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For
Immediate Release
Contact: Rick Herman (585) 272-8222
rick@rochesterhomebuilders.com
Beth Weaver 301-814-4088
bethweaver@newportpartnersllc.com
Rochester Home Builders’ Association Announces
Homearama 2008
NYSERDA-Supported “Build Green. Live Green.” Home Will Be Featured at 30th
Anniversary Show
The
Rochester Home Builders’ Association (RHBA) today announced the 30th
Anniversary Homearama 2008 which focuses on building highly energy efficient
homes with green practices. One home
that will be featured in the Homearama is part of the NYSERDA (New York State
Energy Research and Development Authority) high performance residential
development challenge—the Build Green. Live Green. home.
“The Rochester Home Builders’ Association is
proud to be able to showcase energy efficiency and green building as the
overarching theme of this year’s Homearama,” said Rick Herman, RHBA Executive
Vice President.
Rochester-based
Gerber Homes will build the Build Green.
Live Green. home under the guidelines of NYSERDA to be at least 65% more
energy efficient than code. The super-insulated home will feature a highly
energy efficient mechanical ventilation system and heating and cooling
system. Once the home is occupied, it
will be monitored for whole house energy use for a one–year period to allow the
actual performance of the home to be compared with initial estimates of energy
use and utility costs.
“Through NYSERDA’s residential energy
challenge we will demonstrate the enormous savings that high energy systems in
the Build Green. Live Green. home
will provide future homeowners,” said Liza Bowles, Newport Ventures President.
Through
funding from NYSERDA, Newport Ventures, a building and technology consulting
firm, will provide design consulting services for Gerber Homes during
construction of the home. The Build Green.
Live Green. home is one of seven homes throughout the state whose builders
will partner with Newport Ventures and NYSERDA to provide ultra energy
efficient homes, whose performance will be verified with real world data. To track the progress of the project, visit www.newportventures.net
Creating a house that is a
home is the mission for both David Riedman, President of @ home Builders and
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Rochester, NY. This June, at Homerama, the two will unite
to create a home filled with the latest in technology and the greatest in
gently used furniture and accessories.
Furnishings will be gleaned from donations collected for RMHC’s annual
fall ABC Household and Antiques Sale Fundraiser. Ronald McDonald House Charities and @home Builders will use this
opportunity to help raise awareness as well as funds to support the thousands
of families who make Ronald McDonald House their “Home Away From Home” while
their children are receiving healthcare in Rochester area hospitals.
Other
area builders and homes featured in the RHBA Homearama include:
§
Pinnacle Homes has
designed their home with a flush entry front door, a three season room, a
covered grilling porch and there’s even great space on the second floor for a
teen suite! All in a craftsman/urban décor.
§
The Aristo Company’s
home, “Inspired”, features a state of the art iPod sound system, cork flooring
(a highly renewable source), a Zen garden and an outdoor planting station.
§
Gerber Home’s second
show home, “The Gerber Daisy” includes a computer loft and a home theatre room.
§
Tomax Homes “Nellie’s
Place” is a barrier-assisted home great for the “empty nesters”.
§
Metrose Homes, the host
developer of Magnolia Manor presents their home, “Casa Benvenuta”. This home
boasts open spaces, soaring ceilings, and architectural columns and is complete
with theater and billiard room.
Homearama
2008 will be held June 14th through June 29th at Magnolia Manor in the Town of
Perinton, New York. Magnolia Manor is off Route 31F east of Route 250.
About
the Rochester Home Builders’ Association
For
more than 70 years, the Rochester Home Builders' Association (RHBA) has
continued to strive toward improving the quality and professionalism of the
local residential construction industry. The association helps professional
builders stay abreast of the latest industry trends, new building technology,
innovative financing plans, changes in state and local building codes and
ordinances, and more. The RHBA offers numerous educational seminars,
information workshops and training programs for its membership. More information about Homearama can be
found at www.rochesterhomebuilders.com.
About
NYSERDA
The New York State Energy
Research and Development Authority was established by 1975 law as a public benefit
corporation. NYSERDA funds research into energy supply and efficiency, as well
as energy-related environmental issues, important to the well-being of New
Yorkers. NYSERDA has been cited by the U.S. Department of Energy as being among
the best government research organizations in the North America, including
others such as NASA. Visit www.GetEnergySmart.org or call 1-877-NY-SMART
(1-877-697-6278) to learn more ways to save energy.
About Newport Ventures
Newport Ventures is a Schenectady-based
research and consulting firm with extensive expertise in the housing industry.
Its core practice focuses on the ability to partner with the best in the
industry to provide technical and marketing services, field and market
research, and program management for both government and private sector
clients. Newport Ventures is working under a NYSERDA contract to
demonstrate energy efficient homes through the High Performance Residential Development
Challenge. For more information about
Newport Ventures, please visit www.newportventures.net.
About Ronald McDonald House Charities
Ronald
McDonald House Charities of Rochester provides a home away from home for
families who need to be near their children while they are receiving health
care in Rochester area hospitals.
Further it supports the health ad well being of children and their
families in the broader Rochester community by awarding grants. Committed volunteers are an essential
element in our success.
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