green homes: High Performance Homes More Popular than Ever | Green Home Certification
- 04/12/11 03:07 AM
High Performance Homes are More Popular than Ever Demand for "Green" Certification is on the Rise Recent analysis of Triangle MLS listings suggests that more homebuyers are opting for high performance homes with "Green" certifications. According to Raleigh Quick Appraisals, 2010 new construction sales of certified homes sold for over 10% more per square foot and in nearly 1/3 less time than new construction sales of non-certified homes. High performance homes in this survey were defined by any of the following certification programs: ENERGY STAR LEED-H NC HealthyBuilt NGBS GreenBuilt In early 2011, over 30% of Triangle MLS listings for new construction homes have had at least one high … (0 comments)
green homes: Building a Green Home - Solar Water Heaters
- 06/22/10 05:20 AM
Solar Water Heaters - Special Presentation Building a Green Home in the Raleigh Area The experts at award-winning Southern Energy Management (SEM) know all about solar water heaters. Solar water heaters are not required in a green-built home, but can be a great option. Some of the questions SEM answered during this special presentation at Stanton Homes during the 5th Annual Green Home Tour included: - How much does a solar water heater cost? - How does a solar water heater work? - How is a solar water heater installed in a new home? - How is a solar water heater installed … (6 comments)
green homes: Rainwater Collection Options - Saving Water in Your New Home
- 06/15/10 11:27 PM
Options for Rainwater Collection Using Rainwater Collection Systems in Your New Home Want a new home that's going to help you build a better life? Along with comfort and design, focus on energy and water savings. And one of the best ways to focus on cutting water consumption (besides WaterSense fixtures) is rainwater collection. Rainwater collection quick facts: - On average, North Carolina gets about three inches of rainfall per month, throughout the entire year. - An average 2100 sq ft home has about 3700 gallons of water falling on the roof every month. - Rainwater is great for plants: it's … (3 comments)
green homes: Finding a Green Built Home in the Raleigh Area
- 06/07/10 04:42 AM
Looking for a green built home in the Triangle? Easy Ways to Search for Green Home Features New homes with green features are becoming more common. Now it's easier than ever to find new green home construction from builders looking to provide advanced construction techniques. The Triangle MLS system now allows homebuyers to search for homes with specific features, including: Solar Water Heater Tankless hot water Geothermal Heat System Sealed Crawl Space No or Low VOC Paints, Sealants, and Varnishes Spray Foam Insulation (may or may not be Energy Wise) Engineered Wood Products ENERGY STAR Appliances ENERGY STAR Lighting Fixtures EPA WaterSense … (0 comments)
green homes: Build on Your Lot - Expert Advice and Answers | Raleigh NC New Homes
- 04/02/10 03:27 AM
Build On Your Lot - Asking Questions Stanton Homes Brings in the Experts Stanton Homes brings in industry experts, with tips on today's home building value. The company's most popular events take place on the construction site, so you can see what happens behind the walls as homes go up. Recently, guests got a behind-the-scenes look at one of the Triangle's 5th annual Green Tour homes being built to Silver Level standards through the GHBT's Green Certification program. The standing-room only event was packed with people attending a Q&A with nationally known experts, during an in-depth show-and-tell about energy efficiency. … (0 comments)
The Brogan will be one of the new green homes featured in the 2010 Triangle Green Home Tour. Green Home Tour - Two Weekends in May May 15/16 and May 22/23 Homes are open Noon to 6 pm This custom-designed home offers a tidy 2584 square feet, with Craftsman elements and indoor and outdoor living space. Open Island Kitchen Downstairs Office or Guest Suite Huge Bonus Room Covered Front Porch Mudroom with Drop Zone Green elements in the Stanton Home home in Horizon's green … (0 comments)
green homes: Open House: Live Demonstration Spray Foam Insulation, Green Presentation
- 03/26/10 02:31 AM
Join Stanton Homes for a very special "Muddy Boots Meet the Builder"! Walk through a special home under construction - one of Stanton Home's entries in the 5th Annual Green Home Tour. Hear a presentation from Southern Energy Management on why going Energy Star just makes sense, and how Energy Star is the first step towards a green home. Meet The Builder Open House 12-3 pm Live Demonstration - Spray Foam Insulation 1 pm "High Performance Homes" Presentation by Southern Energy Management 2 pm This Stanton Homes custom design will be one of just 31 homes featured in the 2010 Triangle Green Home Tour. … (0 comments)
green homes: What Kind of Green should I put in my new home?
- 01/17/10 01:37 AM
Green Home Certification Packages Green means something different to everyone. At Stanton Homes, we're making it easier by offering a variety of green home certification and green feature packages. A green home will help homeowners: Reduce Greenhouse Gas Save Money Every Month Lower Maintenance Increase Comfort Have Healthier Indoor Air Invest in the Future What are some of the most popularly requested features? Energy Wise Package Energy Wise Foam Insulation Package Foam insulation on all exterior walls with Bayer closed cell foam Foam insulate roof and garage ceiling with Icynene open cell foam Energy Wise guarantee - written guarantee of … (5 comments)
Possibly you already have an idea that comfortable-green and eco-friendly homes offer positive possibilities for you and your family. Today I am wondering which features in your green home and land are most important to you. For example- how would you rate the reduction in the cost of utilities? Indoor air quality? Sustainable quality? Native landscaping? A small footprint? Green community amenities? Edible landscaping? Energy efficient appliances? Non toxic finishes and paints? The Energy Star® rating?
Here is … (2 comments)
green homes: Local Custom Home Builder Featured in Spray Foam Publication!
- 10/23/09 06:01 AM
Raleigh Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes Recognized for Energy Savings EnergyWise and Spray Foam Insulation Stanton Homes was featured on SprayFoam.com for their work with local veterans and military families in combination with EnergyWise guaranteed cost savings and Bayseal Spray Foam Insulation. Read Full Article Here
Guaranteed $80/Month Heating and Cooling for 2800+ Sq Ft Home Stanton Homes recently completed a 2800 sq ft one and a half story home in Horizon near Chapel Hill. With the EnergyWise program, the homeowner was given a written guarantee that heating and cooling costs would not exceed $80 per month! That's … (1 comments)
green homes: $80/Month Guarantee for New Energy Wise Home in Horizon
- 10/09/09 07:14 AM
Stanton Homes completes first green-conscious home in new Horizon neighborhood 2800 square feet of living area with guaranteed $80 per month heating and cooling costs Custom home builder Stanton Homes celebrates the completion of its first Energy Wise home in the Horizon neighborhood, with the next already breaking ground in this new community just south of Chapel Hill. Energy Wise comes with a written guarantee of heating and cooling costs. The custom home just completed offers over 2800 square feet - with a guaranteed average heating and cooling cost of no more than $80 per month!
"We get excited every time we build an Energy Wise … (2 comments)
green homes: Why Energy Wise Just Makes Sense - And How Energy Wise Works
- 07/26/09 12:59 AM
Energy Wise Makes Sense - Here's How it Works! Energy Wise Becomes Efficiency of Choice for the Triangle Guaranteed Savings Attracts 3 of 4 Homebuyers Stanton Homes is pleased to announce a surge in requests for new homes that include green options, with 3 out of 4 expressing keen interest in Energy Wise heating, cooling, and insulation systems. Energy Wise is a guaranteed cost savings program Stanton Homes offers in partnership with Healthy Home Insulation. "We're seeing a tremendous amount of interest in the value this product brings to our new homes," said Stan Williams, CEO of Stanton Homes. "Our partnership with Healthy … (2 comments)
green homes: Geothermal Heat Pump - What's It All About?
- 04/07/09 01:56 AM
Raleigh NC New Homes Geothermal Heat Pumps - What Are the Benefits? Going Green In Your Triangle New Home Special thanks to Johnny Vaughan of Bowman Mechanical Services Inc in Garner, NC for sharing this information on Geothermal Systems! Here's what Bowman Mechanical Services has to say: How Much Does a Geothermal Heat Pump Save? Geo = Earth Thermal = Heat Geothermal heat pumps use stable ground temperatures for home heating and cooling. According to the EPA, the geothermal systems can save 40 percent to 70 percent on home heating and 20 percent to 50 percent on home cooling costs over conventional sytems, … (11 comments)
green homes: Tankless Water Heaters vs Traditional Water Heaters - Do They Really Pay Off?
- 04/05/09 11:16 PM
Ever think about going tankless? What are the real advantages of a tankless water heater? Michelle Silvis is a showroom manager and plumbing product expert at Wilkinson Supply Company in Raleigh, NC. Stanton Homes thanks her for sharing some great information on tankless water heaters! Here's what she has to say about this green home feature: Finding New Places To Save Money Every Year - While Being Green With the current economy encouraging everyone to look at their budgets and monthly expenses under a detailed microscope, few are looking to their home as a place to save some green. But by doing a little … (11 comments)
We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy. Looking to build a custom home in Pittsboro? Check out the Harrison Pond new home community. Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout central North Carolina. All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.
Take one look at Harrison … (3 comments)
green homes: Solar Photovoltaic Power - The Basic Types of Systems
- 03/26/09 11:06 PM
Buying a Green Home Solar Photovoltaic Power for Your Home Basic Types of PV Systems For many people, the ultimate "green" is having the sun provide all of your daily power requirements. In NC, there are two basic kinds of solar photovoltaic systems. For those who want to live "off the grid", it may be a surprise that both types of systems are actually grid-tied, and that a grid-tied system is the most financially feasible! Grid Tied without Batteries This is the most common type of PV system. The photovoltaic system will shut down when the utility grid is down, so … (6 comments)
green homes: Triangle Custom Home Builder Helps Homebuyers Make Tough Decisions
- 03/26/09 04:40 AM
Raleigh NC Events Stanton Homes Focuses on Top Questions at Southern Ideal Home Show Biggest Show of the Year - 350 Vendors On Site Stanton Homes will be at the Southern Ideal Home Show, April 3-5, at the NC State Fairgrounds, with more money saving tips for home buyers. Stanton Home experts will be on hand to discuss every aspect of building a new custom home: Universal Design (Wheelchair Accessible) Homes Green Building and Green Features Lot Selection Advice Floor Plans Available Communities ENERGY STAR Homes Solar Water Heaters and Photovoltaic Systems
"There are some really hot topics … (2 comments)
green homes: Green Home Information - All In One Location!
- 03/23/09 03:31 AM
Green Homes Raleigh NC Triangle Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes Announces Green Home Q & A Hot Spot GreenHomesTriangle.com Highlights Green Features and Topics We're excited about the launch of our newest information hot spot - www.GreenHomesTriangle.com! This green building website will feature articles and answers to some of the most asked Green Home questions. Topics include: Green Home Certification - How Does it Work? Solar Water Heaters Rainwater Collection Saving Energy Saving Water EnergyWise - Guaranteed 50-70% Heating and Cooling Cost Reduction ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Green Building Materials Choosing a "Green" Location to Build Your New Home Green Home … (4 comments)
green homes: MLS Now Offers Easy Way To Find Green Homes in the Triangle!
- 03/16/09 04:04 AM
Green Homes - Raleigh NC Green Homes Easier to Find in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill! Updated MLS Options Help Find Green Homes and Features in the Triangle Believe it or not, the Triangle MLS system as of a week ago had no options to help homebuyers search for a green home in the area. But thanks to the relentless work of the Green Home Builders of the Triangle, among others, it's now easy to find a home with the green features you're looking for, like: Solar Hot WaterTankless Water HeaterGeo Thermal Heat System (closed loop)Sealed Crawl SpaceNo-Low VOC in Paints, Sealants, … (4 comments)
green homes: Church View Acres - Available Lots - Acreage in the Heart of Alamance County/Graham NC
- 01/19/09 10:30 PM
Looking for Custom Homes Near Raleigh NC? Available Building Lots in Graham NC Neighborhood Church View Acres - Custom Home Neighborhood Alamance County NC We've discovered another great Raleigh new home community you might enjoy. Looking to build a custom home in the Raleigh area of North Carolina? Check out the Church View Acres community. Stanton Homes helps make it easy to find the right place to build your new home, by putting together information on great new home communities, lots and land throughout the Triangle area. All information per MLS, and current as of posting date.
Looking for a great neighborhood to build a … (0 comments)
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