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Save the dates for the
5th Annual Green Home Tour!
Sat, May 15, 2010 - noon to 6 pm
Sun, May 16, 2010 - noon to 6 pm
Sat, May 22, 2010 - noon to 6 pm
Sun, May 23, 2010 - noon to 6 pm
Come See What It Means to Be Green!
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Builders, click here for the Call for Entries. |
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Click here for the Tour Entry Form. |
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There will be another Green
Home Tour in May of 2010!
Builders, you can also ask to have your projects considered for the one-day tour that will be held in conjunction with NAHB's National Green Building Conference in Raleigh on May 16- 18, 2010. You can obtain more information about this tour on the Call for Entries and the Tour Entry Form (use the links above). |
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.
All entries must be enrolled in the certification program operated by the Green Home Builders of the Triangle (GHBT) or NAHBGreen, 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 probably be only partially finished so that tour attendees can see the technical green features that would otherwise be hidden behind the walls. Stay tuned for more information.
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Even if you missed the 4th Annual Green Home Tour in May of 2009, you can still obtain information on the entries by clicking on the addresses below. | | 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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