ACI Home Performance Conference 2008

PRAC 5 - Affordable Green: LEED for Homes & Multifamily Retrofit

Wednesday, April 09, 2008 · 10:35 AM - 12:15 PM

Although energy efficiency is a well-known attribute, green buildings also deliver water efficiency, improved indoor air quality, and reduced negative environmental impacts. Making affordable housing green can be challenging if initial costs are increased. Examine new and existing affordable housing projects that are meeting LEED for Homes Green Building Rating System™ requirements. A detailed case study with performance data will be presented on a unique green apartment complex renovation project.

By attending this session, participants will

Understand the strategies used by affordable housing project teams to meet LEED for Homes and other green building criteria
Learn how to estimate energy and water savings using short-term billing data, and see a comparison to a more typical one-year analysis
Discover creative ways to increase the stock of affordable housing by encompassing operating cost and comfort benefits of green housing

Keyword(s): billing data, Building America, building performance, energy savings, green building, Habitat for Humanity, lessons learned, multifamily, new construction, rehab, savings estimates, sustainability
Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Practical & High Performance
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)

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