RMC Luncheon- How to become Green Certified.

1. ALLEN W GRIFFIN - CGR GMB, CGP, CAPS President -Gryphon Builders

2. What We Started With:

3. Final Floor Plan:

4. The Process:

5. The Finished Product:

6. Interior Changes:

7. NAHBGREEN.ORG Residential green building is no longer a trend — it is the future of building.

9. Resource Efficiency

10. Energy Efficiency

11. Water Efficiency

12. Indoor Quality

14. Examples of Information Needed:

16. Energy Efficiency – 86 points - Silver 36 - HVAC: manual J, High efficiency, r-8 ducts 17 - Water: insulated pipes, central location WH, 1.28 gal toilets 5 - Lighting: IC Cans, 50% energy star fixtures 28 - Insulation: verified installation

17. Water Efficiency – 19 points - Bronze 1 - Food Disposal 5 - Shower Heads and Faucet 12 - Toilets 1.28 gal Flush

18. Indoor Quality – 77point - Silver 53-Pollution control: HVAC, Water heater locations, Detached garage, Low VOC paints 24-Moisture Management: clean, dry materials, Moisture readings, R8

19. Operation – 12 points - Emerald 6 - Building Owner Manual. 6 - Owner Operation and Maintenance.

20. WHY BUILD A GREEN CERTIFIED HOME? Markets are Changing – Read any national publication, ie: Money and there are articles about this. HAR is changing search criteria. Reduce Carbon Footprint: Reduce Energy Consumption – Operational cost $30 more for 1,100sf – compared to two years ago

21. Changing Market – The Mac Mansion is no longer sought by consumers. Our Remodeling Industry is a prime resource for going green certified – Reuse of existing buildings is more efficient. New Product offering – Be an Expert, offer something different. WHY BUILD A GREEN CERTIFIED HOME?