Going Green Without Greenbacks

Going Green without the Greenbacks SAVE A HOME SAVE THE PLANET STRIKING A BALANCE BETWEEN A HOMEOWNER’S BUDGET AND THEIR NEEDS

GREEN DESIGN Minimizes its impact on the environment through conservation of energy, water, and other resources, while contributing to the health of its occupants without compromising the aesthetic design. Approach a green project with a holistic view to seeing the HOUSE AS A SYSTEM REGARDING BUILDING SCIENCE, health and sustainability

ENERGY EFFICIENT
HEALTHY AIR QUALITY
SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS
MINIMAL LANDFILL WASTE
NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION
COMPONENTS OF GREEN DESIGN

Simple steps can go a long way toward improving indoor air quality, lowering pollution levels, reducing landfill waste, and saving energy.
Contrary to popular belief, these steps don't have to be expensive. Many even generate an investment return greater than the monetary value spent on the project.

EXAMPLE PROJECT BEFORE
TEAR DOWN OR RESCUE

windows before JALOUSIE AND LOUVER WINDOWS

KITCHEN BEFORE

LIVING DINING BEFORE

BEDROOMS BEFORE

BATHROOM BEFORE

DECISIONS BEFORE TEAR OUT BEGINS
SELECT TEAM
DESIGN
BUDGET
WHAT TO REUSE
WHAT TO RECYCLE
SCHEDULE OF WORK

EXISTING FLOOR PLAN EXISTING PLAN

FUTURE PHASE STUDY Thinking about future additions now will help with overall plan

START WITH A GOOD DESIGN CHAMPAGNE TASTE AND A BEER BUDGET DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN YOU CAN’T HAVE WHAT YOU WANT Master plan for Maison vert

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS
NEW WINDOW BUDGET $1,500 FOR VINYL
3 FIBERGLASS CLAD WOOD THERMOPANE WINDOWS WITH PRAIRIE STYLE FULL DIVIDED LIGHTS AND 1 VINYL SLIDER FOR $845 AT SECOND USE
INCREASES ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Gained Egress in Bedrooms
SAVES LAND FILLS
VERY HIGH END
GREAT CURB APPEAL
INCREASES THE VALUE OF THE HOUSE

SKYLIGHT
BATHROOM SKYLIGHT FROM SECOND USE
ALLOWS FOR DAY LIGHTING WHICH SAVES ENERGY
OPERABLE VENT TO LET HEAT ESCAPE IN THE SUMMER, KEEPING HOUSE COOLER

TEAR OUT REVEALS NO INSULATION and unsealed gaps A Easy SOLUTION TO GAINING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS TO ADD INSULATION Some Insulation was in the CEILING AND FLOORS BUT None in THE WALLS Time to correct Under-structured construction that is common in Post WW2 housing due to shortages of material at the time

Insulate and Seal to Improve Energy Efficiency
Add insulation to block heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer
R-38 IS RECOMMEMDED FOR ATTICS WHICH WOULD BE ABOUT 10-14”
Seal air leaks throughout to block drafts, insects and critters

Energy star.gov
has aids to help you show your clients where common leaks occur, like this illustration from an EPA pamphlet
SEALING BENEFITS
lower utility bills reduces noise pollution
reduces pollen and dust
Keeps out insects and critters

EXTERIOR MATERIALS
FIBER CEMENT SIDING - CRAIGSLIST $260
HIGH END EXTERIOR PAINT GREEN 7 GAL.- CRAIGSLIST $30
CORNER BOARDS AND TRIM - Contractor Boneyards
OUTDOOR LIGHTING - SEATTLE LIGHTING WAREHOUSE SALE
New Screened Louvered Vents in gable ends replace the row of drilled holes previously venting the attic

SIDING INSTALLED BY HOME OWNER

EXTERIOR AFTER

BATHROOM MATERIALS
VANITY - SECOND USE
LO-FLUSH WATER CLOSET - EARTHWISE
SKYLIGHT - SECOND USE
SCONCES - SECOND USE
FLOOR TILE - CRAIGSLIST
MEDICINE CABINET - REFURBISHED AND REUSED
WALL TILE - HABITAT’S HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE
COUNTERTOP TILE - CONTRACTORS BONEYARD
TUB AND SINK WITH FAUCET - SALVAGE FROM FRIEND
LOW SONE EXHAUST VENT/LIGHT COMBO - BIG BOX STORE

BATHROOM AFTER

KITCHEN MATERIALS
OVER SINK FLOURESCENT LIGHTING - SECOND USE
CABINETS - SALVAGED HOME SHOW DISPLAY & SECOND USE
1 CABINET - FROM ORIGINAL KITCHEN LESS THE DOORS
COUNTERTOPS - CONCRETE LIQUID STONE
WASHER/DRYER CABINET - THIS AND THAT
REFRIGERATOR - NEW ENERGY STAR CLOSEOUT SALE
DISHWASHER - RECYCLED FROM ANOTHER REMODEL PROJECT
RANGE - CLIENTS OWN - SWITCHING TO STAINLESS IN FUTURE
HIGH END SINK AND FAUCET - CONTRACTOR’S BONEYARD
RANGE HOOD - DISCONTINUED CLOSEOUT
BACKSPLASH TILE - BEDROCK RECYCLED GLASS
WASHER DRYER - CLIENTS OWN ENERGY EFFICIENT
MICROWAVE - CLIENTS OWN 1/2 SIZE MICROWAVE
BUTCHER BLOCK SCRAP - CRAIGSLIST

KITCHEN AFTER

COUNTER / BACKSPLASH LIQUID STONE COUNTERTOP RECYCLED GLASS TILES

LAUNDRY CABINET STACKED WASHER DRYER SAVES ENERGY, WATER AND SPACE

Master Bedroom Text PAINT MIS-MIXED SECRETARY - CRAIGSLIST CLOSET DOORS - SECOND USE WINDOW SHADE - DESIGNER SURPLUS FABRIC

second bedroom PAINT - MIS-MIXED $5 DESK - CRAIGSLIST $0 WINDOW TREATMENT - FAMILY TRUNK & BED - CLIENT’S OWN DISPLAY CASE & ART - DESIGN CONSIGN CLOSET DOORS - SECOND USE

INTERIOR DOORS
FRENCH DOORS - EARTHWISE
INTERIOR DOORS - SECOND USE

Exterior Doors
FRONT ENTRY DOOR - SECOND USE
KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR - SECOND USE
FRENCH DOORS - EARTHWISE

HEATING AND LIGHTING
ELECTRIC ZONE HEATERS WITH INDIVIDUAL BACK-SET THERMOSTATS
BEDROOM CEILING FIXTURES - HOME DEPOT
ENTRY HALL LIGHT - BIG BOX BUILDER CENTER
CARPET - SURPLUS FROM COMMERCIAL JOB
CHANDELIER SHADES - BIG LOTS
CHANDELIER - FAMILY SALVAGE

SOFA -CHILDRENS HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP DINING TABLE - CRAIGSLIST DINING CHAIRS - DESIGN CONSIGN TABLE SETTING - MARSHALLS LAMPS - BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY WINDOW CURTAIN - DESIGNER SURPLUS ARMOIRE - CRAIGSLIST FURNISHINGS

living dining room

GREEN SOURCE LIST 21 South Nevada St., Seattle, Wash., 98134 http://www.seattlehabitatoutlet.org/ Habitat Home Improvement Store SOURCE WEBSITE ADDRESS SECOND USE www.seconduse.com 7953 2nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98108 EARTHWISE www.earthwise-salvage.com 3447- 4th AVE. S. , STE. E, Seattle, WA 98134 RE STORE www.re-store.org/ballard 1440 N W 52nd ST, Seattle, WA 98107 CRAIG’S LIST www.craigslist.org DALY’S www.dalyspaint.com 3525 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 SEATTLE PAINT www.seattlepaint.com 5 LOCATIONS SHORELINE TO TACOMA CONSIGN DESIGN www.consigndesign.us 1630 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 BEDROCK INDUSTRIES www.bedrockindustries.com 1401 W. Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98119

ADDITIONAL RESOURSES CONTRACTOR BONEYARDS GARAGE SALES THRIFT STORES CONSIGNMENT SHOPS DISTRIBUTOR CLOSEOUTS SCRATCH AND DENT SALES CREATIVE RE-PURPOSING SURPLUS SALES Stock window treatments

Tax Credits
Visit www.energystar.gov
Existing Homes Only
30% of the cost, up to $1,500. Tax Credits are available for the qualifying energy saving products below :
insulation, windows and doors, asphalt and metal roofs, non solar water heaters, certain high efficiency heating and cooling systems and biomass stoves in 2009 and 2010
Installation costs are not included.

Additional Tax Credits for New and Existing Homes
Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for:
* Geothermal Heat Pumps
* Solar Panels
* Solar Water Heaters
* Small Wind Energy Systems
* Fuel Cells

Stimulus Bill appliance Rebates $6.2 million for Wa State $50-$200 Rebates ?Jan 2010
central air conditioners
heat pumps (air source and geothermal)
boilers
furnaces (oil and gas)
room air conditioners
clothes washers
dishwashers
refrigerators/freezers
water heaters
Data of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency http://www.dsireusa.org/

ENERGY EFFICIENCY
ADDED INSULATION
Sealed air gaps
INSTALLED THERMOPANE WINDOWS
INSTALLED DIMMER SWITCHES
INSTALLED ZONE HEATERS WITH backset THERMOSTATS
USED ENERGY STAR WASHER AND DRYER
Used energy efficient Refrigerator with sufficient air space to let the coils breath and run efficiently
2 fluorescent fixtures 1 indoor and 1 outdoor

AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
VENTILATION IN BATH AND KITCHEN AIR QUALITY
REPLACED VAPOR BARRIER IN CRAWL SPACE
CLEARED DEBRIE AROUND CRAWL SPACE VENTS
INSTALLED GABEL END VENTS IN ATTIC SPACE

NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND REDUCED LANDFILL
MANY RECYCLED MATERIALS WENT INTO our example project THAT SAVED MONEY AND SAVED OUR LANDFILLS
MATERIALS REMOVED WERE RECYCLED WHERE APPROPRIATE
CONCRETE COUNTER TOPS
Aerators and flow restrictors used in faucets and showers
Lo Flow Toilet installed
Used Horizontal Axis Washer lowest water usage available

Value of Property
Purchased for $246,500
Improvement cost $32,000
Approx. Value Today $320,000 to $330,000
Increase in Value $73,500 to $83,500
Net Increase $41,500 to $51,000
Possible Project Tax Credit and Rebate qualifications 30% tax credit on insulation and windows Rebate on Refrigerator, Washer $30 for Recyling Old Refrigerator

Excerpts From Sustainability Survey
84% of consumers currently purchase at least some green products.
Only 1% of consumers who purchased green abandoned the category.
A high percentage of green consumers expect to convert to green products in new categories
Price is the main reason non-green consumers have not purchased green
Almost 2/3 of consumers have changed their green purchase behavior in response to the recession.
Most of these consumers have switched to less expensive green products(41%) or simply reduced the overall amount of green products that they use (19%).
However, 16% of consumers have actually increased their use of green products.
Key findings from Grail Research's "The Green Revolution" report

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Eleanor and Bruce Olsen
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Going Green Without Greenbacks

by Eleanor Olsen

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