Concrete was poured for the footing on November 20.

 In the background of the November 20 photo below is the concrete being poured while in the foreground are (left to right) Henry Rozewski of Progress Lighting holding an ENERGY STAR light fixture similar to the ones to be used in the home, Chris Sheedy of All American Plumbing & Heating next to the dual flush toilet, the same style that will be used in the Green House and which now can be seen in the  Senator model home at Colchester Chase III, Eugene Farley of the Torrington Lumber Company, manufacturer of the ENERGY STAR double hung windows to be used in the home, a can of the Sherwin-Williams low VOC paint planned to be used in the home,  T & M President Greg Ugalde and Torrington City Planner Martin Connor.

The floor plans of the home are shown below.  The circled letters refer to green features which are explained in the chart below the floor plans.

NOTABLE GREEN FEATURES IN THE GREEN HOUSE

A.

Dual Flush Toilet

Saves water by using less water when liquids rather than solids are flushed (4.1.6 B)

B.

Occupancy Sensor

Saves electricity by automatically turning off the light when rooms are unoccupied (3.3.7 D)

C.

Timer for Exhaust Fan

Reduces risk of moisture accumulation which can lead to mold (5.3.1)

D.

Tubular Skylight

Reduces the need for artificial lighting by providing natural light (3.3.4 D)

E.

ENERGY STAR Washer

Uses less electricity and water than standard washers (3.3.4 E and 4.1.3)

F.

ENERGY STAR Dishwasher

Uses less electricity and water than standard dishwashers (3.3. 4 E and 4.1.3)

G.

ENERGY STAR Refrigerator

Uses less electricity than standard refrigerator (3.3.4 E)

H.

ENERGY STAR Light Fixture

Uses less energy than conventional incandescent lighting (3.3.4 A)

I.

Bamboo Flooring

Bamboo is a renewable resource that grows very quickly (2.6.1)

J.

Whole House Fan with

Reduces energy needed for cooling by taking advantage of cooling from outside air (3.3.2 O)

Insulated Louvers

K.

ENERGY STAR Exhaust Fan

Provides more ventilation capacity at a lower wattage than a standard bath fan (3.3.2 P)

L.

Built-in Double Wastebasket

Provides separate container for recyclables (6.4)

M.

Low VOC Paint

Reduces the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released to the outdoors

and reduces the formation of ground-level ozone (7.1.3)

N.

Direct-vent, Sealed-

Minimizes the risk of smoke and combustion byproducts back-drafting into the house (5.1.3)

Combustion

Gas Fireplace

O.

ENERGY STAR Ceiling Fan

Reduces energy use for space cooling by creating a breeze which provides convective cooling (3.3.2 N)

P.

Vented Range Hood

Removes moisture, odors and combustion by products (5.2.1)

NOTE: Each parenthetical section reference such as (4.1.6 B) refers to the particular section of

the National Association of Home Builders green guidelines.

These guidelines are shown at www.nahbrc.org/greenguidelines

Want to go green with flooring in your home?  T & M is now offering bamboo flooring at the same price as oak flooring.