Going Green Without Greenbacks

Going Green Without the Greenbacks1:00 – 2:30pm

PRESENTERS:Eleanor Olsen, Interior, Kitchen and Bath Designer, Total Spaces Design

R. Bruce Olsen, Certified Graduate Remodeler, Total Spaces Design

Going Green without the Greenbacks

SAVE A HOME SAVE THE PLANET

STRIKING A BALANCE

BETWEEN A HOMEOWNER’S BUDGET AND THEIR NEEDS

GREEN DESIGNMinimizes its impact on the environment through conservation

of energy, water, and other resources, while contributing to the health of its occupants

without compromising the aesthetic design.

Approach a green project with a holistic view to

seeing the HOUSE

AS A SYSTEM REGARDING BUILDING

SCIENCE, health and sustainability

• ENERGY EFFICIENTENERGY EFFICIENT

• HEALTHY AIR QUALITYHEALTHY AIR QUALITY

• SUSTAINABLE MATERIALSSUSTAINABLE MATERIALS

• MINIMAL LANDFILL WASTE MINIMAL LANDFILL WASTE

• NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATIONNATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION

COMPONENTS OF GREEN DESIGN

• Simple steps can go a long way toward improving indoor air quality, lowering pollution levels, reducing landfill waste, and saving energy.

• Contrary to popular belief, these steps don't have to be expensive. Many even generate an investment return greater than the monetary value spent on the project.

EXAMPLE PROJECT BEFORE

• TEAR DOWN OR RESCUE

windows before

JALOUSIE AND LOUVER

WINDOWS

KITCHEN BEFORE

LIVING DINING BEFORE

BEDROOMS BEFORE

BATHROOM BEFORE

DECISIONS BEFORE TEAR OUT BEGINS

• SELECT TEAM

• DESIGN

• BUDGET

• WHAT TO REUSE

• WHAT TO RECYCLE

• SCHEDULE OF WORK

EXISTING FLOOR PLANEXISTING PLAN

FUTURE PHASE STUDY

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START WITH A GOOD DESIGN

CHAMPAGNE TASTE AND A BEER BUDGET DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN YOU CAN’T HAVE WHAT YOU WANT

CHAMPAGNE TASTE AND A BEER BUDGET DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN YOU CAN’T HAVE WHAT YOU WANT

Master plan for Maison vert

CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

NEW WINDOW BUDGET $1,500 FOR VINYL

•3 FIBERGLASS CLAD WOOD THERMOPANE WINDOWS WITH PRAIRIE STYLE FULL DIVIDED LIGHTS AND 1 VINYL SLIDER FOR $845 AT SECOND USE

•INCREASES ENERGY EFFICIENCY

•Gained Egress in Bedrooms

•SAVES LAND FILLS

•VERY HIGH END

•GREAT CURB APPEAL

•INCREASES THE VALUE OF THE HOUSE

SKYLIGHT• BATHROOM SKYLIGHT FROM SECOND USE

• ALLOWS FOR DAY LIGHTING WHICH SAVES ENERGY

• OPERABLE VENT TO LET HEAT ESCAPE IN THE SUMMER, KEEPING HOUSE COOLER

TEAR OUT REVEALS NO INSULATION and unsealed gaps

A Easy SOLUTION TO GAINING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS TO ADD

INSULATIONSome Insulation was in the

CEILING AND FLOORS BUT None in THE WALLS

Time to correct Under-structured construction that is common in Post

WW2 housing due to shortages of material at the time

Insulate and Seal to Improve Energy Efficiency

• Add insulation to block heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer

• R-38 IS RECOMMEMDED FOR ATTICS WHICH WOULD BE ABOUT 10-14”

• Seal air leaks throughout to block drafts, insects and critters

• Energy star.gov

• has aids to help you show your clients where common leaks occur, like this illustration from an EPA pamphlet

• SEALING BENEFITS

• lower utility bills reduces noise pollution

• reduces pollen and dust

• Keeps out insects and critters

EXTERIOR MATERIALS• FIBER CEMENT SIDING - CRAIGSLIST $260

• HIGH END EXTERIOR PAINT GREEN 7 GAL.- CRAIGSLIST $30

• CORNER BOARDS AND TRIM - Contractor Boneyards

• OUTDOOR LIGHTING - SEATTLE LIGHTING WAREHOUSE SALE

New Screened Louvered

Vents in gable ends replace

the row of drilled holes

previously venting the attic

SIDING INSTALLED BY HOME OWNER

EXTERIOR AFTER

BATHROOM MATERIALS• VANITY - SECOND USE

• LO-FLUSH WATER CLOSET - EARTHWISE

• SKYLIGHT - SECOND USE

• SCONCES - SECOND USE

• FLOOR TILE - CRAIGSLIST

• MEDICINE CABINET - REFURBISHED AND REUSED

• WALL TILE - HABITAT’S HOME IMPROVEMENT STORE

• COUNTERTOP TILE - CONTRACTORS BONEYARD

• TUB AND SINK WITH FAUCET - SALVAGE FROM FRIEND

• LOW SONE EXHAUST VENT/LIGHT COMBO - BIG BOX STORE

BATHROOM AFTER

KITCHEN MATERIALS• OVER SINK FLOURESCENT LIGHTING - SECOND USE

• CABINETS - SALVAGED HOME SHOW DISPLAY & SECOND USE

• 1 CABINET - FROM ORIGINAL KITCHEN LESS THE DOORS

• COUNTERTOPS - CONCRETE LIQUID STONE

• WASHER/DRYER CABINET - THIS AND THAT

• REFRIGERATOR - NEW ENERGY STAR CLOSEOUT SALE

• DISHWASHER - RECYCLED FROM ANOTHER REMODEL PROJECT

• RANGE - CLIENTS OWN - SWITCHING TO STAINLESS IN FUTURE

• HIGH END SINK AND FAUCET - CONTRACTOR’S BONEYARD

• RANGE HOOD - DISCONTINUED CLOSEOUT

• BACKSPLASH TILE - BEDROCK RECYCLED GLASS

• WASHER DRYER - CLIENTS OWN ENERGY EFFICIENT

• MICROWAVE - CLIENTS OWN 1/2 SIZE MICROWAVE

• BUTCHER BLOCK SCRAP - CRAIGSLIST

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KITCHEN AFTER

COUNTER / BACKSPLASH

LIQUID STONE COUNTERTOP

RECYCLED GLASS TILES

LAUNDRY CABINET

STACKED WASHER DRYERSAVES ENERGY, WATER

AND SPACE

Master Bedroom

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PAINT MIS-MIXEDSECRETARY - CRAIGSLIST

CLOSET DOORS - SECOND USEWINDOW SHADE - DESIGNER SURPLUS FABRIC

second bedroom

PAINT - MIS-MIXED $5DESK - CRAIGSLIST $0

WINDOW TREATMENT - FAMILYTRUNK & BED - CLIENT’S OWN

DISPLAY CASE & ART - DESIGN CONSIGNCLOSET DOORS - SECOND USE

INTERIOR DOORS• FRENCH DOORS - EARTHWISE

• INTERIOR DOORS - SECOND USE

Exterior Doors

•FRONT ENTRY DOOR - SECOND USE

•KITCHEN ENTRY DOOR - SECOND USE

•FRENCH DOORS - EARTHWISE

HEATING AND LIGHTING• ELECTRIC ZONE HEATERS WITH INDIVIDUAL BACK-SET

THERMOSTATS

• BEDROOM CEILING FIXTURES - HOME DEPOT

• ENTRY HALL LIGHT - BIG BOX BUILDER CENTER

• CARPET - SURPLUS FROM COMMERCIAL JOB

• CHANDELIER SHADES - BIG LOTS

• CHANDELIER - FAMILY SALVAGE

SOFA -CHILDRENS HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOP

DINING TABLE - CRAIGSLIST

DINING CHAIRS - DESIGN CONSIGN

TABLE SETTING - MARSHALLS

LAMPS - BURLINGTON COAT FACTORY

WINDOW CURTAIN - DESIGNER SURPLUS

ARMOIRE - CRAIGSLIST

FURNISHINGS

living dining room

GREEN SOURCE LISTSOURCE WEBSITE ADDRESS

SECOND USE www.seconduse.com 7953 2nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98108

EARTHWISE www.earthwise-salvage.com 3447- 4th AVE. S. , STE. E, Seattle, WA 98134

RE STORE www.re-store.org/ballard 1440 N W 52nd ST, Seattle, WA 98107

CRAIG’S LIST www.craigslist.org

DALY’S www.dalyspaint.com 3525 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103

SEATTLE PAINT www.seattlepaint.com 5 LOCATIONS SHORELINE TO TACOMA

CONSIGN DESIGN www.consigndesign.us 1630 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

BEDROCK INDUSTRIES www.bedrockindustries.com 1401 W. Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98119

Habitat Home Improvement Store

http://www.seattlehabitatoutlet.org/ 21 South Nevada St., Seattle, Wash., 98134

http://WWW.SECONDUSE.COM/

http://www.earthwise-salvage.com/

http://www.re-store.org/ballard

http://WWW.CRAIGSLIST.ORG/

http://www.dalyspaint.com/

http://www.seattlepaint.com/

http://www.consigndesign.us/

http://www.bedrockindustries.com/index.html

ADDITIONAL RESOURSES

CONTRACTOR BONEYARDS

GARAGE SALES

THRIFT STORES

CONSIGNMENT SHOPS

DISTRIBUTOR CLOSEOUTS

SCRATCH AND DENT SALES

CREATIVE RE-PURPOSING

SURPLUS SALES

Stock window treatments





Tax Credits

Visit www.energystar.gov

• Existing Homes Only

• 30% of the cost, up to $1,500. Tax Credits are available for the qualifying energy saving products below :

• insulation, windows and doors, asphalt and metal roofs, non solar water heaters, certain high efficiency heating and cooling systems and biomass stoves in 2009 and 2010

• Installation costs are not included.



Additional Tax Credits for New and Existing Homes

• Tax credits are available at 30% of the cost, with no upper limit through 2016 (for existing homes & new construction) for:

• * Geothermal Heat Pumps

• * Solar Panels

• * Solar Water Heaters

• * Small Wind Energy Systems

• * Fuel Cells



Stimulus Bill appliance Rebates$6.2 million for Wa State

$50-$200 Rebates ?Jan 2010 • central air conditioners• heat pumps (air source and geothermal)• boilers• furnaces (oil and gas)• room air conditioners• clothes washers• dishwashers• refrigerators/freezers• water heaters

Data of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency

http://www.dsireusa.org/

http://www.dsireusa.org/

ENERGY EFFICIENCY• ADDED INSULATION

• Sealed air gaps

• INSTALLED THERMOPANE WINDOWS

• INSTALLED DIMMER SWITCHES

• INSTALLED ZONE HEATERS WITH backset THERMOSTATS

• USED ENERGY STAR WASHER AND DRYER

• Used energy efficient Refrigerator with sufficient air space to let the coils breath and run efficiently

• 2 fluorescent fixtures 1 indoor and 1 outdoor

AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS

• VENTILATION IN BATH AND

KITCHEN AIR QUALITY

• REPLACED VAPOR BARRIER IN

CRAWL SPACE

• CLEARED DEBRIE AROUND

CRAWL SPACE VENTS

• INSTALLED GABEL END VENTS

IN ATTIC SPACE



NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATIONAND REDUCED LANDFILL

• MANY RECYCLED MATERIALS WENT INTO our example project THAT SAVED MONEY AND SAVED OUR LANDFILLS

• MATERIALS REMOVED WERE RECYCLED WHERE APPROPRIATE

• CONCRETE COUNTER TOPS

• Aerators and flow restrictors used in faucets and showers

• Lo Flow Toilet installed

• Used Horizontal Axis Washer lowest water usage available





Value of Property

• Purchased for $246,500

• Improvement cost $32,000

• Approx. Value Today $320,000 to $330,000

• Increase in Value $73,500 to $83,500

• Net Increase $41,500 to $51,000

Possible Project Tax Credit and Rebate qualifications 30% tax credit on insulation and windows

Rebate on Refrigerator, Washer$30 for Recyling Old Refrigerator



Excerpts From Sustainability Survey

• 84% of consumers currently purchase at least some green products.

• Only 1% of consumers who purchased green abandoned the category.

• A high percentage of green consumers expect to convert to green products in new categories

• Price is the main reason non-green consumers have not purchased green

• Almost 2/3 of consumers have changed their green purchase behavior in response to the recession.

• Most of these consumers have switched to less expensive green products(41%) or simply reduced the overall amount of green products that they use (19%).

• However, 16% of consumers have actually increased their use of green products.

• Key findings from Grail Research's "The Green Revolution" report

TOTAL SPACES DESIGNEleanor and Bruce Olsen

GENERAL CONTRACTORS LIC. # TOTALSD920LW

TOTAL SPACES DESIGNEleanor and Bruce Olsen

GENERAL CONTRACTORS LIC. # TOTALSD920LW

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