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Homes Across America

The new residential construction technology showcase that opens the “front door”

to resource efficient and high performance home building.

http://homes-across-america.org

How it contributes to our goals:

Addresses one of the largest industries in the country. Home construction is a $275 billion a year industry in the U.S. Construction and home operation demand a tremendous amount of resources including raw materials, water and energy. These activities also pose a pollution risk to surface water, air quality and produce tons of debris. Resource efficient homes conserve natural resources, minimize pollution and waste products, provide a healthy environment for the occupant, and reduce costs associated with maintenance, repair and utilities.

Serve as the "first-stop" for pollution prevention information for environmental service providers. – HAA significantly contributes to a diverse national network of residential construction experts and gives it cohesion. HAA will also serve as an “idea bank” for new technologies employed around the country. Activity and outcome measures will be easily accessible: the number of assistance providers participating, the feedback from them, and the number of profiles completed.

Increase the awareness, accessibility, and usability of P2 information. – Profiles are presented on the world wide web in a consistent, user-friendly format making it easy to find, compare and contrast various technologies and ideas. HAA feature categories cover the spectrum of green building technology and point to a whole house approach to design, construction and life cycle issues. Activity measures will include number of homes profiled and web visitation statistics. Outcome measures will include an annual “State of Green Building” report profiling trends and changes from year to year.

Facilitate dynamic, regional P2 networks. – HAA is a network built by participants. We have received major partnership interest from OECA, HUD, NAHB, DOE, USDA and many regional, state and local entities. These alliances will strengthen P2Rx reach and visibility in all endeavors.

Where we are:

Database: A dynamically-generated, interactive web site has been completed and is currently in testing and minor revision. It is REALLY COOL!!! A domain has been secured. Projected launch, April 2003.

Marketing: Several promotional pieces have been developed and are available to use at your events.

Data Collection: We have contacted and included assistance providers for forty-two states. We have potential case studies in 14 states. One profile is complete, one is near completion and a third is in process. (See attached Detailed Summary of Data Collection for more information.)

Proposed Deliverables and Resources for FY 04:

Marketing:

· Project linked from P2Rx web site and referred to as appropriate on other center web sites as a resource.

· Distributing promotional materials at regional events

Technical Assistance:

· As P2Rx Centers hear of new green home construction in their states, pass contact information on to us.

A small, upfront investment of your time will pay long-term dividends, very soon and for the foreseeable future. HAA is good for people, the environment, and the economy and will add national recognition for P2Rx in a major U.S. industry.

Peaks to Prairies proposes to enhance HAA in FY 04 with the following:

· Expanded performance measures for each home such as graphical representation of feature category emphasis, and an opportunity for builders and designers to evaluate resource efficiency achieved.

· More home profiles and updating assistance providers information.

· Feature particular aspects of resource efficient construction such as “resource efficient remodeling.”

Homes Across America

Selection Criteria for Homes:

Homes Across America considers homes completed during or after the year 2000 that showcase resource efficient technologies. The showcase highlights the seven feature categories listed below:

To be selected, homes must:

Have at least one feature in both the Site and Design and Energy Efficiency categories
Describe a minimum of 15 features in a combination of categories
Describe at least one feature Innovation (a more in-depth review of a particularly innovative feature)

In addition to the above, Homes Across America will select profiles based on the variety of features presented, how features address unique climate and site considerations, and evidence of how resources are being conserved. For homes that are selected as Showcase Homes, a good contact person must be available with whom HAA staff can finalize the profile.

Homes Across America will give the Integrated Design Award when descriptions of resource efficiency exemplify the following definition:
Homes and their surroundings operate as a system with all components (products, location, orientation, equipment, etc.) functioning as one. When each component interacts efficiently with the others, the home has achieved an integrated design. An integrated design also brings together the client, the design team, and the construction team to optimize resource efficiency and environmental performance from construction through to the end of the home's useful life.

Data Collection:

What we have-

What we need-

Assistance Providers*

46 individuals representing 44 organizations in 42 states and the District of Columbia have been contacted and have agreed to serve as a resource person for individuals in their state wanting technical assistance to build a green home-

We still need assistance providers in: Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Mexico, Puerto Rico-

We also need to know if there are major organizations providing assistance in this area that we have missed.-

Homes*

(Note: Hard-copy home profile submittal forms are now available.)-

Potential case studies in 14 states have been identified. 3 have been received, reviewed and accepted for profiling.-

We still need home leads in:-

Region 1&2: Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island-

Region 3&4: Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Virginia, West Virginia

Region 5: Michigan-

Region 6: Arkansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma-

Region 7: Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska-

Region 8: North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming-

Region 9: Hawaii, Puerto Rico-

Region 10: Washington-

Homes Across America – Detailed Summary of Data Collection

State	Assistance Provider(s) Identified	Homes in Profile Process
AL	Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Family Housing and Environment - Laura Booth and Barbara Mobley
AK	University of Alaska Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension Service, Family Housing and Environment - Richard Seifert Alaska Building Science Network - Erika Kienlen & Virgina Moore
AR	University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service - Russ Kennedy
AZ
CA	Campus Center for Appropriate Technology - Humbolt State University - Eddie Tanner
CO	Colorado State University, Department of Design & Merchandising - Cooperative Extension Service - Kenneth Tremblay, Jr.
CT	Green Roundtable, Inc (Regional – see MA)
DE	University of Delaware Research and Education Cooperative Extension Service, Family Housing and Environment - Ronald Jester
FL		Demonstration Home - construction completed June 2003
GA	The University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences Extension, Housing and Environment - Dr. Jorge Horacio Atiles
HI	Hawaii State Department of Health, Office of Environmental Quality Contro, Noise, Radiation and Indoor Air Quality - Jeff Eckerd
IA	Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service, Family Housing and Environment - Dr. Tom Greiner	Marketable Home – scheduled completion April, 2003. Submitted by Mid-American Housing Partnership, affordable housing, 3-bedroom ranch, single-family. This is first strawbale for the organization. Tied to Energy Star Standards.
ID	University of Idaho, Biological and Agricultural Engineering - Tom Karsky
IL	University of Illinois Extension, Family Housing and Environment - Ted Funk
IN	Purdue University, Cooperative Extension Service, Family Housing and Environment - Dr. Cathy Burwell
KS	Kansas State University, Engineering Extension - Bruce Snead
KY	University of Kentucky, Cooperative Extension Service, Family Housing and Environment - Linda Reece Adler
LA	Louisiana State University Cooperative Extension Program, '>Dr. Claudette Reichel Louisiana Department of Natural Resources, Energy Section - Buddy Justice	Demonstration Home – The Louisiana House is scheduled for completion, spring 2003.
MA	Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NSEA), Green Buildings - Meghan Houlihan (Note: Regional contact for ME, NY, NJ, MA) Green Roundtable, Inc. - Mila Zelkha (Note: Regional contact for MA, ME, NH, VT, CT, RI)
MD
ME	NSEA (Regional – see MA) Green Roundtable, Inc (Regional – see MA)
MI
MN		Marketable Home – submitted by architect, remodel of a cabin, high income
MO
MS
MT	NCAT Center for Resourceful Building Technology – Tracy Mumma Montana Department of Environmental Quality, Technical and Financial Assistance Bureau - Paul Tschida Montana State University Extension Service, Housing and Environment Program – Dr. Michael P. Vogel	Marketable Home – submitted by builder, low-income, single-family, 3-bedroom (profile on web site completed soon!)
NC	North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension Service, Housing Program '>- Dr. Sarah Kirby	Marketable Home – submitted by builder/designer, hasn’t chosen which project to submit yet. Goals: IAQ, moisture management, site issues, aging in place. Works with chemically sensitive clients.
ND	North Dakota State University - Extension Ag & Biosystems Engineering - Ken Hellevang
NE	University of Nebraska - Lincoln Cooperative Extension Service, Housing and Environment - Dr. Shirley Niemeyer
NH	Green Roundtable, Inc (Regional – see MA)
NJ	Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Family Housing and Environment - Dr. Joseph T. Ponessa NSEA (Regional – see MA)
NM
NV	Nevada Power, Residential Efficiency Programs - Arnold Lopez	Marketable Demonstration Home – scheduled completion in Feb 2003, submitted by technology company. Single-family, high income, 3000 square foot “smart home”.
NY	NSEA (Regional – see MA)
OH	The Ohio State University Cooperative Extension Service, Family Housing and Environment - Joe Heimlich Ohio Department of Health, Indoor Environments - Mandy Burkett	Marketable Home - Builder recommended by American Lung Association. Hasn’t chosen home yet, likely will be a Health House
OK	Oklahoma State University, College of Human Environmental Sciences - Dr. Youmasu Siewe Oklahoma State University, Engineering Technology - Mark Pruitt
OR	City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development - Mike O'Brian (Note: Local – need statewide)	Marketable Homes – Submitted by builder (Member of EarthAdvantage program) Two single-family homes connected across a property line, middle income.
PA	Conservation Consultants, Inc. - Ann Gerace	Marketable Home – Contact is Weatherization Project Coordinator, home may or may not meet profile criteria
RI	Green Roundtable, Inc (Regional – see MA)
SC	Clemson University Extension Service - 113 Calhoun Street: A Center for Sustainable Living - Richard A. Dalla Mura	Demonstration Home – focus on both sustainability and natural disaster resistance
SD	South Dakota State University, Agricultural Engineering – Dr. Steve Pohl
TN	University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service, Family Housing and Environment - Martha W. Keel	Marketable Demonstration Home – scheduled completion March 2003, submitted by owner. Non-profit learning Facility that the owners live in. Focus on solar, sustainable issues.
TX	Texas Cooperative Extension, Family Housing and Environment - Janie L. Harris	Marketable Home – Submitted by builder of 5-Star Energy Star homes and Engineer for Life Program. Single-family, 1190 sq ft, single-story, middle income
UT	Utah State University Cooperative Extension, Family Housing and Environment – '>Dr. Leona Hawks	Demonstration Home – Check out the Utah House profile on-line!
VA	Virginia Housing and the Environment Network - Annette Osso
VT	Green Roundtable, Inc (Regional – see MA)	Marketable Home – Submitted by architect specializing in energy efficient designs, healthy homes, and environmentally responsive land use planning. May submit more than one home in more than one state.
WA	Washington State University Cooperative Extension - Energy de: line'>Michael Lubliner
WI	University of Wisconsin – Madison, Cooperative Extension Service - John Merrill
WV	West Virginia University - Safety and Health Extension - Daniel Whiteman
WY	University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service - Family & Consumer Sciences - Chris Pasley
DC	University of the District of Columbia Cooperative Extension Service - Family Housing and Environment - Samual Robertson	Marketable Home – Submitted by sponsor, Green Home, low-income, single family
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