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The Benefits of “Green”
Features in Habitat for
Humanity Homes
Presented by: Eco-$mart, Inc.
An EPA ENERGY STAR Ally
Our Proposition:
Building a “green” home using available Eco-$mart
construction methods, will create a home that:
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Avoids Risks from Mold, Fire, Insects, Hurricanes
Reduces Energy Costs by 60 to 75%
Costs Less to Own and Operate, Monthly
Has Greatly Increased Resale Value
Has Dramatically Lower Environmental Impact
About Eco-$mart, Inc.
Inspired by the Florida House Learning Center
Sarasota, Florida
The Florida House was opened to the public on Earth Day, 1994
About Eco-$mart, Inc.
• An EPA ENERGY STAR Ally
• A Partnership with the Nonprofit Florida House
Institute for Sustainable Development (FHI):
– Free Eco-$mart Materials Consultation
– Distributes / Installs Approved Systems
– Provides Energy Efficiency Ratings
– Connects to Energy Efficient Financing
– Educational Seminars for Public and Trades
• A Portion of Proceeds Benefit Nonprofit (FHI)
What Does it Mean to be
“Green”?
•Energy Efficient - Saving Money on Utilities
•Built with Disaster and Pest Resistant Materials
•Designed to Provide Good Indoor Air Quality
•Lower Environmental Impact
•Certified by EPA ENERGY STAR, Florida
House and others
Programs Supporting the
Market for Green Building
EPA ENERGY STAR Homes / Buildings
Florida House Learning Center
FGCU Green Building Learning Center
Florida Green Building Coalition
Project Greenhouse - Tampa
Orlando House
Sustainable Martin County Alliance
Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
Energy Efficient Financing
The Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS)
Did you know?
Green Features Mean Higher
Resale Value
• The Appraisal Journal Cites a $20.73 Increase in
Resale Value for every $1 in Annual Energy Cost
Savings ($8000 Upgrade = $24,000 Resale)
Plus, customers value:
• EPA Energy Star and Other Certifications
• Disaster Resistance, Pest Resistance Healthy
Indoor Air Quality
• A Record of Lower Operational and Maintenance
Costs
Example Eco-$mart / Habitat Home
Cost / Benefit
Home Size (square feet under air)
Additional Eco-$mart Features / Costs
E-Wall Solid Concrete Walls
Healthy Foam Sealed Attic Insulation
Passive Solar Water Heater
22 SEER Freus / Heat Pipe Dehumid. A/C
Double Pane Energy Star Windows
Sale Price
Mortgage (@ 0%)
Electric Bills (70% Lower w/Eco-$mart)
Non-Combustible
No Mold and Mildew
Disaster Resistant - Hurricanes, Floods, Fires
Healthy Indoor Air Quality
Pest Resistant
Low Noise Transmission
Increased Resale Value**
Additional Interior Usable Footage (SF)
1050
Standard
Home
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$52,500.00
$218.75
$105.00
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Monthly Out-of-Pocket
$323.75
Savings, from Day One >>>>>>>>>>
MORE HOME FOR LESS MONEY!
Eco-$mart
Home
$1,575
$788
$1,500
$1,050
$840
$58,252.50
$242.72
$31.50
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$274.22
$49.53
Total Add. Const.Cost
$5,752.50
% Additional Cost
10.96%
$18,284
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per month
Redefining the standard for
affordable living…
Healthy
Superior indoor air quality
Disaster resistant
Hurricane, pest and fire resistant
Energy efficient
Reducing utility costs by 60 to 75%
Water saving
Native and Florida friendly landscaping
Community enhancing
Better for homeowners, better for the
environment
Green Options: E-Wall
Solid Concrete Walls
250mph Wind Resistance - Miami Dade Control Number - R-14 to R-24 Insulation Value
- No Mold and Mildew Problems - Faster Construction - Lower Sound Transmission
Green Options: E-Wall Solid
Concrete Walls
In one step, E-Wall replaces: Concrete Block, Furring, Insulation, Tie Beams, Sills, Lintels.
Seamless Trade Integration: Drywall, Electrical, Windows, Stucco
Green Options: ProTec Cement
Board SIP
Simple & Quick Construction
• Roof Truss Ties
• Pre-cut Vertical
• AZ 55 Galvalume Steel
Wire Chase
Top Plate C-channel
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ProTEC Panels
- DOW Styrofoam®
- Util-A-Crete ®
• AZ 55 Galvalume Steel
Connector Splines
• Self-drilling Fasteners
• Flashing Material
• AZ 55 Galvalume Steel
Base C-channel
• Sealant
No Mold and Mildew - R20 Insulation Value - Easy to Install by Volunteer Labor Eliminates Furring and Drywall - Stucco Directly to Outside - Fast and Affordable
Green Options: ProTec Cement
Board SIP
Key Features of ProTEC:
Key Features of ProTEC:
Moisture Resistance throughout
Simple & Quick Construction
Containing no wood, ProTEC is framing, sheathing
and insulation all in one ready-to-finish panel.
Includes: cement board (both sides), galvanized steel connections, R-20 insulation,
electrical chases, no moisture trapping for mold / mildew
Green Options:
Healthy Foam Sealed Attic
• Energy efficient
– Creates conditioned space for ducts (20 to 25% AC savings)
• Better air quality
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Eliminates dust and mold in attics
Controls unwanted air infiltration
Has no harmful emissions
Avoids use of fiberglass
• Improved disaster and pest resistance
– Reduces pressure differentials in high winds
– Reduces spread of fire
– Eliminates vents for flying termites
• Greater thermal comfort
– Even cooling throughout home
• Comparable cost to radiant barrier, R30, heat
recovery
Green Options: Freus
16 EER / 22 SEER A/C
Freus Benefits
• 50 to 60 percent air conditioning savings
versus standard (10 SEER). Peak demand
destroyer.
• Cooler operating temperatures and lower
pressures extend equipment life.
• Quieter operation than air-cooled
equipment.
• A single cabinet can house 3 compressors
for multiple air handlers (up to 12 Tons
total).
Freus Photos
Green Options: Heat Pipe
Passive Dehumidification
Heat Pipe Benefits
• Twice the moisture removal versus.
standard A/C, controlling indoor humidity.
• Dry air feels cooler, saving money via
higher thermostat setting
• Reheat section ensures drier air moving
through ductwork, reducing mold buildup.
• Passive design - no extra moving parts,
maintenance.
Green Options: Passive
Solar Water Heating
• Saves 70 to 90% of
water heating costs
• No moving parts
• 10 year mfr. warranty
• Doubles building hot
water supply
• Provides hot water
during power outages
• Pollution reduction
equal to removing one
car from our highways
Green Options: Thermosiphon
Passive Solar Water Heating
• Saves 80 to 90% of water
heating costs
• No moving parts
• No storage tank required in
building
• Provides hot water during
power outages
• No freezing, corrosion
• Single most powerful way to
reduce foreign oil
dependence
Green Options: EPA Energy
Star Windows
Green Options: Electronic
Ballast Fluorescents
Green Options: Recycled
Plastic Composite Decking
Zero Maintenance - Never Seal or Stain - 20 Year Warranty
Green Options: Water
Purification
Under-Sink Ozone / Filtration
Whole House UV
/ Media Filter
No Wasted Water (as with R/O) - Removes Metals, Chlorine,
Kills Bacteria and Viruses on Contact
Green Options:
Flapperless Toilets
Green Options: Florida
Friendly Landscaping
Recommendations Overview
• Include the following key systems:
– E-Wall Solid Concrete Walls or ProTec Cement Board SIP
– Healthy Foam Sealed Attic
– Freus 18 EER MOST efficient A/C
– Passive or Thermosiphon Passive Solar Water Heating
– EPA Energy Star, Insulated, Low-E Windows
– Energy Efficient Lighting
– Several other green options
• Have the home certified as:
– EPA ENERGY STAR
– Florida Green Building Coalition Green Home
What we have provided…
• A more valuable home due to:
– Energy efficient, disaster resistant
– Quieter, more comfortable
– Healthy indoor air quality
– Lower maintenance
– Higher resale value
– Extra spending money every month
– Certified by independent sources
– Faster construction, fewer errors
– Lower environmental impact
What Are the Next Steps?
1. Identify land, design home.
2. Contact Eco-$mart at 888-329-2705 to provide
quotes for green options.
3. Have the home certified by an independent energy
rater.
4. Eco-$mart is actively pursuing donations to Habitat
to pay for these green features.