Builders/Architects

High Performance Building Envelopes and HVAC

• High Performance Air Soure Heat Pump and Geothermal HVAC Systems
• High Performance Insualation
• Air and Duct Sealing
• HERS Ratings
• Diagnostics, Consultation, Rebates, Incentives

Design and build homes that are...
Energy Efficient, Comfortable, Environmentally Friendly, Durable and Safe.

Why build High Performance and Green?

• Home buyers want High Performance Homes
• Differentiate your quality homes in the marketplace
• Be ahead of the energy building code curve
• Qualify for energy program cash rebates, incentives and federal tax credits
• Get Energy Star certifification and LEED credits
• Reduce heating and cooling loads to lower HVAC costs
• Prevent troublesome HVAC call-backs
• Increase customer satisfaction
• Low-cost, faster and improved fire-wall designs
• Superior sound control
• Reduce cycle time
• Improve indoor air quality (IAQ)

High Performance Building Methodology

• Planning: design for efficiency and integration
• Build as a system: integrate all building components to optimize performance.
• Decisions: optimize the performance of each energy and conservation building component
• Construction: all trades must understand the builders performance goals and work as a team member

What Can Green Star Do For You?

Consultation

• Building Performance consultation and plan review
• Provide specifications for thermal envelope, air sealing, sound attenuation, firewall assemblies and HVAC integration
• HERS Rating and REM Check
• Quality assurance thermography, blower door air exchange test, duct blaster evaluation.
• Job estimates with detailed specifications and product information

Special Assemblies

• Firewalls that are less expensive, faster and easier to construct. Green Fiber INS735 all borate wall spray cellulose is Class "A" fire rated and is used as the key fire barrier in dozens of UL approved firewall assemblies
• Sound attenuation and sound walls
• Foundation insulation
• Multifamily party wall assemblies

Incentives and Programs

• Energy Star HERS Rating
• Energy Star certified homes recieve a $1,500 federal tax rebate and cash incentives from state utility energy programs
• Green Star is a contracted vendor for the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund's Home Energy Solutions Program and NY's Home Performance with Energy Star

Important Marketing Advantages

• Market studies have proven that energy efficient homes are more valuable and sell more quickly than convention homes.
• Make your spec home more affordable to operate and more comfortable to live in with improved indoor air quality.
• Reduce (or eliminate) bothersome HVAC complaints that actually arise due to an inferior building envelope.
• Receive effective marketing materials provided by Green Star

Superior Green Products and Expert Installation

• Green Star only uses the highest quality, environmentally friendly insulation and air sealing prdoducts.
• Our crews are expertly trained and pay attention to the smallest details to ensure a high performance job.
• View the Comparison of Insulation Materials developed by Partners for Achitecture Inc. an architectural firm that provides comprehensive and environmentally sensitive architectural services.

CONTACT GREEN STAR NOW FOR A CONSULTATION

Call 203-744-1144 or follow email link below