The annual Texas Green Home Summit, being hosted by the HBA of Greater Dallas and Green Built Texas in Irving Feb. 16 and 17, will include a slate of educational and networking opportunities in the growing green market, with sessions appropriate for a range of trades. Among the insights the conference will provide: For Realtors, Lenders, Bankers, Appraisers:
What strides are being made—and what still needs to be done—to recognize the value of green building and energy performance in the appraisal and lending process.
How current and future building code advancements will make tomorrow’s new homes inherently more efficient.
How to address the perception that the upfront costs of green measures are unaffordable for the average homebuyer.
What buyers are looking for, how to accurately represent the property, and how to avoid “greenwashing” and other potential pitfalls.
For Volume and Custom Builders:
How future building code changes and advancements to above-code programs will define the future of the industry.
The most effective products, techniques, and design strategies for building in Southwest climate zones.
Construction strategies needed to construct a net-zero energy home and how these techniques can be incorporated in varying degrees on all projects.
How to create an effective green marketing campaign.
For Multifamily:
How future building code changes and advancements to above-code programs will define the future of the industry.
How programs such as LEED and Green Built Texas provide guidelines to construct buildings that function for the long-term, are affordable to live in, affordable to operate, and provide positive financial returns.
The business case for incorporating green strategies into multifamily construction t and how proper planning and design can yield efficient, effective results.
The future of Energy Star for low- and mid-rise multifamily projects and how projects can obtain compliance with the EPA program’s new requirements.
For Remodelers and Home Performance Contractors:
The most effective products, techniques, and design strategies for building and remodeling in Southwest climate zones.
What strides are being made to recognize energy efficiency improvements in the appraisal process and how certain mortgage programs can facilitate the financing of these projects.
How remodelers can market energy efficiency improvements and work with home performance contractors to achieve verifiable and cost effective results.
How new rating standards such as the Green Built Texas Home Energy Upgrade Program can enhance the value of nearly any remodeling project.
For a rundown of educational sessions, speaker information, and registration, visit www.texasgreenhomesummit.com.
