Chapelwood Green
As a means of embracing the future and reducing our community’s environmental footprint, the Chapelwood developers are very pleased to announce that all Chapelwood homes will utilize green building techniques and will be certified to the EPA’s Energy Star for New Homes Program. The incorporation of these technologies will result in energy efficient Chapelwood homes that minimize environmental impact while maximizing health, home comfort, and an improved quality of life. Furthermore, utilizing these technologies will result in Chapelwood homes appreciating beyond standard homes.
The green building techniques utilized at Chapelwood will meet or exceed the Model Green Home Building Guidelines developed by the National Association of Home Builders. Likewise, the utilization of Energy Star products and building techniques at Chapelwood will meet or exceed the strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the EPA and the US Department of Energy. Multiple third-party inspections will take place to ensure that Chapelwood homes meet these guidelines.
Green building is a conscious choice we are making to efficiently use our resources while creating high performing homes that are good for owners and the natural environment. These practices provide cost savings through improved productivity and resource efficiency, which in turn moves us closer to a sustainable future.
Listed below are answers to frequently asked questions regarding green building and Energy Star homes.
What are some of the features of green homes?
- Green homes are energy efficient; they utilize Energy Star products
- Green homes are water efficient; green homes promote limited turf resulting in less grass to water and nurture
- Green homes are healthy and safe
- Green homes are durable
- Green homes are environmentally responsible
- Green homes create a sustainable community
What are some of the features of Energy Star homes?
- Improved installation of insulation, increased r-values
- Higher efficiency equipment, 90%+ gas furnaces
- Tighter ducts and a tighter building envelope
- Energy Star appliances
What are some of the advantages of Energy Star homes?
- Energy Star homes are at least 15% more efficient than a model energy code home; the certification qualifies these homes for up to a 5% rate discount
- Energy Star homes are third party verified to ensure they meet required standards
- The envelopes of these homes are tested with a blower door to ensure their tightness meets Energy Star standards
- Fresh air intake in these homes ensure that an adequate amount of fresh air is brought in from known, clean sources
- The ducts in these homes are tested to ensure leakage of less than 3%; standard home duct leakage averages 15 – 20%
- Bath fans and kitchen fans are all tested to ensure adequate spot ventilation in these homes
- Energy Star is a very credible EPA program with a government-backed label that is fully transferable at resale
- Energy Star is a voluntary program… It’s chosen by developers and builders because it’s the right thing for home owners
What do energy efficient homes deliver?
- Lower utilities bills
- Greater comfort
- Increased durability
- Improved indoor air quality
- Protection of the environment, resulting in a better product for a lower cost over the life of the home
Hagood Homes, the award-winning builder of Chapelwood, is a proud member of Green Home Builders of the Triangle, a joint program of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Durham, Orange, & Chatham Counties and the HBA of Raleigh-Wake County. This program is affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) National Green Building Program™. For more information, visit http://www.hbadoc.com.
