Affordable Green Housing Project wins Award for Melaver
| Affordable Green Housing Project wins Award for Melaver (SAVANNAH, GA) The National Association ofHome Builders Research Center has given an Energyvalue Housing Award tomaster developer Melaver, Inc., for the green affordable housingdevelopment Sustainable Fellwood. The award is one of 20 given toprojects from 15 different states and will be presented at a ceremonyon January 18, 2010. http://www.sustainablefellwood.com Sustainable Fellwood, which serves as a principal component of theCity of Savannah’s Westside Development Revitalization Plan, isconsidered a national showcase for environmentally- Amenities for the environmentally friendly mixed-use, mixed incomedevelopment include the preservation of trees, on-site recycling,cellulose insulation, high efficiency air conditioning and heatingunits, and low flow water fixtures. The homes have 30 percent lessenergy usage and 40 percent less water usage than typical construction. "Energy efficiency was a primary driver during design," said TommyLinstroth, Director of Sustainability for Melaver. "Energy efficiencytranslates directly into more money saved for our residents, which isdoubly important in an affordable housing development. The energy award is supported by the U.S. Department of Energythrough its Building America program, the National Association of HomeBuilders (NAHB), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL),in addition to the NAHB Research Center. Finalists were selected from projects in three climate regions(cold, moderate, hot) and five categories (affordable,custom/demonstration, factory-built, multi-family, production). Theaward will be presented at a ceremony during the InternationalBuilders’ Show on January 18, 2010 at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel. Sustainable Fellwood is Silver certified in the U.S. Green BuildingCouncil’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) forNeighborhood Development pilot program and every unit will achieve LEEDfor Homes certification. Sustainable Fellwood is also registered in theEarthCraft Coastal Communities through Southface Energy Institute. The NAHB Research Center promotes innovation in housing technologyto improve the quality, durability, affordability, and environmentalperformance of homes and home building products. Go to NationalAssociation of Home Builders Research Center for more information. Sustainable Fellwood is a mixed use, mixed income Housing Authorityof Savannah redevelopment. Master Developer: Melaver, Inc., inpartnership with Parallel Housing, Progressive Redevelopment, andVanguard Developers. In collaboration with: Lott Barber, Architectureand Planning, Catamount Constructors, Inc., City of Savannah, and CHSADevelopment of Savannah. # # #Carriage Trade Public Relations, Inc. |