We are pleased to introduce a brand new class for SC Real Estate Agents and Appraisers: Understanding High Performance Homes. This class is approved for 7 Continuing Education Credits for SC Real Estate Agents (elective credits) and Appraisers. The first offering is June 21, 2012 at Greenville Tech in Greenville, SC. We will also offer the class in Lexington, SC on June 26 and in Charleston, SC on June 28. All three classes are sponsored by the SC Energy Office.
Click on the date of the class you are interested in for more information and to register:
- Greenville, SC on Thursday, June 21
Hosted by the HBA of Greenville and Greenville Tech
- Lexington, SC on Tuesday, June 26
Hosted by the HBA of Greater Columbia and SCE&G
- Charleston, SC on Thursday June 28
Hosted by the Charleston HBA and Berkeley Electric Cooperative
You can also register on-line at columbiabuilders.com - select the class you wish to take on the calendar and register from there.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012
Local Company Awarded Builder Advocate of the Year in the 2012 NAHB Green Building Awards
Eleven builders, remodelers and other home building industry professionals were honored as winners of the National Green Building Awards by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The awards were presented during the 14th annual National Green Building Conference held in Nashville, Tenn.
“These awards recognize the best and most innovative builders and remodelers in green building”, said NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. “The demand for green building is growing in leaps and bounds, and these winners set a great example of what can be accomplished in terms of sustainable and energy efficient building practices.”
The awards were presented during the Muddy Boots Mixer, a special networking and awards event, and one of the highlights of the three-day conference, which featured educational programs, an exhibition of green products and a tour of local green homes.
Two awards were given to individuals or organizations for their efforts in green building advocacy:
The Mungo Companies of Irmo, S.C. for Builder Advocate of the Year
G STREET of Scottsdale, Ariz., as Remodeler Advocate of the Year
The Mungo Companies are members of the HBA of Greater Columbia, the Green Building Council of Greater Columbia, the Columbia Remodelers council and the Columbia Sales & Marketing Council. They have made a commitment to build all of their new homes, over 800 per year, with high efficiency and performance standards.
Click here to see the complete list of award winners.
“These awards recognize the best and most innovative builders and remodelers in green building”, said NAHB Chairman Barry Rutenberg, a home builder from Gainesville, Fla. “The demand for green building is growing in leaps and bounds, and these winners set a great example of what can be accomplished in terms of sustainable and energy efficient building practices.”
The awards were presented during the Muddy Boots Mixer, a special networking and awards event, and one of the highlights of the three-day conference, which featured educational programs, an exhibition of green products and a tour of local green homes.
Two awards were given to individuals or organizations for their efforts in green building advocacy:
The Mungo Companies of Irmo, S.C. for Builder Advocate of the Year
G STREET of Scottsdale, Ariz., as Remodeler Advocate of the Year
The Mungo Companies are members of the HBA of Greater Columbia, the Green Building Council of Greater Columbia, the Columbia Remodelers council and the Columbia Sales & Marketing Council. They have made a commitment to build all of their new homes, over 800 per year, with high efficiency and performance standards.
Click here to see the complete list of award winners.
Thursday, May 3, 2012
National Green Building Standard(TM) Update Process
Note: Our Certified High Performance (CHiP) Home Program is currently based on the NGBS(TM) 2008 version. We plan to move to the 2012 version some time after the final version is approved.
The second draft of the 2012 National Green Building Standard(TM) is open for public comment now through June 11, 2012. Follow the link below to see the current draft, review comments already made and actions taken, and to make your own comments.
http://www.nahbrc.com/technical/standards/ngbs2012.aspx
The second draft of the 2012 National Green Building Standard(TM) is open for public comment now through June 11, 2012. Follow the link below to see the current draft, review comments already made and actions taken, and to make your own comments.
http://www.nahbrc.com/technical/standards/ngbs2012.aspx
First South Carolina Silver Certified Green Apartment Community Unveiled in Columbia
By: Marcia Purday, APR
Columbia is home to South Carolina’s only Silver Certified green living apartment community, Arcadia’s Edge, which is also one of the first in the nation to achieve Silver Certification for the National Green Building Standards by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB).
“Arcadia’s Edge promotes sustainable, green building practices to support the quality of life our tenants want while providing energy savings,” said Matt Mundy, an Arcadia’s Edge development associate. “There is a growing demand for greener apartment homes, so we built the Edge to achieve a national, independent certification; a true, green initiative.”
Green building incorporates environmental considerations and resource efficiency into steps of the building and development process to promote environmental and economic sustainability. It is a practical response to a variety of issues such as energy efficiency, water and resource management, indoor environmental quality, and site planning.
Environmental protection at The Edge
“To help protect the site and its environment, we took measures to preserve and enhance Roper Pond and the wetlands,” said Mundy. “Wetland Carpets and Floating Wetlands were planted along the pond banks to help control erosion, provide natural pollutant filtration, absorb excess nutrients, and reduce the growth of algae. BaySavers, a newer water treatment technology, were installed to separate debris and trap pollutants in storm water before entering waterways to further protect water quality.”
See the whole article at MidlandsBiz.com
Columbia is home to South Carolina’s only Silver Certified green living apartment community, Arcadia’s Edge, which is also one of the first in the nation to achieve Silver Certification for the National Green Building Standards by the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB).
“Arcadia’s Edge promotes sustainable, green building practices to support the quality of life our tenants want while providing energy savings,” said Matt Mundy, an Arcadia’s Edge development associate. “There is a growing demand for greener apartment homes, so we built the Edge to achieve a national, independent certification; a true, green initiative.”
Green building incorporates environmental considerations and resource efficiency into steps of the building and development process to promote environmental and economic sustainability. It is a practical response to a variety of issues such as energy efficiency, water and resource management, indoor environmental quality, and site planning.
Environmental protection at The Edge
“To help protect the site and its environment, we took measures to preserve and enhance Roper Pond and the wetlands,” said Mundy. “Wetland Carpets and Floating Wetlands were planted along the pond banks to help control erosion, provide natural pollutant filtration, absorb excess nutrients, and reduce the growth of algae. BaySavers, a newer water treatment technology, were installed to separate debris and trap pollutants in storm water before entering waterways to further protect water quality.”
See the whole article at MidlandsBiz.com
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