LEED for Homes Case Study

Amerisips is currently pursuing the US Green Building Council's LEED Gold Certification for a private residence in Georgia.

LEED certified homes have been designed to maximize fresh air indoors and use significantly less energy to operate. The LEED certification is a mark of leadership in green homebuilding, clearly differentiating a home among the best built and highest performing in the country.

LEED for Homes measures a home¹s performance in eight categories: site selection, water efficiency, materials & resources, energy & atmosphere, indoor environmental quality, location & linkages, awareness & education and innovation. To meet LEED criteria in these categories, the home incorporates:

• Asips Structural Insulated Panels on exterior walls and roof to create a highly-insulated building envelope
• The Asips Quality Improvement Process that significantly reduces job site waste and materials transportation
• A geothermal system that extracts underground heat to generate heat and electricity. Geothermal power is a renewable energy resource.
• WaterSense plumbing fixtures that maximize water efficiency
• Sustainable and environmentally friendly products such as Energy Star appliances and light fixtures, KCMA certified cabinetry, and carpet and tiles made with pre-consumer and post consumer recycled content.
• Light colored roof to reduce heat island effects
• The Unico HVAC system designed to optimize energy performance and indoor air quality

Throughout the design and construction process, the residence will undergo inspections and thorough performance testing from a LEED-certified rater to ensure the home meets USGBC's rigorous LEED standards.

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