® Rating System
The United States Green Building Council
(USGBC) has conducted research and
determined that:
 Health is better in green-built homes
and commercial structures
 Student test scores are 20% higher in
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are more
engaged in their work
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LEED® Rating System
The United States Green Building Council
(USGBC) has conducted research and
determined that:
 Health is better in green-built homes
and commercial structures
 Student test scores are 20% higher in
green schools, and teachers www.Mckissock.com
are more
engaged in their work
 In green hospitals, nurses make fewer
mistakes and patients are released two
days earlier
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LEED® Rating System
The United States Green Building Council
(USGBC) has conducted research and
determined that:
 Health is better in green-built homes
and commercial structures
 Student test scores are 20% higher in
green schools, and teachers www.Mckissock.com
are more
engaged in their work
 In green hospitals, nurses make fewer
mistakes and patients are released two
days earlier
 In green office buildings, productivity
is higher and absenteeism is lower
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LEED® Rating System
The United States Green Building Council
(USGBC) has conducted research and
determined that:
 Health is better in green-built homes
and commercial structures
 Student test scores are 20% higher in
green schools, and teachers www.Mckissock.com
are more
engaged in their work
 In green hospitals, nurses make fewer
mistakes and patients are released two
days earlier
 In green office buildings, productivity
is higher and absenteeism is lower
 In green shopping malls, retail sales
are higher
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LEED® Rating System
 In 1999, the USGBC created a voluntary
national standard for developing highperformance sustainable buildings.
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LEED® Rating System
 In 1999, the USGBC created a voluntary
national standard for developing highperformance sustainable buildings.
 The USGBC is a non-profit organization
dedicated to make green buildings available
to everyone.
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LEED® Rating System
 In 1999, the USGBC created a voluntary
national standard for developing highperformance sustainable buildings.
 The USGBC is a non-profit organization
dedicated to make green buildings available
to everyone.
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 Their LEED® (Leadership in Energy
and
Environmental Design) has emerged as the
most recognized force in the accelerating
market for green buildings by federal
agencies.
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LEED® Rating System
 In 1999, the USGBC created a voluntary
national standard for developing highperformance sustainable buildings.
 The USGBC is a non-profit organization
dedicated to make green buildings available
to everyone.
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 Their LEED® (Leadership in Energy
and
Environmental Design) has emerged as the
most recognized force in the accelerating
market for green buildings by federal
agencies.
 The LEED® rating system is a tool for green
building and construction.
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LEED® Rating System
 In 1999, the USGBC created a voluntary
national standard for developing highperformance sustainable buildings.
 The USGBC is a non-profit organization
dedicated to make green buildings available
to everyone.
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 Their LEED® (Leadership in Energy
and
Environmental Design) has emerged as the
most recognized force in the accelerating
market for green buildings by federal
agencies.
 The LEED® rating system is a tool for green
building and construction.
 The LEED® rating system applies to both
residential and commercial property.
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Feedback Question 13.
The real estate industry supports ____________
owners to make energy-efficiency
improvements.
A
Incentivizing
B
Requiring
C
Both of these answers
D
Neither of these answers
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Feedback Question 13.
The real estate industry supports ____________
owners to make energy-efficiency
improvements.
A
Incentivizing
B
Requiring
C
Both of these answers
D
Neither of these answers
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LEED® Rating System
LEED® Certifications are Certified (40-49
points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79
points), and Platinum (80 points and above),
and are available for:
 New construction (most popular)
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LEED® Rating System
LEED® Certifications are Certified (40-49
points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79
points), and Platinum (80 points and above),
and are available for:
 New construction (most popular)
 Existing buildings
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LEED® Rating System
LEED® Certifications are Certified (40-49
points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79
points), and Platinum (80 points and above),
and are available for:
 New construction (most popular)
 Existing buildings
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 Commercial interiors (including tenant buildouts)
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LEED® Rating System
LEED® Certifications are Certified (40-49
points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79
points), and Platinum (80 points and above),
and are available for:
 New construction (most popular)
 Existing buildings
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 Commercial interiors (including tenant buildouts)
 Core and shell without fill-outs
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LEED® Rating System
LEED® Certifications are Certified (40-49
points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79
points), and Platinum (80 points and above),
and are available for:
 New construction (most popular)
 Existing buildings
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 Commercial interiors (including tenant buildouts)
 Core and shell without fill-outs
 Schools, retail, healthcare, and
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LEED® Rating System
LEED® Certifications are Certified (40-49
points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79
points), and Platinum (80 points and above),
and are available for:
 New construction (most popular)
 Existing buildings
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 Commercial interiors (including tenant buildouts)
 Core and shell without fill-outs
 Schools, retail, healthcare, and
 RESIDENTIAL HOMES
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LEED® Rating System
Points are awarded based on the following
items:
 Sustainable sites (26 possible)
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LEED® Rating System
Points are awarded based on the following
items:
 Sustainable sites (26 possible)
 Water efficiency (10 possible)
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LEED® Rating System
Points are awarded based on the following
items:
 Sustainable sites (26 possible)
 Water efficiency (10 possible)
 Energy and Atmosphere (35 possible)
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LEED® Rating System
Points are awarded based on the following
items:
 Sustainable sites (26 possible)
 Water efficiency (10 possible)
 Energy and Atmosphere (35 possible)
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 Materials and Resources (14 possible)
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LEED® Rating System
Points are awarded based on the following
items:
 Sustainable sites (26 possible)
 Water efficiency (10 possible)
 Energy and Atmosphere (35 possible)
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 Materials and Resources (14 possible)
 Indoor Environmental Quality (15 possible)
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LEED® Rating System
Points are awarded based on the following
items:
 Sustainable sites (26 possible)
 Water efficiency (10 possible)
 Energy and Atmosphere (35 possible)
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 Materials and Resources (14 possible)
 Indoor Environmental Quality (15 possible)
 Innovation in design (6 possible)
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LEED® Rating System
Points are awarded based on the following
items:
 Sustainable sites (26 possible)
 Water efficiency (10 possible)
 Energy and Atmosphere (35 possible)
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 Materials and Resources (14 possible)
 Indoor Environmental Quality (15 possible)
 Innovation in design (6 possible)
 Regional priority (4 possible)
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LEED® Rating System
Interior materials used should be
without toxins such as
formaldehyde, commonly found in
paints and adhesives. The fewer
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toxic materials used in the building
process, the more points achieved
in the certifications which should
carry through to valuations.
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LEED® Rating System
Some of the materials used to gain points in green building include:
 Carpeting made from recycled tires, tile made from recycled glass
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LEED® Rating System
Some of the materials used to gain points in green building include:
 Carpeting made from recycled tires, tile made from recycled glass
 Fabrics for upholstery, windows, and accessories made from organic cotton which
can gain LEED® credits
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Some of the materials used to gain points in green building include:
 Carpeting made from recycled tires, tile made from recycled glass
 Fabrics for upholstery, windows, and accessories made from organic cotton which
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tires that absorb rainwater, recycle it through a
pump, and use it to flush toilets and water the yard in dry times
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Some of the materials used to gain points in green building include:
 Carpeting made from recycled tires, tile made from recycled glass
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tires that absorb rainwater, recycle it through a
pump, and use it to flush toilets and water the yard in dry times
 Wood for flooring from trees that are not killed, but just shaved
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Some of the materials used to gain points in green building include:
 Carpeting made from recycled tires, tile made from recycled glass
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can gain LEED® credits
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tires that absorb rainwater, recycle it through a
pump, and use it to flush toilets and water the yard in dry times
 Wood for flooring from trees that are not killed, but just shaved
 Building walls made from foam to withstand higher wind velocity
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Some of the materials used to gain points in green building include:
 Carpeting made from recycled tires, tile made from recycled glass
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tires that absorb rainwater, recycle it through a
pump, and use it to flush toilets and water the yard in dry times
 Wood for flooring from trees that are not killed, but just shaved
 Building walls made from foam to withstand higher wind velocity
 Adhesives, insulation, grout, and finishes all with low or no VOCs that damage a
home’s or commercial building’s indoor air quality
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Poll Question 14.
Which of the following is NOT one of the items
that LEEDTM certification points are based on?
A
Water efficiency
B
Outdoor environmental quality
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C
Innovation in design
D
Energy and Atmosphere
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Poll Question 14.
Which of the following is NOT one of the items
that LEEDTM certification points are based on?
A
Water efficiency
B
Outdoor environmental quality
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C
Innovation in design
D
Energy and Atmosphere
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LEED® Rating System – Case Study
The REALTOR® Building in D.C. is Certified
Silver. The Proximity Hotel, Greensboro,
North Carolina (a featured Case Study by the
USGBC) was awarded the Platinum
certification in 2008 by demonstrating that
the building used 39% less energy, 34% less
water, and diverted 87% of building
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materials from the landfill.
Return to the USGBC site at
http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CM
SPageID=1721.
(Be patient. It takes a few seconds for the
site to load.)
Find the Proximity Hotel Case Study.
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LEED® Rating System – Case Study
The 4 Diamond Luxury
Proximity Hotel used
local materials saving
on transportation and
REFER TO YOUR
helping the local
PARTICIPANT
economy. Of the
GUIDE PAGE #24
materials in the
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FOR DETAILS OF
building, 46 percent
THE CASE STUDY.
were sourced regionally
and most of the
furniture was made
within 18 miles of the
site.
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LEED® Rating System
The American Society of Interior Designers has
also teamed with The U.S. Green Building
Council to develop a REGREEN program which
deals with green residential remodeling.
Check
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http://www.regreenprogram.org/ Case
studies illustrate that green does not
necessarily mean weird or ugly.
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Feedback Question 15.
LEED ™ Certifications are most popular:
A
For new construction
B
For residential homes
C
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For rehabs of older buildings
D
For industrial buildings
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Feedback Question 15.
LEED ™ Certifications are most popular:
A
For new construction
B
For residential homes
C
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For rehabs of older buildings
D
For industrial buildings
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ENERGY STAR Ratings
Most of us are familiar with the ENERGY STAR
logo seen on dishwashers and other
appliances.
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ENERGY STAR Ratings
Most of us are familiar with the ENERGY STAR
logo seen on dishwashers and other
appliances.
ENERGY STAR at http://www.energystar.gov/
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is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of
Energy dedicated to helping us all save money
and protect the environment through energyefficient products and practices.
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ENERGY STAR Ratings
To earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet
guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. These
homes must be at least 15% more energyefficient than homes built to the
2004
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International Residential Code (IRC), and
include additional energy-saving features that
typically make them 20 - 30% more efficient
than standard homes.
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ENERGY STAR Ratings
With homebuyers increasingly interested in
green building, energy efficiency is the place to
start.
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ENERGY STAR Ratings
With homebuyers increasingly interested in
green building, energy efficiency is the place to
start.
Many of today’s homeowners are
concerned
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because the energy used in their homes often
comes from the burning of fossil fuels at
power plants, which they fear contributes to
smog, acid rain, and risks of global warming.
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Feedback Question 16.
The IRC refers to:
A
International Relocation Companies
B
The International Residential Code
C
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The Internal Revenue Commission
D
None of the above
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Feedback Question 16.
The IRC refers to:
A
International Relocation Companies
B
The International Residential Code
C
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The Internal Revenue Commission
D
None of the above
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ENERGY STAR Ratings
Any home three stories or less can earn the
ENERGY STAR label if it has been verified to
meet EPA's guidelines, including: single family,
attached, and low-rise multi-family
homes;
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manufactured homes; systems-built homes
(e.g., SIP, ICF, or modular construction); log
homes, concrete homes; and even existing
retrofitted homes.
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ENERGY STAR Ratings
ENERGY STAR qualified homes can include a variety of 'tried-and-true' energyefficient features that contribute to improved home quality and homeowner
comfort, and to lower energy demand and reduced air pollution:
 Insulation
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ENERGY STAR Ratings
ENERGY STAR qualified homes can include a variety of 'tried-and-true' energyefficient features that contribute to improved home quality and homeowner
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comfort, and to lower energy demand and reduced air pollution:
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 Efficient HVAC Equipment
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 Efficient HVAC Equipment
 Efficient Products
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comfort, and to lower energy demand and reduced air pollution:
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 Efficient HVAC Equipment
 Efficient Products
 Third Party Verification
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ENERGY STAR Ratings
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“While Home Star legislation appears to be an effective approach to incentivize
homeowners to conduct energy efficiency improvements at home, NAR is very
concerned about administrative initiatives that take a much different approach
and seem to use the home buying process as the vehicle to implement a system
of energy labels, while also mandating energy efficiency improvements.”
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Poll Question 17.
The ENERGY STAR® Homes program promotes
voluntary partnerships with home builders to
construct new homes that are ________ more
energy-efficient.
A
10%
B
20%
C
30%
D
40%
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Poll Question 17.
The ENERGY STAR® Homes program promotes
voluntary partnerships with home builders to
construct new homes that are ________ more
energy-efficient.
A
10%
B
20%
C
30%
D
40%
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RESNET Rating System
The Residential Services Network (RESNET)
rating index known as HERS (Home Energy
Rating System Index) provides scores from
1-100 for residential properties. Their
website http://resnet.us/ provides
information on how to become a certified
rater and much more.
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RESNET Rating System
A HERS Report includes:
 Overall Rating Score of the house in its
current condition
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RESNET Rating System
A HERS Report includes:
 Overall Rating Score of the house in its
current condition
 Recommended energy upgrades
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RESNET Rating System
A HERS Report includes:
 Overall Rating Score of the house in its
current condition
 Recommended energy upgrades
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 Estimate of the cost, annual savings, and
useful life of upgrades
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A HERS Report includes:
 Overall Rating Score of the house in its
current condition
 Recommended energy upgrades
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 Estimate of the cost, annual savings, and
useful life of upgrades
 Improved Rating Score after the installation
of recommended upgrades
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A HERS Report includes:
 Overall Rating Score of the house in its
current condition
 Recommended energy upgrades
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 Estimate of the cost, annual savings, and
useful life of upgrades
 Improved Rating Score after the installation
of recommended upgrades
 Estimate of total energy cost for home
before and after energy upgrades
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Some of the areas raters include in their report:
 Thermal resistance of insulation materials
 Blower door testing procedures
 Duct leakage testing procedures
 Variations in construction types and their ramifications
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 Types and efficiencies of windows
 Types and efficiencies of heating, cooling, water heating, and lighting systems
 Types and characteristics of space conditioning and domestic hot water
distribution systems
 Types of thermostatic controls
 Determination of air leakage
 Quality assurance
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Because more and more consumers
are requesting home energy audits,
it is important that real estate
practitioners know what energy
audits are and how they are being
utilized.
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entails, go to http://resnet.us/homeenergy-audit.
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Feedback Question 18.
The _______ rating index known as ________
provides scores from 1-100 for residential
properties.
A
ENERGY STAR ,CORE™
B
USGBC, LEED™
C
RESNET, HERS
D
EPA, OSHA
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The _______ rating index known as ________
provides scores from 1-100 for residential
properties.
A
ENERGY STAR ,CORE™
B
USGBC, LEED™
C
RESNET, HERS
D
EPA, OSHA
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RESNET Rating System
Homeowners order energy audits to:
 Save money on their energy bill
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RESNET Rating System
Homeowners order energy audits to:
 Save money on their energy bill
 Increase the comfort of their home
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RESNET Rating System
Homeowners order energy audits to:
 Save money on their energy bill
 Increase the comfort of their home
 Increase their home’s resale value
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Homeowners order energy audits to:
 Save money on their energy bill
 Increase the comfort of their home
 Increase their home’s resale value
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 Increase their home’s marketability
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Homeowners order energy audits to:
 Save money on their energy bill
 Increase the comfort of their home
 Increase their home’s resale value
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 Increase their home’s marketability
 Uncover hidden problems
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Homeowners order energy audits to:
 Save money on their energy bill
 Increase the comfort of their home
 Increase their home’s resale value
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 Increase their home’s marketability
 Uncover hidden problems
 Help the environment
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Homeowners order energy audits to:
 Save money on their energy bill
 Increase the comfort of their home
 Increase their home’s resale value
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 Increase their home’s marketability
 Uncover hidden problems
 Help the environment
 Take advantage of government
incentive programs
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RESNET Rating System
Licensees need to build knowledge and
resources into their practice of their
profession to assist clients in purchases
and making land sale decisions. They
should stay up to date with the leading
“green” home certification programs
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including Energy Star® and LEED™; and
help clients buy and sell certified
properties, use verified energy savings
and green financing tools to realize
larger loans, and make transactions
easier to close.
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RESNET Rating System
RESNET has defined three types of
energy assessments for existing homes
which range in complexity from a simple
but effective walk-through survey to a
performance audit using diagnostic
equipment and computerized data
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analysis to a comprehensive home
energy rating utilizing the most
sophisticated modeling software to
produce a home rating score on the HERS
(Home Energy Rating System Index).
These options, listed from least complex
to most complex, are explained on the
next slide
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Feedback Question 19.
Homeowners do not order energy audits to:
A
Save money on their energy bills
B
Take advantage of government programs
C
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Determine most probable sales price
D
Uncover hidden problems
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Feedback Question 19.
Homeowners do not order energy audits to:
A
Save money on their energy bills
B
Take advantage of government programs
C
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D
Uncover hidden problems
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1
The least complex option is a Home Energy Survey which is a visual inspection
with no diagnostic testing.
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1
The least complex option is a Home Energy Survey which is a visual inspection
with no diagnostic testing.
2
A Building Performance Audit includes all of the inspections provided in the
Home Energy Survey and also includes diagnostic testing using specialized
equipment.
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1
The least complex option is a Home Energy Survey which is a visual inspection
with no diagnostic testing.
2
A Building Performance Audit includes all of the inspections provided in the
Home Energy Survey and also includes diagnostic testing using specialized
equipment.
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3
A Comprehensive HERS Rating is the most in-depth performance audit of an
existing home. It consists of the evaluation, diagnostic testing, cost-effective
recommendations, and work specifications contained in a Building
Performance Audit.
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Home Energy Survey
The least complex option is a Home Energy Survey which is a visual inspection
with no diagnostic testing. Inspections are made regarding:
 Building envelope features (windows, doors, insulation, ducts) and ages
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Home Energy Survey
The least complex option is a Home Energy Survey which is a visual inspection
with no diagnostic testing. Inspections are made regarding:
 Building envelope features (windows, doors, insulation, ducts) and ages
 Heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment types, characteristics, and ages
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Home Energy Survey
The least complex option is a Home Energy Survey which is a visual inspection
with no diagnostic testing. Inspections are made regarding:
 Building envelope features (windows, doors, insulation, ducts) and ages
 Heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment types, characteristics, and ages
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 Appliance and lighting characteristics
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Home Energy Survey
The least complex option is a Home Energy Survey which is a visual inspection
with no diagnostic testing. Inspections are made regarding:
 Building envelope features (windows, doors, insulation, ducts) and ages
 Heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment types, characteristics, and ages
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 Appliance and lighting characteristics
 Comfort complaints
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Home Energy Survey
The least complex option is a Home Energy Survey which is a visual inspection
with no diagnostic testing. Inspections are made regarding:
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 Heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment types, characteristics, and ages
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 Appliance and lighting characteristics
 Comfort complaints
 Visible moisture issues
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Home Energy Survey
The least complex option is a Home Energy Survey which is a visual inspection
with no diagnostic testing. Inspections are made regarding:
 Building envelope features (windows, doors, insulation, ducts) and ages
 Heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment types, characteristics, and ages
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 Appliance and lighting characteristics
 Comfort complaints
 Visible moisture issues
 Visible health and safety issues
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Building Performance Audit
A Building Performance Audit includes all of
the inspections provided in the Home
Energy Survey and also includes diagnostic
testing using specialized equipment such as
a blower door (which measures how air tight
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your home is), duct leakage tester
(which
measures tightness of your air ducts),
combustion analyzer and thermal infrared
camera (which shows improper caulking,
windows, framing gaps, and other such
issues).
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Comprehensive HERS Rating
A Comprehensive HERS Rating is the most indepth performance audit of an existing home.
It consists of the evaluation, diagnostic testing,
cost-effective recommendations, and work
specifications contained in a Building
Performance Audit.
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Comprehensive HERS Rating
A Comprehensive HERS Rating is the most indepth performance audit of an existing home.
It consists of the evaluation, diagnostic testing,
cost-effective recommendations, and work
specifications contained in a Building
Performance Audit.
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In addition, a Comprehensive HERS
Rating
includes a computerized simulation analysis
utilizing RESNET Accredited Rating Software to
calculate a rating score on the HERS Index.
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Comprehensive HERS Rating
A Comprehensive HERS Rating is the most indepth performance audit of an existing home.
It consists of the evaluation, diagnostic testing,
cost-effective recommendations, and work
specifications contained in a Building
Performance Audit.
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In addition, a Comprehensive HERS
Rating
includes a computerized simulation analysis
utilizing RESNET Accredited Rating Software to
calculate a rating score on the HERS Index.
The report will also contain a cost/benefit
analysis for the recommended improvements
and expected return on investment.
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Comprehensive HERS Rating
DO NOT SAY YOU HAVE CERTIFIED any home.
 There are various ways to achieve the final level of energy efficiency a
property owner desires and obtain a certificate and a number for verification
with a third party organization.
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Comprehensive HERS Rating
DO NOT SAY YOU HAVE CERTIFIED any home.
 There are various ways to achieve the final level of energy efficiency a
property owner desires and obtain a certificate and a number for verification
with a third party organization.
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 A good practice is to guide clients toward these resources. Having a third
party verification is what actually certifies a structure as “green.”
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Comprehensive HERS Rating
DO NOT SAY YOU HAVE CERTIFIED any home.
 There are various ways to achieve the final level of energy efficiency a
property owner desires and obtain a certificate and a number for verification
with a third party organization.
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 A good practice is to guide clients toward these resources. Having a third
party verification is what actually certifies a structure as “green.”
 You do not want to act as or be a certifying agent, or be viewed as one,
unless you are actually certified.
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Poll Question 20.
The RESNET energy assessment in which a
professional performs a visual inspection with no
diagnostic testing is a:
A
Home Energy Survey
B
Building Performance Audit
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Comprehensive HERS Rating
D
LEED Certification
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Poll Question 20.
The RESNET energy assessment in which a
professional performs a visual inspection with no
diagnostic testing is a:
A
Home Energy Survey
B
Building Performance Audit
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Comprehensive HERS Rating
D
LEED Certification
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Energy-Efficient Mortgages
An innovative loan product, the
energy-efficient mortgage, (EEM)
was first introduced by Fannie Mae
in 1979 but was not a major avenue
for financing a home for mortgage
and real estate professionals. There
was not enough activity in the field
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of energy efficiency to merit a level
of activity. This has changed
drastically in the last few years.
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Why the EEM works?
Older Existing Home
Same Home with Energy
Improvements
Home Price
(90% mortgage, 8% Interest)
$150,000
$154,000
Loan Amount
$135,000
$139,000
Monthly Payment*
$991
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+$186
$1023
Total Monthly cost of Home
Ownership
$1,177
$1,116
Monthly Savings
0
$61
Energy Bills
+$93
*Estimated mortgage payments are based upon principle and interest only, and do
not include taxes and insurance. Values indicated here are for example only, and
will vary from home to home.
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Feedback Question 21.
Energy-Efficient Mortgages were first introduced
by which entity?
A
Fannie Mae
B
Freddie Mac
C
HUD
D
FHA
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Feedback Question 21.
Energy-Efficient Mortgages were first introduced
by which entity?
A
Fannie Mae
B
Freddie Mac
C
HUD
D
FHA
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Alternative Energy Sources
There clearly is a consumer-driven demand
for “green” and many Americans are
concerned about ‘”greenhouse gases” and
are seeking information on alternative
energy sources.
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Alternative Energy Sources
There clearly is a consumer-driven demand
for “green” and many Americans are
concerned about ‘”greenhouse gases” and
are seeking information on alternative
energy sources.
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Recognizing that oil, gas, and coal are
LIMITED energy sources that cannot be
replaced, many Americans look to
RENEWABLE energy sources such as solar or
wind to supplement their energy costs.
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Alternative Energy Sources
RENEWABLE sources include:
 Biomass
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Alternative Energy Sources
RENEWABLE sources include:
 Biomass
 Solar – Of great interest to
“Green Builders”
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Alternative Energy Sources
RENEWABLE sources include:
 Biomass
 Solar – Of great interest to
“Green Builders”
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 Geothermal – Of great interest
to “Green Builders”
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Alternative Energy Sources
RENEWABLE sources include:
 Biomass
 Solar – Of great interest to
“Green Builders”
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 Geothermal – Of great interest
to “Green Builders”
 Wind – Of increasing interest to
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Alternative Energy Sources
RENEWABLE sources include:
 Biomass
 Solar – Of great interest to
“Green Builders”
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 Geothermal – Of great interest
to “Green Builders”
 Wind – Of increasing interest to
“Green Builders”
 Hydroelectric
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Biomass
Biomass is matter usually thought of as
garbage. Some of it is just stuff lying
around -- dead trees, tree branches, yard
clippings, left-over crops, wood chips, and
bark and sawdust from lumber mills. It can
even include used tires and livestock
manure. Your trash, paper products
that
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cannot be recycled into other paper
products, and other household waste are
normally sent to the dump. Your trash
contains some types of biomass that can
be reused. Recycling biomass for fuel and
other uses cuts down on the need for
"landfills."
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Biomass
The conversion of biomass into fuel is called
bio-energy or biodiesel. The conversion
process is known as biotechnology and will
occur in a facility sometimes called a
biorefinery.
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Feedback Question 22.
Recycling ____________ for fuel cuts down on
the need for _________.
A
Coal, environmental audits
B
Biomass, landfills
C
Water, hydroelectricity
D
Solar energy, insulation
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Feedback Question 22.
Recycling ____________ for fuel cuts down on
the need for _________.
A
Coal, environmental audits
B
Biomass, landfills
C
Water, hydroelectricity
D
Solar energy, insulation
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Green Roofs
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The primary objective of a green roof is to absorb the precipitation which contacts
the roof surfaces and release it at a reduced and measured pace. The green roof
reduces runoff volumes from rain and snowmelt and will minimize deleterious
impacts from concentrated storm water runoff. Roof gardens reduce air conditioning
and heating costs and can have a life expectancy of 50 years.
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Solar Power
“A solar cell is a device that converts the
energy of sunlight directly into electricity by
the photovoltaic effect. Sometimes the term
solar cell is reserved for devices intended
specifically to capture energy from sunlight,
such as solar panels and solar cells, while the
term photovoltaic cell is used when the light
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source is unspecified. Assemblies of cells are
used to make solar panels, solar modules, or
photovoltaic arrays. Photovoltaics is the field
of technology and research related to the
application of solar cells in producing
electricity for practical use. The energy
generated this way is an example of solar
energy -- also known as solar power.”
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Solar Power
There are two ways of converting sunlight energy into electricity: directly or indirectly.
Direct conversion is achieved by using
Solar Panels, also called PhotoVoltaic
Arrays. Most solar panels are constructed
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with silicon PV cells, which are somewhat
analogous to the chlorophyll used by
living organisms. Solar Panels can be
installed either on the ground, on
country-side houses or massive power
plants, or on rooftops for individual use.
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Solar Power
There are two ways of converting sunlight energy into electricity: directly or indirectly.
Indirect conversion is achieved by
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a
conventional power plant, or it can even
be combined with PV arrays to improve
their efficiency. It is the same basic
process as using a magnifying glass to
burn something. http://solarpower.com/
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Poll Question 23.
Roof gardens can have a life expectancy of _____
years.
A
10
B
25
C
50
D
75
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Poll Question 23.
Roof gardens can have a life expectancy of _____
years.
A
10
B
25
C
50
D
75
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Solar Power
Setting up a solar power system in your
property can increase your property’s value
and be regarded as an effective investment.
The Appraisal Institute reveals that by installing
a Photovoltaic solar electric system, the value
of homes can increase by $20,000 for every
$1,000 per year saved in operating
costs.
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Numerous countries are encouraging
individuals and businesses to install PV solar
power systems in order to improve the
efficiency of energy costs.
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Geothermal Heat Pumps
Geo-exchange systems (more commonly
referred to as Geothermal Heat Pump
Systems or GHPs) are among the most
efficient and comfortable heating and
cooling technologies currently available,
because they use the earth’s natural
heat to provide heating, cooling,
and
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often, water heating. They are using a
heat source that is literally free.
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Feedback Question 24.
Converting solar energy into electricity through
direct conversion is achieved by:
A
Using solar panels
B
Concentrating sunlight using lenses or
mirrors
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C
Transferring the sun's heat to a transfer
fluid
D
There is no direct conversion method
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Feedback Question 24.
Converting solar energy into electricity through
direct conversion is achieved by:
A
Using solar panels
B
Concentrating sunlight using lenses or
mirrors
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C
Transferring the sun's heat to a transfer
fluid
D
There is no direct conversion method
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Geothermal Heat Pumps
There are four basic types of ground loop systems.
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Geothermal Heat Pumps
There are four basic types of ground loop systems.
Closed Loops Systems
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Geothermal Heat Pumps
There are four basic types of ground loop systems.
Closed Loops Systems
Open Loop Systems
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Geothermal Heat Pumps
There are four basic types of ground loop systems.
Closed Loops Systems
Open Loop Systems
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Which one of these is best depends on the climate, soil conditions, available land, and
local installation costs at the site. All of these approaches can be used for residential and
commercial building applications.
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Closed-Loop Systems
Horizontal
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This type of installation is generally most cost-effective for residential installations,
particularly for new construction where sufficient land is available. It requires
trenches at least four feet deep. The most common layouts either use two pipes,
one buried at six feet, and the other at four feet, or two pipes placed side-by-side
at five feet in the ground in a two-foot wide trench. The Slinky™ method of looping
pipe allows more pipe in a shorter trench, which cuts down on installation costs
and makes horizontal installation possible in areas it would not be possible with
conventional horizontal applications.
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Closed-Loop Systems
Vertical
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Large commercial buildings and schools often use vertical systems because the
land area required for horizontal loops would be prohibitive. Vertical loops are also
used where the soil is too shallow for trenching, and they minimize the disturbance
to existing landscaping. For a vertical system, holes (approximately four inches in
diameter) are drilled about 20 feet apart and 100 - 400 feet deep. Into these holes
go two pipes that are connected at the bottom with a U-bend to form a loop. The
vertical loops are connected with horizontal pipe (i.e., manifold), placed in
trenches, and connected to the heat pump in the building.
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Closed-Loop Systems
Pond\Lake
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If the site has an adequate water body, this may be the lowest cost option. A
supply line pipe is run underground from the building to the water and coiled into
circles at least eight feet under the surface to prevent freezing. The coils should be
placed only in a water source that meets minimum volume, depth, and quality
criteria.
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Feedback Question 25.
According to experts, homes more than _____
years old probably do not have a good heating
system.
A
5 years
B
10 years
C
15 years
D
20 years
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Feedback Question 25.
According to experts, homes more than _____
years old probably do not have a good heating
system.
A
5 years
B
10 years
C
15 years
D
20 years
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Open Loop Systems
Open Loop Systems
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This type of system uses well or surface body water as the heat exchange fluid that
circulates directly through the GHP system. Once it has circulated through the
system, the water returns to the ground through the well, a recharge well, or
surface discharge. This option is obviously practical only where there is an
adequate supply of relatively clean water, and all local codes and regulations
regarding groundwater discharge are met.
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What about Fuel Cells?
A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that
combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce
electricity, with water and heat as its byproducts.
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What about Fuel Cells?
Most of the discussion on fuel cells has to do
with hydrogen-powered cars and trucks -- not
buildings.
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What about Fuel Cells?
Most of the discussion on fuel cells has to do
with hydrogen-powered cars and trucks -- not
buildings.
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Broadway in
New York City, combines alternative energy
uses including fuel cell technology. The
building is one of the subjects of "Big and
Green", an exhibit at the National Building
Museum in Washington, D.C. One of the points
the exhibit makes is that many of the
skyscrapers we know and love are energy
guzzlers.
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Poll Question 26.
Which of the following is a factor in determining
which type of geothermal heat pump is best?
A
Soil conditions
B
Available land
C
Climate
D
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Which of the following is a factor in determining
which type of geothermal heat pump is best?
A
Soil conditions
B
Available land
C
Climate
D
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Wind Is Free
“Wind power is now the world’s fastest
growing energy source and has become
one of the most rapidly expanding
industries with sales of roughly $2 billion in
1998,” said Chris Flavin of the World Watch
Institute.
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Wind Is Free
An average U.S. household uses about
10,655 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity
each year. One megawatt of wind energy
can generate from 2.4 to more than 3
million kWh annually. Therefore, a
megawatt of wind generates about as
much electricity as 225 to 300 households
use.
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Feedback Question 27.
Which alternative energy source is two to three
times more efficient than burning fuel?
A
Solar power
B
Fuel cells
C
Hydroelectric
D
Wind
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Feedback Question 27.
Which alternative energy source is two to three
times more efficient than burning fuel?
A
Solar power
B
Fuel cells
C
Hydroelectric
D
Wind
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Hydroelectric
Our final renewable energy source, hydroelectric power, uses flowing water to
create electricity. The most common type of hydroelectric plant uses a dam on a
river to store water in a reservoir. Water released from the reservoir flows through
a pipe and into a turbine, which spins to drive a generator, producing electricity.
Pumped storage plants use a two-reservoir system, pumping water from a river or
a reservoir to a higher reservoir when electricity prices are low during the night.
When the value of electricity on the grid is higher during the day, water is released
from the upper reservoir, spinning the turbines to produce electricity.
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Green Building Finance Consortium
The Green Building Finance Consortium (GBFC) is a group of leading corporations,
real estate companies, and trade groups who have joined together to address the
need for independent research and analysis of investment in green or energyefficient buildings.
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Green Building Finance Consortium
The Green Building Finance Consortium (GBFC) is a group of leading corporations,
real estate companies, and trade groups who have joined together to address the
need for independent research and analysis of investment in green or energyefficient buildings.
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The GBFC was formed to help fill the void of information, methods, and practices
for the valuation and underwriting of sustainable properties. When the Consortium
was founded in 2006, the public sector was pioneering sustainability in some of its
properties, yet the private sector was well behind. Accordingly, the Consortium
chose to focus its efforts on enabling private sector participants to make
sustainable property investment decisions from a financial/fiduciary perspective.
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Poll Question 28.
Fuel cells are _____________ and generally
___________________ for use in residential
construction.
A
Highly volatile, too dangerous
B
Inefficient, not recommended
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C
Expensive, not practical
D
Sometimes not permitted by code, too
inefficient
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Poll Question 28.
Fuel cells are _____________ and generally
___________________ for use in residential
construction.
A
Highly volatile, too dangerous
B
Inefficient, not recommended
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C
Expensive, not practical
D
Sometimes not permitted by code, too
inefficient
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