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The 50,000 Green Homes Initiative: Project List

There are currently TEN project homes!

 

Steve Duncan, St. Johns, Newfoundland, Canada

Jan 23 2008, 09:52 AM

New construction. Project is registered with LEED therefore we must conform to particular sustainable practices to achieve certification. Tehniques and materials will include: reduction of construction waste, recycle construction waste where possible, developed on existing infill lot, pervious landscaping, low-e windows/doors, radiant flooring, tankless water heaters, low VOCpaint, CFL lghting where possible, bamboo flooring, recycled carpet tile, low flo sanitary fixtures and faucets. Project has been registered for LEED for Homes Pilot program. We are aiming for LEED silver certification minimum.

Steve plans updated photos and comments as soon as construction begins.

Estimated cost: $250,000 CDN

Start date: May 08
End date: September 08

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