Sarah Oudman of Treasure Homes offered this presentation about the Northwest Indiana Green Building Alliance during the March 28, 2011 Green Drinks meeting.

1. NWI Green Building Alliance NWI Green Building Alliance

2. NWI Green Building Alliance Who We Are: Builders, developers, subcontractors, material suppliers and industry representatives, architects, real estate professionals, energy auditors, appraisers, conservationists, & preservationists What We Are: An alliance created to promote and educate building professionals and the public about high performance housing and to encourage a greener, healthier, more sustainable living experience in Northwest Indiana Northwest Indiana Green Building Alliance

3. NWI Green Building Alliance Mission Statement: The NWI Green Building Alliance is being formed for the purpose of educating the Northwest Indiana region about the importance of high-performance built environments, it’s inherent value in our lives, and encouraging a greener, healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. Membership Scope: Under the charter of the Home Builders Association of Northwest Indiana, through the National Association of Home Builders, representation covers Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton, and Jasper Counties. Northwest Indiana Green Building Alliance

5. Energy-Star rated over 450 homes

6. Developed two NAHB Green-Certified neighborhoods

7. Held an annual Living Green exposition

8. Held a Parade of Homes showcasing all that is good about Green

10. Impact of Buildings in U.S.A. In the United States alone, buildings account for: • 72% of electricity consumption,• 39% of energy use,• 38% of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions,• 40% of raw materials use,• 30% of waste output (136 million tons annually), • 14% of potable water consumption.

11. EPA calculates the amount of salvageable structural lumber disposed of annually 1 Billion board feet of structural lumber 3-5 pounds per square foot $250-$1000 plus disposal cost 62,000 average American homes could be built from it

12. Goals of Green Building Low Impact Minimal impact on natural environment Efficient Reduced Energy usage and Water usage Healthy Protect occupant health and increase productivity Minimize waste Designed and constructed in a manner that minimizes waste, pollution, and environmental degradation

14. What Makes a Home Green Site Design and Development Lot Design, Preparation, and Development Resource Efficiency Energy Efficiency Water Efficiency Indoor Environmental Quality Operation, Maintenance, and Building Owner Education NWI Green Building Alliance

15. More than Energy Efficiency Holistic approach Building Science Looks at a bigger picture Considers cause and effect of inputs Healthy Homes 4 of 10 children in North America will develop respiratory disorders and ADD symptoms that are caused by environmental elements Only 2 harmful environmental elements are found in greater concentration outside the home. Spend 90% of time indoors NWI Green Building Alliance

16. Minimize Environmental Impact Landfills Pacific Ocean Garbage Island Carbon Footprint Wasted Materials Land Use NWI Green Building Alliance

17. Over 1 Billion people without access to water

18. Who Says It’s Green? Beware of ‘Green Washing’ – unsubstantiated claims Third-Party Verification Blower Door Testing and other analytical tools Certification Programs Department of Energy Energy Star Builders Challenge Water Sense National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Research Center’s ANSI approved National Green Building Standard United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Homes (LEED-H) Environments for Living, Green Globes, etc. NWI Green Building Alliance

19. Blower Door Test Depressurizes a house to find out how much air a home is leaking. Infrared cameras will show the hidden leakage. NWI Green Building Alliance

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22. What your energy is used for: NWI Green Building Alliance

23. Conservationvs. Efficiency Information courtesy of Stephanie Johnson, Jasper County REMC NWI Green Building Alliance

24. NWI Green Building Alliance Northwest Indiana Green Building Alliance Website: www.NWIGreenBuildingAlliance.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nwigreenbuildingalliance Email: info@NWIGreenBuildingAlliance.com