Habitat for Humanity Homebuilders Blitz 2010

Anticipated LEED for Homes Gold Rating Certification

LEED for Homes – Outline Checklist

• Anticipated LEED Gold Rating

• Location & Linkages – Home located on Edge Development with existing infrastructure• Sustainable Sites – Limited conventional turf, used drought tolerant plants, permeable lot• Water Efficiency – Reduced irrigation demand, EPA Water Sense high efficiency and very high efficiency faucets and toilets• Energy & Atmosphere – Non HCFC refrigerants, R15 insulation in walls with R30 in ceiling, greatly reduced envelope leakage

with blower door test of 882@50cfm, enhanced windows and doors with SHGC/UF of .26/.31, greatly reduced air distribution losses with duct leakage less than 20cfm, 15 SEER heat pump equipment with Non-HCFC refrigerants, water heater with EF rating of .94, advanced lighting package with 80% Energy Star CFL’s, Energy Star refrigerator and dishwasher

• Materials & Resources – Detailed framing documents and framing efficiencies, tile and laminante flooring, 30% flyash concrete in slab, non-ureaformaldehyde plywood in cabinets, low VOC paints and sealants

• Indoor Environmental Quality – Enhanced outdoor air ventilation, Energy Star bath fans with automatic humidistat controllers vented to outside, air distribution system with return air ventilation in each room, MERV 10 air filtering, radon ventilation stack through roof, no garage

• Awareness & Education – Education of the homeowner and public awareness

Our Partners

Day 1 – Framing complete

Day 2 – Ready to insulate

Day 3 – Starting sheetrock

Day 4 – Trim & cabinets installedready for painting

Day 5 – Landscaping started

Day 6 – Wrapping up details

Day 7 – Dedication

Friends & Family