Yesterday we went to Asheville for a conference about Green Building and Sustainability hosted by their Habitat for Humanity. It was really interesting to hear about the upcoming System Vision standards for existing homes, and it seems like many of the items on the list are already being done here at Habitat Charlotte for our Critical Home Repair projects. It was also really intresting to hear about the Tiny Home Movement and to consider its ramifications in an affordable housing setting.
Habitat International announced that they are unveiling a Habitat Certified Construction Manager Program at the 2015 Conference in March. I'm very excited to participate in these trainings and see what "Core Competencies" Habita International finds valuable in Habitat Construction Staff and be able to hone my own knowledge and skills.
After the Round Table discussions we toured several in-progess build sites. We say what their attics look like after using spray foam insulation (which sounds dangerous to use and store, but looks like it creates a tightly sealed attic space). It was also interesting to note that their Homeowners in Process don't have any input about their houses, they don't choose their lots, floor plans, color schemes or anything. The finished houses do look amazing though with beautiful local cabinets, laminate flooring, and a light green hue seems to be their stock paint. It was interesting to talk to Robin, one of their site supervisors and hear that she does install laminate with volunteer groups, and the flawless paint job was also the handiwork of volunteers.
