The most successful green projects are those that share the successful design strategies implemented, and are embraced by the community as an instrument for education and a source of inspiration for other building professionals. This is the case for Gordon Estates; the most highly rated and certified green subdivision in the U.S., and recently the site of the G Street education series ‘Green Home 101’. Kudos to the teams at the City of Phoenix and Mandalay Communities for completing this first of its kind project and sharing a successful roadmap for others to follow. About G Street education: G Street was contracted by the Municipality and the Builder to create and present CEU approved curriculum that shared the project’s sustainable design strategies, and to increase local and national awareness. When sustainable design is done right it includes education, allowing the project to reach its climax.

1. Green Home 101

4. Philip Beere
• Remodeled first LEED Gold home in U.S.
• Remodeled first NAHB Emerald home in
U.S.
• 2012, 2011, 2010 NAHB Green Advocate
• 2012 and 2010 NAHB Green Remodel
Project
• 2010 Arizona Department of Housing
Award for Sustainable Design
• 2010 Valley Forward Crescordia Award
for Environmental Education
• G Street™ - Consults Builders and
Rehabbers on green ratings codes,
marketing, and appraisal support
• MBA, WP Carey ASU Masters of Real
Estate Development

5. WHAT IS A
GREEN HOME?

13. I. Explain nationally recognized rating systems, including the National Green
Building Standard, ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPLUS, and EPA WaterSense,
Walk Score; including incentives. Philip Beere
II. Share the successful execution of building affordable green certified homes,
addressing the trade offs, plan review challenges, building codes as staying
on pace with innovation, and the benefits of making a project green
certified. Danny McDevitt and Jesse Garcia
III. Green appraisals and maximizing the value of the improvements, ratings,
standards, and certifications. Jay Josephs
IV. Share the feedback received from prospective green home buyers of
Gordon Estates. Claudia Schulz
V. Describe innovated and cutting-edge products to help maximize
performance and evinces. Manufacturing Reps
VI. Tour of site, including house in pre-drywall stage. Hosted by Danny McDevitt
and industry product experts. Additional Q & A
Today’s Objectives

14. Qualifies for Continued Education:
USGBC
AIA
ASID
IIDA
NAHB Green
Green Home 101 is AIA course #
DAS0229 (1 LU/HSW)

15. Background Information &
Market Data

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18% of the 21% residential carbon
emissions is attributed to homes
constructed pre-1990

25. I. Explain nationally recognized rating systems, including the
National Green Building Standard, ENERGY STAR, Indoor
airPLUS, and EPA WaterSense, Walk Score; including
incentives. Philip Beere
II. Share the successful execution of building affordable green certified homes,
addressing the trade offs, plan review challenges, building codes as staying
on pace with innovation, and the benefits of making a project green
certified. Danny McDevitt and Jesse Garcia
III. Green appraisals and maximizing the value of the improvements, ratings,
standards, and certifications. Jay Josephs
IV. Share the feedback received from prospective green home buyers of
Gordon Estates. Claudia Schulz
V. Describe innovated and cutting-edge products to help maximize
performance and evinces. Manufacturing Reps
VI. Tour of site, including house in pre-drywall stage. Hosted by Danny McDevitt
and industry product experts. Additional Q & A
Today’s Objectives

27. Developed by RESNET
Home Energy Rating System Index (HERS)
industry standard by which
a home's energy efficiency is measured
and the nationally recognized system for
inspecting
and calculating a home's energy
performance

29. The U.S. Department of Energy has determined
that a typical resale home scores 130 on the HERS
Index while a standard new home is awarded a
rating of 100.
• A home scoring 70 on the HERS Index is 30%
MORE energy efficient than a standard new
home
• A home scoring 130 will be 30% LESS efficient
than a standard new home

32. Lot Design
Resource
Efficiency
Energy
Efficiency
Water
Efficiency
Indoor Air
Quality
Operation and
Maintenance
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• Infill Lot
• Within ½ mille of 6 community
resources
• Project Team Mission Statement
• Natural Resource Inventory and
Preservation
• Storm Water Management
• Non-invasive Plants
• Hydrozoning
• Utilities installed using alternative
trenching

34. Resource Efficiency
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• Less than 2000 sf = 9points
• Building cuts designed to
reduce waste
• Site applied finishing
materials
• Termite barrier
• Recycled content
• Construction waste
management plan
• Biobased products
• Lifecycle Analysis

35. Energy Efficiency
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• Performance Path
• 60% better than code = 120
points
• Energy Management
Control
• Duct work work in
conditioned space
• Manual D design
• ENERGY STAR lighting more
than 50%
• Renewables (15 points)

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• Performance Path
• 40% better than code = 60
points
• Energy Management
Control
• Duct work work in
conditioned space
• Manual D design
• ENERGY STAR lighting
more than 50%
WITHOUT SOLAR

37. Water Efficiency
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• WaterSense fixtures and
low-flush toilets = 22
points
• Professionally designed
irrigation system,
featuring non-invasive
plants, landscape timer,
and drip irrigation = 12
points

39. Mary Estes, Landscape Architect
• Founder of inDIGenous mINds.
• Portfolio Project includes New
York, Seattle, and Phoenix.
• Environmental stewardship
• Transform water-intensive
landscapes into livable, lush,
gardens.
Water Efficiency

44. Subject:
Science and nature
Trees and forests
The Lorax is the original
eco- warrior
Role of the Landscape
Architect:
“I am the Lorax. I speak for
the trees.”
The Lorax has been
described as the grumpy
yet charming creature
who fights to protect his
world.

46. Vision…. Faith…. Patience.

51. Indoor Air Quality
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139 • Air handling equipment not in garage
• Heat pump in conditioned spaces
• No fireplace = 7 points
• Air barrier between walls and ceiling of
garage
• Carpet, wood, carpet padding, carpet
adhesive standards
• No formaldehyde for kitchen and bath
cabinets
• Carbon monoxide alarms = 3 points
• Exhaust fans have automatic timer
• MERV 8 filters or better

52. Operation and
Maintenance
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Training of Homeowner in regard to controls f
or HVAC, thermostat, lighting, appliances = 6
points
Homeowners manual includes:
• product manuals
• list of green features
• info on local recycling program
• info on green energy purchase
• explanation of benefits of high efficiency lighting
• a list of practices to conserve water and energy
• local public transportation options
• a diagram showing safety valves
• a list of local service providers for maintenance
• a photo record of utilities pre-insulation,
maintenance checklist
• information on organic pest control and cleaning
products
• information on maintain building humidity
between 30% - 60%
• a description of inspecting for termites
= 9 points

53. Third-Party
Verification

54. GOLD

55. • Performance Path
• 20% more efficient than homes built
to IECC 2009
• Thermal enclosures requirements
• HVAC quality installation
requirements
• Water management requirements

56. • Home must be ENERGY STAR
• Moisture Control (hard surface
flooring)
• Radon
• Pests (screens at openings)
• HVAC Systems (non-garage,
MERV 8)
• Combustion Pollutants
(*exhaust fan)
• Materials (low VOC, CRI+)
• Final (ventilated pre-occupancy)

57. • WaterSense labeled products
• No more than .5 gallon before
water arrives
• Irrigation designed or installed
by WaterSense partner
• Irrigation controls are labeled
WaterSense
• Drip irrigation, non-invasive
plants
• Homeowner education

58. SRP

59. Minimum Requirements for:
• Insulation
• HVAC
• Thermostat
• Lighting
• Ducts R-value and tightness)
• Building envelope
• R-Value
• Windows (U-factor)

60. www.dsireusa.org

62. www.walkscore.com
Lot Design
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64. 3
46040 W Sky Ln, Maricopa

65. 3
12230 W Monte Lindo Ln, Sun City

67. 77
7157 E Rancho Vista Dr, Scottsdale

68. 65
4360 E Lee St, Tucson

69. 88
3447 Percival Ave, Miami

70. 46
GORDON ESTATES

71. 0
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Suburban Single
Family
Urban Single
Family
Urban Multi-
family
G Home™
MBTU
Transportation
Housing
A British Thermal Unit (BTU) is the amount of heat energy needed to raise the temperature of one pound of water by
one degree F. This is the standard measurement used to state the amount of energy that a fuel has as well as the
amount of output of any heat generating device.

74. + $900 / year
15 year difference -
$25,000
HERS 89

75. I. Explain nationally recognized rating systems, including the National Green
Building Standard, ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPLUS, and EPA
WaterSense, Walk Score; including incentives. Philip Beere
II. Share the successful execution of building affordable green
certified homes, addressing the trade offs, plan review
challenges, building codes as staying on pace with
innovation, and the benefits of making a project green
certified. Danny McDevitt and Jesse Garcia
III. Green appraisals and maximizing the value of the
improvements, ratings, standards, and certifications. Jay Josephs
IV. Share the feedback received from prospective green home buyers of
Gordon Estates. Claudia Schulz
V. Describe innovated and cutting-edge products to help maximize
performance and evinces. Manufacturing Reps
VI. Tour of site, including house in pre-drywall stage. Hosted by Danny McDevitt
and industry product experts. Additional Q & A
Today’s Objectives

76. Danny McDevitt
Project Manager
Mandalay Homes
• Obstacles to green certification at Gordon
Estates, including trades, misperceptions regarding costs.
• The 1% or less added cost improvements.
• Things I will take to my next project, whether green or
not, including windows – Design charette, conditioned
attic, insulation, solar.
• Designing backwards and aesthetics – knowing the
market.

77. Framing

79. Solar

81. Attic and Insulation

82. Driveway

83. Windows

84. Jesse Garcia
City of Phoenix
Project Manager
• What is NSP?
• Why infill location is important?
• Why green certification?
• What were some of the
objections or challenges?
• How Gordon Estates happened
and got support to be green?

85. I. Explain nationally recognized rating systems, including the National Green
Building Standard, ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPLUS, and EPA
WaterSense, Walk Score; including incentives. Philip Beere
II. Share the successful execution of building affordable green certified
homes, addressing the trade offs, plan review challenges, building codes as
staying on pace with innovation, and the benefits of making a project green
certified. Danny McDevitt and Jesse Garcia
III. Green appraisals and maximizing the value of the
improvements, ratings, standards, and certifications. Jay Josephs
IV. Share the feedback received from prospective green home buyers of
Gordon Estates. Claudia Schulz
V. Describe innovated and cutting-edge products to help maximize
performance and evinces. Manufacturing Reps
VI. Tour of site, including house in pre-drywall stage. Hosted by Danny McDevitt
and industry product experts. Additional Q & A
Today’s Objectives

86. Jay is the President of Josephs
Appraisal Group (JAG), ranked the
number one appraisal firm in Arizona by
the Business Journal in 2012. Jay is also
a Partner in Value Trend Solutions, one
of fastest growing
appraisal management companies and
doing business in forty States. JAG
Educational Systems promotes
appraisal education to real estate
agents. Jay is a leading resource on
green appraisals and justifying higher
values for such properties.
Jay Josephs

88. Appraisal Tips
① Being involved in appraisal process
② Selecting an appraiser
③ Quantify value (15x annual savings)
④ Establish a track record or brand
⑤ Screening the Appraiser…(Arcadia)
⑥ ‘Capsulate the information’

90. I. Explain nationally recognized rating systems, including the National Green
Building Standard, ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPLUS, and EPA
WaterSense, Walk Score; including incentives. Philip Beere
II. Share the successful execution of building affordable green certified
homes, addressing the trade offs, plan review challenges, building codes as
staying on pace with innovation, and the benefits of making a project green
certified. Danny McDevitt and Jesse Garcia
III. Green appraisals and maximizing the value of the
improvements, ratings, standards, and certifications. Jay Josephs
IV. Share the feedback received from prospective green home
buyers of Gordon Estates. Claudia Schulz
V. Describe innovated and cutting-edge products to help maximize
performance and evinces. Manufacturing Reps
VI. Tour of site, including house in pre-drywall stage. Hosted by Danny McDevitt
and industry product experts. Additional Q & A
Today’s Objectives

91. Claudia Schulz
• How is marketing Gordon Estates
different as a green project?
• Challenges?
• Benefits?
• Buyer feedback on Gordon Estates

92. Contractor List for Gordon Estates
EARTHWORK Shaffer and Son Contracting Trenching Dry Utilities JMC Design
& Excavation, Inc. Grading LANDSCAPING Gothic Landscaping
Landscaping PRE-TREAT SOS Extermination Pre-Treat CONCRETE Etico
Residential, LLC Concrete FRAMING Etico Contracting Framing ROOFING
American Roofing Roofing INSULATION / SOLAR EMC Insulation DRYWALL
Roadrunner Drywall Drywall PAINT Fitzroy Enterprises Painting WINDOWS
Paramount Windows Windows DOORS and TRIM Younger Brothers Door &
Trim Doors & Trim STUCCO Phoenix Plastering, Inc Stucco GARAGE DOORS
Lodi Door Garage Doors COUNTERTOPS Marlam Cultured Marble / Kitchen
Tops CABINETS Woodcase Cabinets Only CULTURED MARBLE Marlam
Cultured Marble SHUTTERS AND IRON RS Services Shutters Deco Iron
FLOORING Interior Logic Flooring MASONRY and STONE JMC Design &
Excavation, Inc. Grading / Masonry Etico Stone Veneer RAIN GUTTERS RS
Services Rain Gutters BATH ACCESSORIES Diamond Glass & Mirror Bath
Accessories APPLIANCES General Electric Appliances HVAC REEIS
Companies HVAC PLUMBING A-1 Plumbing Plumbing ELECTRICAL IES
Residential, Inc Electrical LOW VOLTAGE/ALARMS NCAS Alarm Systems /
Monitoring CLEANING At Your Service Cleaning Cleaning SOLAR EMC Solar
PAVERS European Pavers Drive and walkway Pavers DUMPSTERS Waste
Management Recycling and Trash Service GATES MJ Contracting Gates

93. I. Explain nationally recognized rating systems, including the National Green
Building Standard, ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPLUS, and EPA
WaterSense, Walk Score; including incentives. Philip Beere
II. Share the successful execution of building affordable green certified
homes, addressing the trade offs, plan review challenges, building codes as
staying on pace with innovation, and the benefits of making a project green
certified. Danny McDevitt and Jesse Garcia
III. Green appraisals and maximizing the value of the
improvements, ratings, standards, and certifications. Jay Josephs
IV. Share the feedback received from prospective green home buyers of
Gordon Estates. Lisa and Claudia
V. Describe innovated and cutting-edge products to help
maximize performance and evinces. Manufacturing Reps
VI. Tour of site, including house in pre-drywall stage. Hosted by Danny McDevitt
and industry product experts. Additional Q & A
Today’s Objectives

94. Supporters of Education &
Industry Experts
ICYNENE – Tim King and Bill Claek
NewGrass – Greg Goehner
Chase – Memo Loaiza
EchoFirst – Jack Walker
Tyvek – Greg Compton

95. I. Explain nationally recognized rating systems, including the National Green
Building Standard, ENERGY STAR, Indoor airPLUS, and EPA
WaterSense, Walk Score; including incentives. Philip Beere
II. Share the successful execution of building affordable green certified
homes, addressing the trade offs, plan review challenges, building codes as
staying on pace with innovation, and the benefits of making a project green
certified. Danny McDevitt and Jesse Garcia
III. Green appraisals and maximizing the value of the
improvements, ratings, standards, and certifications. Jay Josephs
IV. Share the feedback received from prospective green home buyers of
Gordon Estates. Lisa and Claudia
V. Describe innovated and cutting-edge products to help maximize
performance and evinces. Manufacturing Reps
VI. Tour of site, including house in pre-drywall stage. Hosted by
Danny McDevitt and industry product experts.
Detailed Q & A
Today’s Objectives

96. Tour
Hosted by Danny McDevitt
Project Manager – Gordon Estates

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