Posted by Farmhouse Media, Dec. 26, 2016 What is a green home anyway? I’d say it’s a home that uses fewer and greener materials and methods to achieve a smaller overall environmental impact, while minimizing energy use and providing healthy shelter. Oak Terrace Preserve in North Charleston is a neighborhood of EarthCraft homes and townhomes. …
Join EarthCraft Virginia for “Selling the EarthCraft House”, 3-hour training being offered by Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors to teach the principles of green building and the specifics of the EarthCraft House program in order to help you successfully market sustainably built, green homes to sales prospects. Get your questions on energy efficiency …
We understand that the registration link provided on many of the printed Sustainable Leadership Awards invitations is not working properly. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. If you received a paper invitation, you should have also received an email from Daisy Massey at roughly 3:30 PM EST on Tuesday, March 4th with the correct link …
We are thrilled to welcome Ultra-Aire Whole House Dehumidifiers to the EarthCraft Virginia family as a program sponsor. Controlling humidity inside the home is essential for whole home comfort, reducing health risks, and protecting the structure of the home and its contents, and the use of systems such as these can make a lot …
February Green Drinks Please join us on Thursday February 20th from 5:30-7:30PM at the future home of Patrick and Margaret Anne Powers located at 3200 Floyd Avenue. Honor’s Corner, built in 1910 and named for its first owner and resident, Honor B. Patterson, occupies a corner of Floyd and Auburn Avenues in the City of …
“I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know I really enjoyed the training session I attended in Glen Allen last Thursday. I only wish I had thought about all these measures back when I was building. Your knowledge and enthusiasm is very evident as you did a great job of presenting. …
February 6, 2014 – EcoBuilding Pulse By Katie Weeks Are green homeowners satisfied with their purchases? A new study conducted by GuildQuality that was commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) says yes. Surveying homeowners who has purchased a National Green Building Standard-certified home the past three years, GuildQuality asked respondents about their …
On February 5th – 9th, 2014, EarthCraft Virginia will partner to present the Fourth Annual RVA Environmental Film Festival at Tuckahoe Library, VCU’s Grace Street Theater, the Visual Arts Center, the Byrd Theatre. The festival will showcase local and national films selected to raise awareness of environmental issues relevant to the Richmond region, our nation, and our …
“Richmond Habitat welcomes the expertise of EarthCraft’s professional staff and its technical advisors to build healthier and more sustainable, energy efficient homes. They are a true partner in our affordable housing building efforts. For very reasonable fees, they exceed expectations in answering questions and visiting the site to educate the builder on sustainable practices. Their …
Virginia led the Southeast in a national ranking of green building practices for affordable housing. Global Green USA, a national environmental organization, gave Virginia an A- rating in 2013 for green building practices promoted through each state’s plans for allocating low-income housing tax credits. The Virginia Housing Development Authority said the high ranking is attributable …