The Appraiser's Green Guide

By Kathy Price-Robinson • Funded by The Appraisers Research Foundation (TARF) • www.appraiserresearch.org

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  • 1. Home
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.2 GREEN HOME RATING SYSTEMS
  • 1.2a Energy Star
  • 1.2b LEED
  • 1.2c NAHB Green Building Standard
  • 1.2d Regional and Local Rating Systems
  • 1.4 Green Building Research
  • 1.5 Green Home Testing and Documentation
  • 2 GREEN FEATURES IN HOMES
  • 2.1 Orientation and Design
  • 2.1a Location and Linkages
  • 2.1b Siting
  • 2.1c Daylighting
  • 2.2 ENERGY EFFICIENCY
  • 2.2a Appliances and Lighting
  • 2.2b Programmable Thermostat
  • 2.2c Energy Star-qualified HVAC
  • 2.2d Solar Attic Fans
  • 2.2e Efficient Ducts
  • 2.2f Windows
  • 2.2g Insulation
  • 2.2h Water Heaters
  • 2.2i Landscaping
  • 2.3 ONSITE ENERGY GENERATION
  • 2.3a Photovoltaics
  • 2.3b Wind Turbines
  • 2.3c Geothermal Heat Pumps
  • 2.4 WATER EFFICIENCY
  • 2.4a Low-flow Toilets and Fixtures
  • 2.4b Dual-flush Toilets
  • 2.4c Landscaping
  • 2.5 INDOOR AIR QUALITY
  • 2.5a Pollutant Source Control
  • 2.5b Mechanical Ventilation
  • 2.6 RESOURCE CONSERVATION
  • 2.6a Locally Sourced Materials
  • 2.6b Renewable Materials
  • 2.6c Recycled and Salvaged Materials
  • 2.6d Durable Materials and Design
  • 3 Appraiser's Glossary A - M
  • 3 Appraiser's Glossary N - Z
  • 4 More Green Building Links
  • 5 Contacts

2.4 Water Efficiency

  • 2.4a Low-flow Toilets and Fixtures
  • 2.4b Dual-flush Toilets
  • 2.4c Landscaping