tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300151994151289719.post349099351395094115..comments2023-10-25T08:41:43.570-07:00Comments on Chandler Design Build: LEED-h and NAHBgreen, Can’t we just get along?Michael Chandler -http://www.blogger.com/profile/08924197362368869030noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300151994151289719.post-4124899097927129462008-03-10T09:10:00.000-07:002008-03-10T09:10:00.000-07:00I am acutely aware that two powerful organizations...I am acutely aware that two powerful organizations with different target markets working in peaceful coexistence in a movement for positive change doesn’t sell news. Turmoil, petty conflict and controversy (real or fabricated) does sell news.<BR/><BR/>The problem then is that we have reporters who haven’t bothered to investigate and educate themselves as to why the green building movement is newsworthy on its on merits. <BR/><BR/>I will echo the praise of the previous posters before me. This post is powerful in that it doesn’t let the media get away with slowing the momentum of the movement by reframing the discourse. The discourse isn’t about who green is better. The discourse is about when, why and how do we all build a greener existence. <BR/><BR/>Amen Michael for keeping our eye on the ball.<BR/><BR/>Nataki<BR/>AGI Construction FramingNatakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03773297604047051789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300151994151289719.post-17311828254080898162008-03-05T05:33:00.000-08:002008-03-05T05:33:00.000-08:00Good job, Michael. Just like the presidential camp...Good job, Michael. Just like the presidential campaign reporters who work hard to fabricate controversy between candidates, the "battle" between LEEDh and NAHB's program is overblown and sends the wrong message. We want to change the paradigm for home design and construction in this country, and it shouldn't surprise anyone that two programs might cover more ground than one. Thanks to affordable high-res digital cameras and associated equipment, there's no reason why diligent, well-informed builders can't self-document the green features they incorporate into their houses. Keep the dialog going!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312511444756141268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300151994151289719.post-84370731136976542682008-03-01T09:27:00.000-08:002008-03-01T09:27:00.000-08:00Michael,The HBA of Central NM and USGBC, NM Chapte...Michael,<BR/><BR/>The HBA of Central NM and USGBC, NM Chapter have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two entities. The main goal is to show a unified front for green building to both the public and elected officials. We have substaincial State tax credits for both LEED h and Build Green NM (based on the NAHB Guidelines). We also offer member pricing to events regardless of organization membership or program.<BR/><BR/>Maybe the getting along starts locally and grows nationally, we'll see.<BR/><BR/>Steve Hale<BR/>Chair Build Green NMSteve Halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735896467227801677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300151994151289719.post-57762829629950655802008-03-01T04:09:00.000-08:002008-03-01T04:09:00.000-08:00Hallelujah, Michael. I know that a lot of "normal...Hallelujah, Michael. <BR/><BR/>I know that a lot of "normal" builders are interested in the concept of green, but balk at the cost of upgrading their insulation or other aspects of improving their homes efficiency because of the bottom line.. There would be no chance of large scale adoption of green building practices if we mandated $3,000 per house inspections.<BR/><BR/>I think that we converts realize that there is a true economic benefit to building according to the NAHB green standards, as well as the obvious benefits for the environment. The fee for the NAHB green building verification is never a contentious line item for our custom clients- they readily agree to pay for verification as they realize that a green certified home will increase in value much faster than a leaky sieve. I would hope that we could continue with that trend and not have to spend hours or days trying to justify thousands of dollars for verification.<BR/><BR/>I'll meet you at the tent.<BR/><BR/>Kevin Murphy <BR/>Anchorage Building Corp.Kevin Murphy- Anchorage Building Corp;https://www.blogger.com/profile/18176943684082787222noreply@blogger.com