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4th Annual Green Home Tour
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Free, self-guided tour of 36 green homes in the Triangle.
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Even if you missed the tour, you can still obtain information on the entries by clicking on the addresses below. |
Sat, April 25, 2009 - 10 to 6 pm
Sun, Apr 26, 2009 - noon to 6 pm
Sat, May 2, 2009 - 10 am to 6 pm
Sun, May 3, 2009 - noon to 6 pm
The annual Green Home Tour is a free, self-guided event that enables potential homebuyers and other interested individuals to examine a variety of green building features in homes of all price ranges and styles.
We're pleased to announce that the 4th Annual Green Home Tour will feature 36 entries in six counties! The tour has been expanded to two weekends: Apr 25 and 26 and May 2 & 3. As usual, the tour will include a wide variety of homes in all styles and price points -- ranging from Habitat and entry-level homes to luxury custom entries. One of the entries has recently been constructed at the Streets of Southpoint, so be sure to take a look during your next shopping trip.
All entries are enrolled in the certification program operated by the Green Home Builders of the Triangle (GHBT), and all entries have demonstrated the ability to reach at least the bronze level of certification upon completion. Some of the homes on the tour will be only partially finished so that tour attendees can see the technical green features that would otherwise be hidden behind the walls.
The GHBT Marketing committee, under the capable direction of Darcia Black, is planning two public kickoff events. Green building information and free tour guidebooks will be available at these events and also at many outlets across the Triangle.
Thanks to our Special Tour Partner:
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Founded in 1978, The NC Sustainable Energy Association has hosted an annual Green Building & Solar Tour in communities across North Carolina for many years in the fall. In an effort to increase its efforts of promoting renewable energy, energy efficiency and green building throughout the year, NCSEA is partnering with local organizations like the Home Builders Associations in the Triangle area to sponsor and publicize this year’s Green Home Tour and other events. | | | Here is the list of entries in this year's tour.
Click on the address for each entry to see the corresponding Tour Book page, which includes a photo and list of green features for that entry:
Here’s a small sampling of special features that were included in some of the homes on previous tours:
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Sealed attic and crawl space
High-efficiency HVAC system with fresh air intake
Spray foam insulation
Energy Star® appliances & lights with LED or compact fluorescent bulbs
Low- or no-VOC paints, caulks, & adhesives for good indoor air quality
Low-flow plumbing fixtures
Solar water heaters linked to radiant-floor heating
Low-E windows
Low-maintenance landscaping that features rainwater collection & drought-resistant plants
Compressed wheat doors |
High-efficiency gas water heater
Recycled news print insulation for interior walls
Reuse of demolished materials to help conserve resources
Locally milled pine floors
Passive solar orientation with 2-ft overhangs
Returns or transfer ducts in all bedrooms for maximum comfort/efficiency
Advanced framing techniques
High-efficiency HVAC system with fresh-air intake
Bamboo stair treads & countertops
Rain screen on exterior walls |
Green Home Tour Photo Album
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Lynn Ruck talked with a visitor to her display during the kickoff event for the 2008 Green Home Tour. |
Dave Kurtz showed off the materials for his green roof during the 2008 Green Home Tour. |
Chad Ray discussed green features in his home with this visitor during the 2008 Green Home Tour. |
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