“Resilience is the capacity of a community, business, or natural environment to prevent, withstand, respond to and recover from a disruption” according to the US-Climate Resilience Toolkit, and a recent NAHB study shows that 84% of consumers see resiliency as a top influencer in a home purchase decision. In the midst of the 2016 hurricane ...
This 7-hour builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design and explores how the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the green building sector. Whether you’re a single-family home builder, developer, architect, HVAC or insulation contractor, property owner/manager, or Housing Development Authority, you’ll learn cost-effective ways to ...
Austrian-American businessman Peter Drucker once said, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” In buildings, our typical measurement tool comes in the form of a hard to interpret black and white utility bill. Join us to learn how benchmarking buildings can help owners better understand opportunities for energy savings, catch maintenance issues earlier and benchmark ...
Join us for an applied site visit where we will showcase Community Preservation and Development Corporation’s (CPDC) Highland Park Senior Apartments. Learn how this recently renovated 77-unit project utilized Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) as well as state and federal Historic Tax Credits to bring new life to the old Highland Park Public School. ...
This 7-hour builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design and explores how the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the green building sector. Whether you’re a single-family home builder, developer, architect, HVAC or insulation contractor, property owner/manager, or Housing Development Authority, you’ll learn cost-effective ways to ...
Join Viridiant at the 2017 RVA Environmental Film Festival RVA (EFF), running from February 6th - February 12th, and on February 18th at six locations in the Richmond metropolitan area. Entry is free! See complete film descriptions, locations, and times.
Construction technologies are developing rapidly to keep pace with energy codes and consumer expectations. This lecture will help you understand how to “Build Tight, Heat, Cool, and Ventilate Right”. Whether you’re a builder, remodeler, architect, HERS Rater or HVAC contractor, you’ll learn about some of the latest innovations to help you build better, healthier, high-performance homes. This ...
This session will cover energy efficient programs and tools for homeowners and builders alike. Dominion Virginia Power will discuss details and successes of its EnergyShare® energy assistance program, a system that offers bill pay assistance, free weatherization and energy-saving upgrades for veterans and anyone who faces financial hardships from unemployment or family crisis. Viridiant will ...
Join us as our speaker discusses preliminary findings from a multi-year study undertaken by the Virginia Center for Housing Research (VCHR) at Virginia Tech and Housing Virginia. Over the last three years, researchers have measured and evaluated energy use, construction cost and occupant behavior data in EarthCraft Multifamily (ECMF) certified developments. The analysis builds on ...
We hope you'll join us at our Annual Sustainable Leadership Awards on April 20th, 2017 at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond as we celebrate the region’s premiere building professionals for their work in 2016. We'll also enjoy a housing policy and research panel with Art Bowen of VHDA, Andrew McCoy of VCHR at Virginia Tech, and Angela Navarro of the Office of Governor McAuliffe, ...
Join us for the 5th Annual Richmond Earth Day 5K Race Without a Trace, presented by Sigora Solar, showing off the best the city has to offer. Run, walk or stroll down the newly completed Virginia Capital Trail and see the beauty of the James River and its downtown surroundings. Learn easy ways to help the ...
The Blueprint for the Future features a two-part design competition with the goal to design an affordable, sustainable and accessible home. The completion is open to both students and professionals, and features cash prizes and statewide exposure. The winning design is scheduled to be built in Norfolk, VA. Partners include: Department of Housing and Community ...