a
lot of news including a heads up on a seminar for real estate agents,
green lunch going public and the recently launched Building Performance
Consulting • WE'RE MOVING We're moving, but we can't say where just yet. However, we're
excited about moving into a space that will better accommodate our
business model and our vision for a smaller environmental footprint. As
soon as we can, we'll let you know where we're moving and how to find
us in case you want to drop by and check it out. • SEMINAR ON THE VALUE OF GREEN RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES Collier is teaming up with a number of green building pioneers to
host a seminar on the value of green residential properties. The
seminar is open to all, but it is geared toward real estate
professionals who will be able to earn CEU's for attending. Official
announcements and details will be coming shortly, so make sure to keep
your eyes out for more info. • GREEN LUNCH GOING PUBLIC Every Monday at Collier, we get together during lunch to talk about
sustainable building practices. We discuss new studies and innovations
in green construction, and we put our heads together to solve problems
and answer each others' questions. We call it Green Lunch, and a number of folks have asked us
about opening it to the public. Well, we think that is a fine idea, so
here's our plan. Our Plan for Green Lunch + More News Lately
in Chattanooga, LEED has dominated headlines—coverage has spanned
everything from exciting new LEED certified developments many months
away to the latest building certifications. But for homeowners, the
question remains, “so what is LEED and what does it have to do with
me?” We thought our LEED AP Project Manager Bryan Youngblood could
break it down and give some insight into the LEED process. He is an
expert in green building, and serves as Collier Construction's (not so)
secret weapon. At Collier Construction,
we know that the future of home building is sustainable construction,
intelligent use of resources, local materials, and energy efficiency.
We have worked to stay on top of the green building revolution by
pursuing LEED accreditation and building LEED certified projects. Among
them are the Madison Street Homes, green|spaces, and the Habitat House
in Jefferson Heights. The LEED process forces us to be creative with
materials and resources, try new applications, and to think differently
about construction. Read the Rest of Bryan's Article
all about mold & why it's important to you + 5 ways to eliminate mold growth in your home In
case you've grown suspicious of all this fear-mongering-talk of mold
problems, don't worry because there's nothing you can do to eliminate
all mold and mold spores inside your home. Sorry! What's worse, mold
can cause health issues – primarily allergy related – and in some
cases, potentially toxic substances. But the good news is you can
definitely do things that will help you prevent mold growth and
exposure so that it doesn't grow out of control. But the question is, “why is mold all of a sudden a big deal?” Read on to learn more about mold and how it can be prevented July 2009 When
Carter and Beth Newbold moved back to Signal Mountain from Boston a few
years ago, they didn't have too hard a time finding a home –
considering they both grew up in the same neighborhood as the 90 year
old home they've come to call their own. Of course, at that time they only knew it as the Jones's house – one
of a handful of families to have inhabited the 1918 Arts and
Crafts-influenced home in Signal Mountain's Old Town community. But in
only a few short months of relocating, the Newbolds took to
transforming the house into a highly functional dwelling perfectly
suited for a family of five. And from the very start, they had a lot of work to do. That is,
finding a way to transform the home without compromising its historic
and stylistic integrity. Well that is where the Newbolds were able to
explore a new style of construction in which architect, builder and
subcontractors collaboratively design, plan and build custom projects.
CATCHING UP 
Demystifying the LEED for Homes Process
Growing Mold?
New Style Construction for an Old
Town Home
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