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| Author | : Anthony Albanese |
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| Release | : 2010 |
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ABSTRACT: Green building in the residential sector has potential to improve the value of the housing market by making homes more affordable and giving industry professionals a competitive edge. Homeowner's may find that building a green home is a worthy investment in today's economic climate of unstable energy prices, home values, and investment opportunities. Home developers and contractors may find that building green homes makes business sense by gaining a competitive edge and market differentiation. The major hindrance of mainstreaming green building can be attributed to the lack of accurate and thorough financial and economic information available. The arguable misconception that green buildings cost more to construct and maintain, coupled with the ambiguity of current data regarding life cycle costing, have turned many developers and contractors away from green building, thus falling back on conventional code compliant means and methods.
| Author | : Eli Green |
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| Release | : 2010 |
| Genre | : Power resources |
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The purpose of this project was to conduct a feasibility study on the effectiveness of using an alternate source of energy such as solar, to provide all or some of the electrical needs of an average South Florida home, consisting of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The home will be tied to the local power company, thus forming a grid solar system with batteries providing backup power. The electricity in South Florida is controlled by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL).
| Author | : Martin Melaver |
| Publisher | : McGraw Hill Professional |
| Total Pages | : 380 |
| Release | : 2008-12-01 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 0071599223 |
What are the real costs and real benefits of building green? As any builder knows, cost estimation and reality are often two very different things. The Green Building Bottom Line makes the case for green building by providing the insights and data that demonstrate the true costs and benefits of building green. It's a “why to” and a “how to” that explores everything from the ground up. The Green Building Bottom Line puts an entire development team at the table to better understand both the issues encountered and what's behind the perceived price premium for building green. This candid and transparent account explores every aspect of green development on groundbreaking projects, from the nation's first all-retail LEED core and shell project to an innovative multitenanted LEED-Existing Buildings office project, to a mixed-use hotel-retail-condo project in a transitional urban market. The authors focus on such issues as values, culture, life-cycle costs, insurance, financing, coordinating a team, marketing, and negotiating leases. Includes: Detailed case studies of green-building projects, start to finish Information on financial, legal, and operational aspects of the job The real-world costs of green building-not unrealistic estimates A behind-the-scenes look at the LEED building process Unique insight from those who have actually done the work The Green Building Bottom Line covers: • Economical and ecological benefits • Auditing sustainability in existing buildings • Financial benefits of green tenancy • Loan analysis • Insurance underwriting • Expense reduction • Writing a green lease • Converting an existing building • Green retail • Brokering sustainability • Marketing • HR practices and processes
| Author | : Brock A. Fleming |
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| Release | : 2009 |
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ABSTRACT: Creating affordable housing requires design professionals, contractors, developers, lenders, and homeowners to work together to create homes for the income categories that need them the most. The demand for affordable housing in Gainesville, Florida is extremely high with much of the existing stock in dire need of rehabilitation. (Florida Housing Data Clearinghouse 2007) The incorporation of energy efficient improvements into affordable housing is essential to lower the homeowner's monthly utility costs. The challenge exists in implementing strategies that are cost-effective without drastically increasing initial costs. This thesis studied the feasibility of creating an affordable net-zero energy home (ZEH) in Gainesville, Florida. The Neighborhood Housing and Development Corporation, a non-profit organization in Gainesville, has recently begun building affordable ENERGY STAR Qualified homes. These homes are required to use 15% less energy than a standard home built to code and have a program outline for achieving this increase in energy efficiency. (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Department of Energy 2009) One of their recently finished ENERGY STAR Qualified homes was chosen to be our baseline model to be upgraded to a ZEH.
| Author | : Naimish S. Upadhyay |
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| Release | : 2009 |
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ABSTRACT: Sustainable development is increasingly being integrated within local government planning across United States. Many communities are attempting to translate this general principle into specific and measurable terms. The urban sustainability planning literature has mostly focused on descriptive case studies of pioneering cities that have been characterized as true innovators in their sustainability efforts. Noticeably absent from the literature, however, has been an examination of the sustainable development claims made by local governments undergoing 'green' certifications. This study evaluates the commitment and efforts of municipalities and counties of Florida within the framework of Florida Green Building Coalition's 'Green Local Government' standard through a web-based content analysis and a mailed survey. The findings indicate that local governments that have adopted this standard demonstrate a fairly high level of commitment to sustainable development. However, the adoption of specific local initiatives towards achieving this designation was found to be ad hoc and piecemeal. The findings also indicate that although some local governments have created novel incentive programs to promote green buildings, administrative, monetary and other barriers are preventing the growth of green building practice. Finally, the societal and economic aspects of sustainability were found to be insufficiently addressed in the local government initiatives as well as in the certification requirements.
| Author | : Adam Picow |
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| Release | : 2009 |
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ABSTRACT: Costs, inexperienced personnel, lack of education, and adaptability to its surrounding area are what seems to fuel the pessimists of the residential new construction industry as to why green building just cannot become commonplace. The research that follows will look into the future market for constructing new green single-family homes in the state of Florida. The first question researched was whether the residential green market has increased at consistent rates with the commercial sector of new construction. The author believes the production of green homes has not grown at the same rate as green commercial buildings, which was proven in this paper. Green residential construction has gained market growth at a rate of 32% while some forms of commercial construction are growing at a rate above 60%. The second question to research is what certifications are available to Florida homes for becoming green. This paper examines LEED Homes, NAHB Green Building Standards, and Florida Green Building Coalition standards. A group of experts has been questioned on their feelings and opinions as far as the future of green homes production in Florida. The researcher examines all information such as government intervention, homebuyer education, and importance of major players in the construction industry that may increase the future production of green homes in Florida.
| Author | : Doctor Jenny Pickerill |
| Publisher | : Zed Books Ltd. |
| Total Pages | : 199 |
| Release | : 2016-01-15 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1780325339 |
It is widely understood that good, affordable eco-housing needs to be at the heart of any attempt to mitigate or adapt to climate change. This is the first book to comprehensively explore eco-housing from a geographical, social and political perspective. It starts from the premise that we already know how to build good eco-houses and we already have the technology to retrofit existing housing. Despite this, relatively few eco-houses are being built. Featuring over thirty case studies of eco-housing in Britain, Spain, Thailand, Argentina and the United States, Eco-Homes examines the ways in which radical changes to our houses – such as making them more temporary, using natural materials, or relying on manual heating and ventilation systems – require changes in how we live. As such, it argues, it is not lack of technology or political will that is holding us back from responding to climate change, but deep-rooted cultural and social understandings of our way of life and what we expect our houses to do for us.
| Author | : Charles J. Kibert |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 600 |
| Release | : 2016-05-02 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 1119055172 |
The leading green building reference, updated with the latest advances in the field Sustainable Construction is the leading reference for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. With broad coverage including architecture, engineering, and construction, this book nevertheless delivers detailed information on all aspects of the green building process, from materials selection to building systems and more. This new fourth edition has been updated to reflect the latest codes and standards, including LEED v4, and includes new coverage of carbon accounting. The discussion has been updated to align with the current thinking on economics, climate change, net zero buildings, and more, with contributions by leaders in the field that illustrate the most recent shifts in thinking and practice. Ancillary materials including an instructor's manual and PowerPoint presentations for each chapter help bring this clear and up-to-date information into the classroom, making this book a valuable reference for working construction professionals. Also, Interactive graphics found throughout the course help activate the content and highlight key concepts for students. Sustainable construction has gone mainstream, and will one day be the industry norm. This book provides a comprehensive reference to all aspects of a project to show you how green building concepts and principles apply throughout the design and construction process. Get up to date on the latest green building codes and standards Learn about the newest technology in green building materials Adopt the best practices in procurement and delivery systems Apply sustainability concepts to all aspects of construction and design Green buildings operate at a very high level of efficiency, which is made possible only by careful consideration every step of the way. Appropriate land use, landscaping, construction materials, siting, water use, and more all play a role in a structure's ultimate carbon footprint. Sustainable Construction provides clear guidance for all aspects of green building, including the most recent advances and the latest technology.
| Author | : Mary E. Lane |
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| Release | : 2010 |
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ABSTRACT: Interviewees made claims that the government did not keep their promises after Katrina, withheld recovery money from them, and that the government wanted Lower Ninth Ward resident's property. Another occurring theme was that MIR has been a guiding force in green innovations and architecture in the area providing education and knowledge to contractors, which has subsequently lowered the cost of building green. This study allowed the researcher to evaluate the current methods being used in building affordable green homes as well as the opinions regarding MIR's efforts in rebuilding and their presence in the Lower Ninth Ward. This study provides information on the innovations being made to help reduce the cost of building green structures. Further research could be conducted to measure the homes affordability over the long-term. Additionally, a future study could be conducted to evaluate how the homeowners interact with the interior spaces of the MIR homes.
| Author | : Craig R. Miller |
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| Release | : 2024 |
| Genre | : Architecture and energy conservation |
| ISBN | : 9780985248765 |
"The HAASE DESIGN home pictured on the cover is a 2,750 sq. ft. house representing a modern interpretation of traditional and regional design methodologies that are unique to North Central Florida. The home was designed and built to exceed ENERGY STAR# and Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Green Home Standards. This HAASE DESIGN home utilizes the following energy and water efficient features: SEER 16 Central Air Conditioning with Puron; Low-E, ENERGY STAR windows; R-30 attic insulation; gas-fired tankless water heating; ENERGY STAR lighting, ceiling fans and appliances; water efficient plumbing fixtures; Florida-Friendly Landscaping'"; EPA-certified catalytic wood burning stoves; passive solar design techniques (such as daylighting, cross ventilation, reflective/light colored exterior finishes, deep overhangs, thermal chimneys, sun orientation and abundant shade trees on east and west elevations); certified sustainable lumber, low- or zero-VOC paints, stains and finishes; universal design that meets Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guideline (ADAAG) requirements; and use of eco-friendly and recycled content and locally produced materials. With the implementation of the Florida Building Code, 8th Edition (2023) Energy Conservation, energy savings in all new homes should meet or exceed those demonstrated in homes like the one pictured on the cover. Contained in this edition of Energy Efficient Building Construction in Florida is an overview of key building features that affect building performance. Where appropriate, provisions of the Florida Energy Conservation Code are also included. Topical areas addressed include: Siting and Passive Design Features The Building as a System Air Leakage- Materials and Techniques Insulation Materials and Techniques Windows and Doors Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC) Duct Design and Sealing Domestic Water Heating Appliances and Lighting It is the intent of this book to guide designers and builders in ensuring that new and remodeled buildings, at a minimum, meet the 2023 Florida Building Code with regard to energy efficiency. Ilt is also hoped that many of the strategies and techniques included in this book become standard practices in the construction or remodeling of buildings in Florida."--Page 4 of cover.
