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Green Home Tour: Alternative Energy and Sustainable Design Practices in Montgomerey County
Brought to you by the DVGBC Residential Circle Committee
Saturday, December 5th, 2009; 10 am - 2 pm (see schedule below)
Visit three examples of alternative energy and sustainable design practices in Montgomery County. Talk with the design and construction teams involved with the building of these environmentally responsible homes and learn about the different techniques used to achieve sustainability from start to finish.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT CLICK HERE.
Some of the sustainable features you will see:
• Geothermal Heat Pump
• Passive Solar Design
• Solar PV & Solar Water Heating
• Radiant Floor Heating
• Energy Recovery Ventilator
• Energy Efficient Lighting & Appliances
• Soy Based Spray Foam Insulation
• Structurally Insulated Panel (SIP) Walls
• Stormwater and Graywater Systems
• Rainwater Harvesting
• On Demand Hot Water
• Stained Concrete Flooring
• Native Landscaping
The O’Neil zero energy home is an award winning and LEED for Homes Gold certified residence using structural insulated panels (SIPS), and was a pioneer Green Home in our area. The home was built at market rate and is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes on a net annual basis, utilizing a 5.25 kw Solar PV system, a super-insulated, super-airtight building envelope, solar orientation and a geothermal heating and cooling system.
This custom built residence by Creswell & Company is pending a LEED for Homes Platinum certification and is a finalist for the 2010 Energy Value Housing Award. The home demonstrates responsible building practices both in the construction process and in the finished home such as passive solar, solar PV, geothermal and more. The builder paid special attention to energy consumption and waste during the building process, using a mobile solar generator and an intensive recycling program coupled with waste reduction practices.
Jon Costanza’s home and SunPower Builder's solar-powered office represent an unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible energy use, and serves as a practical demonstration of alternative energy. The site includes an energy efficient 1703 farmhouse, and a 9.6 kw ground mounted solar PV system that completely powers the SunPower office, as well as solar hot water, geothermal heating, stormwater and graywater systems.
Schedule:
9 AM: Bus pick up at the Conshohocken Park & Ride
10 AM: Bus arrives at 105 Schwenk Rd., Perkiomenville, PA 18074, 1st stop on the tour.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM: Other stops of interest (see details above)
1:30 - 2:00 Lunch is served
2 PM: Bus departs towards drop off location at the Conshohoken Park & Ride
Cost: DVGBC Member $15 • Non-Member $20 • Student $15
Lunch Included
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS FULL!
View the event flyer
DVGBC would like to thank our sponsors for this event:
Brought to you by the DVGBC Residential Circle Committee
Saturday, December 5th, 2009; 10 am - 2 pm (see schedule below)
Visit three examples of alternative energy and sustainable design practices in Montgomery County. Talk with the design and construction teams involved with the building of these environmentally responsible homes and learn about the different techniques used to achieve sustainability from start to finish.
TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT CLICK HERE.
Some of the sustainable features you will see:
• Geothermal Heat Pump
• Passive Solar Design
• Solar PV & Solar Water Heating
• Radiant Floor Heating
• Energy Recovery Ventilator
• Energy Efficient Lighting & Appliances
• Soy Based Spray Foam Insulation
• Structurally Insulated Panel (SIP) Walls
• Stormwater and Graywater Systems
• Rainwater Harvesting
• On Demand Hot Water
• Stained Concrete Flooring
• Native Landscaping
The O’Neil zero energy home is an award winning and LEED for Homes Gold certified residence using structural insulated panels (SIPS), and was a pioneer Green Home in our area. The home was built at market rate and is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes on a net annual basis, utilizing a 5.25 kw Solar PV system, a super-insulated, super-airtight building envelope, solar orientation and a geothermal heating and cooling system.
This custom built residence by Creswell & Company is pending a LEED for Homes Platinum certification and is a finalist for the 2010 Energy Value Housing Award. The home demonstrates responsible building practices both in the construction process and in the finished home such as passive solar, solar PV, geothermal and more. The builder paid special attention to energy consumption and waste during the building process, using a mobile solar generator and an intensive recycling program coupled with waste reduction practices.
Jon Costanza’s home and SunPower Builder's solar-powered office represent an unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible energy use, and serves as a practical demonstration of alternative energy. The site includes an energy efficient 1703 farmhouse, and a 9.6 kw ground mounted solar PV system that completely powers the SunPower office, as well as solar hot water, geothermal heating, stormwater and graywater systems.
Schedule:
9 AM: Bus pick up at the Conshohocken Park & Ride
10 AM: Bus arrives at 105 Schwenk Rd., Perkiomenville, PA 18074, 1st stop on the tour.
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM: Other stops of interest (see details above)
1:30 - 2:00 Lunch is served
2 PM: Bus departs towards drop off location at the Conshohoken Park & Ride
Cost: DVGBC Member $15 • Non-Member $20 • Student $15
Lunch Included
SORRY, THIS EVENT IS FULL!
View the event flyer
DVGBC would like to thank our sponsors for this event:
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