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Executive Director at St. Croix Valley Habitat For Humanity, Bringing Affordable Housing to Communities
Nationally, the cost of single-family home construction is up 30% since 2020. In our region, the avg. price per square foot of new built homes is $185 *even higher in the two counties we serve. The modular/manufactured home we are building on this site is about $104 per square foot– that’s a cost savings of about 44% if I can do math right. (excluding lot costs and some final expenses). It is a traditional stick-build, that is built in a factory, which lowers costs, reduces construction waste and can be completed up to 40% faster than a home built on site. With green initiatives, like weather wrap, wind infiltration is decreased; engineered roof trusses with steel plates increase sustainability and blown roof insulation saves energy. Even the furnace and windows help decrease energy needs. Modular homes hold their value and are financed through traditional options, just like any other home. This is the first one we've done at St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity. Thank you Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region for all of your help!
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Did you know that according to a recent study by the Canadian Home Builders' Association, sustainable home construction starts with a solid foundation? At Fieldstone Homes, we couldn't agree more. Our latest article explores the crucial role of foundations in sustainable home construction, offering valuable insights for First Nation Communities in Saskatchewan looking for housing solutions designed for First Nation Housing Challenges. Foundations serve as the bedrock of any building, providing stability and support for the structure above. But beyond mere functionality, they also play a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term sustainability and durability of a home. From reducing energy consumption to mitigating environmental impact, the choice of foundation material and construction method can have far-reaching implications for the eco-friendliness of a building. At Fieldstone Homes, we're committed to prioritizing sustainability at every stage of the construction process, starting with the foundation. Our expertise in sustainable building practices allows us to design and construct foundations that not only meet but exceed industry standards for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. Discover the importance of putting the foundation first in sustainable home construction with our latest article from Trent Field: https://lnkd.in/gkg4hb_6 Contact us today to learn more about how Fieldstone Homes can help you build a home that's not just built to last, but built for a sustainable future. Looking for a sustainable efficient and affordable housing solution or an upgrade to your existing home - Contact us today Call or Text: 3069148085 Email: trent@fshomes.ca #FieldstoneHomes #SustainableConstruction #Foundations #FirstNationCommunities #Saskatchewan #EnvironmentalResponsibility"
Foundation First: The Bedrock of Sustainable Home Construction
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In the US, outdated building codes are limiting the applications of mass timber. As a renewable and cost-effective material, embracing timber use is a great way to support the growth of sustainable and affordable construction whilst also meeting housing targets. As of 2021, amendments to the IBC enabled the use of mass timber in buildings over 6 stories tall, opening up more opportunities to reduce the time and cost of construction. Like the US, Ireland underutilizes this material. Could taking a similar approach to policy help solve the housing crisis? #MassTimber #BuildingCods #Timber #SustainableHousing
Unblock Mass Timber by Incentivizing Up-to-date Building Codes - Federation of American Scientists
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[INSPIRATION] ❝Mass timber is the building material of the future❞ These are the words of Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver, who goes on: ❝It’s a game-changer, offering significant environmental benefits by reducing emissions compared to typical concrete buildings. It’s not only affordable and safe, but stands strong against fires and earthquakes. Embracing eco-friendly materials like mass timber isn’t just responsible – it’s a boost for our local economy, creating jobs right here in our community.❞ 👉 Vancouver approves new tools to encourage more high-rise mass timber construction and support the transition to more sustainable construction practices in Vancouver. 👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dDHkZheV
Vancouver advances sustainable construction methods with new mass timber incentives
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To convince Northland, Green Newton showed the developers where state incentives to build passive house could be found, introduced them to other passive house buildings in Massachusetts, and told them where trainings were available to help workers learn how to build under passive house standards. Green Newton also showed Northland that the cost differential wasn’t so big — adding maybe 3 to 4 percent to the overall project costs, money that will be recouped in lower utility costs. Some of those extra costs go toward training construction workers and architects on the new standards, said Peter Standish, senior vice president of development at Northland. The more projects they do, the lower those costs will get.
How one housing project in Newton may change the way we think about building green - The Boston Globe
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Across New England, developers are looking for new ways to increase affordable housing inventory, and some are turning to a sustainable construction model that uses pre-manufactured solid wood panels, known as mass timber, in place of concrete and steel, which are major emitters of carbon dioxide. A mass timber industry in New England would create a new market for wood, leading to more forest maintenance as trees are harvested, says Chad Oliver, professor emeritus at #YSE. https://yse.to/el
The push for mass timber as a sustainable housing solution in New England
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The emergence of mass timber in Canada as a complement and alternative to concrete and steel first emerged in 2007, with the completion of several commercial and institutional buildings in British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec2. These include the College of the Rockies Kootenay Centre South in Cranbrook, B.C., the Winnipeg Humane Society in Manitoba, and the OslerBrook Golf Clubhouse in Collingwood, Ontario. Prior to this point in time, national and provincial building codes did not permit the use of mass timber. Canada now boasts 661 completed mass timber projects. The United States, in comparison, has about 356 completed projects. Governments or colleges/universities commissioned most of the early commercial and institutional buildings. And while they still dominate the building type mix, there’s a notable shift to multi-storey residential buildings, driven by private developers and builders. Today, a third of all planned and under construction mass timber projects are residential multi-storey projects. https://lnkd.in/gsB5zRur
Timber Rising: How Wood Can Spur Canada’s Green Building Drive - RBC Thought Leadership
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[INSPIRATION] ❝Mass timber is the building material of the future❞ These are the words of Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver, who goes on: ❝It’s a game-changer, offering significant environmental benefits by reducing emissions compared to typical concrete buildings. It’s not only affordable and safe, but stands strong against fires and earthquakes. Embracing eco-friendly materials like mass timber isn’t just responsible – it’s a boost for our local economy, creating jobs right here in our community.❞ 👉 Vancouver approves new tools to encourage more high-rise mass timber construction and support the transition to more sustainable construction practices in Vancouver. 👉 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eGD52iXa
Vancouver advances sustainable construction methods with new mass timber incentives
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Efficient housebuilding with InverTay Homes in Dundee. Not every day you come across a housebuilder who truly understands the essence of efficiency and sustainable building. Enter InverTay Homes. Paving the way in Dundee for smarter, faster, and greener construction. Our ATS and EnergyScreed teams delivered a whopping 9 cubic meters (around 20 tons!) of screed perfectly laid, topping off an innovative in-house underfloor heating system. But here's where it gets really interesting. Titan, our trusty EnergyScreed TransMix Truck, ensures an uninterrupted flow of screed. It means less time on-site and more time crafting perfect homes. EnergyScreed is a game-changer for house builders striving for site efficiency and ready to embrace green building. Using TLA from energystore means energy efficiency and structural integrity in one innovative solution. To discover why housebuilders like InverTay use ATS and EnergyScreed, DM us or contact the team at info@energyscreed.co.uk.
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Basically new settlements must be walkable 15 minute communities with public transport & infrastructure . They must also include space for nature and prioritise brownfield and reuse of sites over Greenfield. As a base line they must all be to passivhaus standards preferably with their own community energy systems and /or heat networks There are many other problems besides objections to site choice- riding roughshod over local communities will neither win friends or influence people, this win has a fragile base and hopefully the resurgent locally focused lib Dems & greens will be both holding them to account andstrengthenibg their own support. . There will be huge delivery problems we have a shortage of construction skills and insufficient renewable energy expertise both of which need addressing with appropriate strong regulatory bodies with the teeth needed. https://lnkd.in/en8at9bS
Four ways Labour could deliver on pledge to build 1.5m new homes
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