CHESAPEAKE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Proving that older, existing homes can be upgraded rather easily to become more green and energy-efficient, Chesapeake Habitat for Humanity, under the supervision of CARB/SWA rehabilitated five row houses in Baltimore, Maryland.

To improve energy efficiency, they incorporated the following:

• Increased the thermal resistance of the building envelope
• Properly sized/compact/high-efficiency HVAC system
• Tankless water heater
• Energy Star® appliances
• Replaced incandescent lights with compact fluorescent lighting

Some of the green features employed were:

• Low VOC paints, caulks and adhesives
• Durable fiber-cement board siding
• Low-flow faucets& dual flush toilets
• Bamboo flooring

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Rowhouses Rehabbed for Energy Efficiency