“We’re appreciating the comfortable, steady temperatures in the house, day and night. No drafts, no sudden changes. The prompt hot water delivery is quite a treat. We rarely hear outside noises. Barking dogs and neighbors’ power tools are the only exception. Otherwise it’s a joy. Our air exchanger appears to trap any fine dust and …
“Last year I moved into My EarthCraft Certified Home (rating of 61) which is approximately 35% larger than my previous home in Northern Virginia which was built in 2001. Currently I use roughly 30-40% less energy + have an additional child. My family & I have noticed healthy indoor air quality & no temperature changes …
“EarthCraft is a very flexible program, which works with all building types and sizes, and the entire EarthCraft staff, from the technical advisor to the inspector, truly work as a member of the development team to assist the project to a successful completion!” Adam J. Stockmaster, T.M. Associates, Inc. – December 2013
EarthCraft VA staff is always available and ready to answer questions or troubleshoot issues that come up during Construction. They understand that design and construction is a fluid process and there are often unique circumstances that need to be addressed quickly and thoughtfully. Joshua Galloway, Community Housing Partners Design Studio – November 2013
“Our experience with EarthCraft has been beneficial on many levels from concept of the project to delivery of the completed structure. Bob Congdon, our Technical Advisor, works as a part of our team to ensure correct sealing and insulation with flexibility of schedule to allow the work to proceed unimpeded. We look forward to the …
“Piedmont Housing works with EarthCraft Virginia on all our affordable multifamily apartment projects. EarthCraft helps us identify sustainable products, advanced building techniques and comprehensive development strategies that assure long term durability and improved energy efficiency. This leads to better buildings with more comfortable living spaces and dramatically reduced utility bills for our low-to-moderate income residents.” …
“Working with EarthCraft VA since 06’ has been a wonderful experience, the combination of their knowledge about building science and there goal to make the building industry more efficient and sustainable fits with Green Valley Builders core values and best building practices.” Justin Boyle, CFO/Client Relations & Owner, Green Valley Builders – April 2, 2014
“I just wanted to send a quick note to let you know I really enjoyed the training session I attended in Glen Allen last Thursday. I only wish I had thought about all these measures back when I was building. Your knowledge and enthusiasm is very evident as you did a great job of presenting. …
“Richmond Habitat welcomes the expertise of EarthCraft’s professional staff and its technical advisors to build healthier and more sustainable, energy efficient homes. They are a true partner in our affordable housing building efforts. For very reasonable fees, they exceed expectations in answering questions and visiting the site to educate the builder on sustainable practices. Their …
“We have found the EarthCraft home to be another important benefit. This home is roughly 25% larger than our previous one, yet the heating and cooling bills appear to be less than that from our last home. This was a pretty hot summer and we were pleasantly surprised by the utility bills.”