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Habitat for Humanity LEED Silver Home Tour 1.14.10

Project site for the 30 home build.

Project site for the 30 home build.

Project site for the 30 home build.
This is the house to be LEED Silver Certified. We are told the proud owner looks foward to showing off her house in the future to many more visitors!
Mary Lou, who conducted the tour, is to the right, Russ is behind and to the left of her.
Mary Lou explains the history of Habitat for Humaity of Broward County as well as the background of how this build came about.
Participants stand on the front porch of the LEED Silver home listening intently to Mary Lou.
On the easel is a site map of the entire 30 home build.
There are five models with either 3 or 4 bedrooms for the future homeowners to choose from.
This is the beginning of phase two which provides for the next five homes.
A/C duct lines are run between the exposed ceiling and another ceiling above it. Keeping the ducts in air conditioned space provides for much greater energy efficiency.
While Habitat for Humanity does not allow for a garage there is included an attached outside storage room that also houses the water heater providing for more interior space.
With a maximum allowable footprint of 1300 sq. ft., the homes are placed in close proximity to each other following the LEED Neighborhood Development recommendation of compact development.
This is the future area for the remainder of the 30 homes. There will be a large central open green area for the communities use. The Florida Federated Garden Clubs is planning a Blue Star Memorial Garden in part of this space.This is environmentally and economically wise as well as providing safety for the residents especially for the children.
Bob Clifford, a site supervisor, who stated that his own mom many years ago participated in the program.
The architectural shingles used on the roof have a 50 year warranty.
A typical living room leading into a hallway to the bedrooms, bathroom and laundry area.
The kitchen like the rest of the house has strong, durable materials as well as energy efficient appliances and water conserving fixtures.
The site is naturally sloped from the north to the south side of the site creating a retention pond.
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