Going Green Without the Greenbacks

ELEANOR OLSEN, AKBDTOTAL SPACES DESIGN

PRESENTS

PROUD MEMBER OF

Going Green without the Greenbacks

SAVING A HOME ANDSAVING THE PLANET

STRIKING A BALANCE

BETWEEN A HOMEOWNER’S BUDGET AND Green Options

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

thatsense and cents

see the HOUSE AS A SYSTEM

FOR 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 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

NORTH SIDE

SOUTHEAST CORNER

BEFORE

windows before

JALOUSIE AND LOUVER WINDOWS

KITCHEN BEFORE

LIVING DINING BEFORE

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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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Thinking about future additions now will help with

overall plan

START WITH A GOOD DESIGN

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

Know what will fitbefore you plunge into the

salvage yards

750 sq. ft

The Treasure Hunt BEGINSNEW 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

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”

• CHECK WITH PSE OR YOUR LOCAL POWER COMPANY REGARDING REBATES FOR INSULATION

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

TEAR OUT REVEALS NO INSULATION and unsealed gaps

An 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

INSULATED BEDROOM

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A BEAUTIFUL SITE KNOWING THE OCCUPANTS WILL BE WARM IN THE WINTER

AND COOL IN THE SUMMER

• Energy star.gov

• has aids to help you show you 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 not serving very well in 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 Builder FRIEND

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

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

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

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Crackle Finished hand rubbed cabinetry

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 - ENTRY HALL LIGHT - BIG BOX BUILDER CENTER

• CARPET - SURPLUS FROM COMMERCIAL JOB

• CHANDELIER SHADES - BIG LOTS

• CHANDELIER - FAMILY SALVAGE

• ATTIC ACCESS FOLD DOWN LADDER- CRAIGSLIST

SOFA -CHILDRENS HOSPITAL THRIFT SHOPDINING TABLE - CRAIGSLISTDINING CHAIRS - DESIGN CONSIGNTABLE SETTING - MARSHALLSLAMPS - BURLINGTON COAT FACTORYWINDOW CURTAIN - DESIGNER SURPLUSARMOIRE - CRAIGSLIST

FURNISHINGS

living dining room

The perfect scale of armoire at only 66” high to store video, audio equipment and games

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

ADDITIONAL RESOURSESCONTRACTOR BONEYARDSGARAGE SALESTHRIFT STORESCONSIGNMENT SHOPSDISTRIBUTOR CLOSEOUTS SCRATCH AND DENT SALESCREATIVE RE-PURPOSINGSURPLUS SALES

Stock window treatments

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Although many tax credits ended in Dec of 2010, there are still Residential tax credits available for Geothermal, Solar Systems and Small Wind turbines and fuel cells until 2016.

Local Energy Companies, like Puget Sound Energy, have several rebate programs. Look for details on insulation and Energy Star Appliances

Visit www.energystar.gov

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

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appliance RebatesASK YOUR APPLIANCE SALES PERSON

WHAT IS AVAILABLE USUALLY $50-$200 Rebates

• 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/

ENERGY EFFICIENCY• ADD INSULATION

• Seal air gaps

• INSTALL THERMOPANE WINDOWS

• INSTALL DIMMER SWITCHES

• INSTALL ZONE HEATERS WITH backset THERMOSTATS

• USE ENERGY STAR WASHER AND DRYER

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

• fluorescent fixtures

AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS

• VENTILATION IN BATH AND KITCHEN

• VAPOR BARRIER IN CRAWL SPACE

• CLEAR DEBRIS AROUND CRAWL SPACE VENTS

• INSTALL GABEL END VENTS IN ATTIC SPACE

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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 lowest water usage available Front load Washer

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Value of Property

• Purchased for $246,500

• Improvement cost $32,000

• Approx. Value Today $320,000

• Increase in Value $73,500 Net

• Increase $41,500 to $51,000

Possible Tax Credit and Rebate qualifications 30% tax credit on insulation and windows up to $1,500.

Rebate on Refrigerator, Washer$$ for Recyling Old Refrigerator

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Some recent treasures waiting to be repurposed

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Waiting for repurposing in your new bath

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The Favorite

Teal Blue AGA Natural Gas $5295.

Sunday January 3010am-4pm

tell your friends who missed us this weekend to look for

Total Spaces Design at the

Phinney Neighborhood CenterHome Design and Remodel Fair

Simple things You can do to

save the planetInstall dimmer switches

Turn the water off when brushing your teethInstall new AK Shower Head

Do more laundry in cold waterLook at LED lights for new lighting

purchasesInstall shutters or honey comb blinds

to increase the R- ValueRecycle your next remodeling tear out