Viridiant Staff Richmond Association of Realtors’ quarterly publication, The Housing Interpreter, is here and we’re thrilled to be included with an article about increasing awareness of and demand for high performance housing. Check it out here or below on pages 7 & 8.
Posted by Christina B. Farnsworth June 2, 2015 A study published last year says IAQ is an important predictor of health, especially among low-income residents. The study found green apartments healthier than conventional ones. Those living in green homes, researchers found, “experienced 47% fewer sick building syndrome symptoms.” They also noticed that study participants who …
By Chris Mooney May 28, 2015 From installing rooftop solar panels to putting in new triple pane windows and EnergyStar appliances, people today make all kinds of home upgrades that save energy and lower their utility bills. But when they opt to sell their “green” home, it’s often less than clear how such upgrades are …
“We’re appreciating the comfortable, steady temperatures in the house, day and night. No drafts, no sudden changes. The prompt hot water delivery is quite a treat. We rarely hear outside noises. Barking dogs and neighbors’ power tools are the only exception. Otherwise it’s a joy. Our air exchanger appears to trap any fine dust and …
Keep hearing about the HERS Index Score but not sure what it is? Check out this new video from RESNET explaining what the HERS Index Score is and how it works. The HERS Index Score is one part of EarthCraft certification – our average score is 65 with some homes scoring less than 20! The …
May 1, 2015 Partnership between County, APAH, community Includes many “green building,” state-of-the-art features Part of Columbia Pike revitalization The Arlington Mill Community and Senior Center and Residences has been awarded a 2015 Urban Land Institute Washington Trends Award for “Excellence in Housing Development.” The award recognizes Arlington Mill as “a model of excellence because …
The 2015 Earth Day 5K Race Without a Trace took place on Saturday, April 18th and was a great success! Thanks to all of our runners, volunteers, partners and sponsors. View the blurb as part of Richmond BizSense “Newsbites: Noteworthy tidbits for April 21, 2015” here.
Check out your time here – http://www.mtecresults.com/race/show/3032/2015_Earth_Day_5K_Run-5K Thanks to everyone for coming out!!
Community Housing Partners honored by EarthCraft Virginia Friday, April 17, 2015 12:15 am Two affordable multifamily rental communities developed, owned and managed by Community Housing Partners (CHP) received recognition from EarthCraft Virginia Thursday, March 26, in Richmond at its Sixth Annual Sustainable Leadership Awards Ceremony. Grissom Lane Apartments in Blacksburg earned a Special Recognition award. …
With lots of exciting events coming up and a review of our 2014 Sustainable Leadership Award winners, you definitely don’t want to miss this newsletter! Click here or on the image below to check it out.