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Flynn High-Performance Building

chrisp — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:32:06 +0000

Flynn High-Performance Building & Thomas Flynn Construction

Address
146 Hokum Rock Road
Dennis MA 02638
www.thomasflynnconstruction.com
Phone: 774.268.9370
Email: tflynnconstruction@gmail.com

Primary Contact
Thomas Flynn

Business Description
We specialize in new construction and renovation to meet NAHB Green and LEED standards for residential and commercial projects. We also green up existing homes while addressing structural, drainage, moisture, and other problems.

Green Statement
Thomas Flynn has been interested in green and sustainable practices for many years. In 2008, he became one of the first Cape-based contractors to achieve a “Certified Green Professional” (CGP) designation from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). His company is dedicated to creating durable, energy-efficient, and resource-efficient buildings and to increasing understanding of the impact of building performance on people, ecosystems, and future generations.

Green Qualifications
Thomas holds Massachusetts contractors’ licenses (LIC 98040, HIC 147951). He began using green products before they were commonly available in the state, and he has been attending green building conferences and workshops for a number of years. Almost all of his company’s business over the past 4 years is either from repeat customers or referrals.

• Accreditations & Certifications: Certified Green Professional, NAHB

• Professional, Business & Environmental Affiliations: Member, CIRenew, Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, American Solar Energy Society, NAHB

• Education & Training Credentials:
Unrestricted Construction Supervisors License, MA
Home Improvement License, MA
Several Accredited Green, Sustainable and High-Performance Building Classes
Solar Electric (Photovoltaic) Courses

INTEGRÁTA Architecture & Planning

chrisp — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:45:30 +0000

INTEGRÁTA Architecture & Planning

Address
419 Palmer Avenue
Falmouth, MA 02540
www.integrata.us
Phone: 508.495.6575
Email: integrata@verizon.net
Fax: 508.457.7743

Primary Contact
Andrew P. Borgese, AIA, LEED AP

Description
INTEGRÁTA provides green and sustainable architectural, interior design, and site planning solutions for clients who seek to maximize the value of their investment.

Green Statement
INTEGRÁTA’S perception of value encompasses economic, aesthetic, functional, psychological, social, and environmental parameters. Through an integrative design approach and using the LEED rating system as a guide, we draw upon the knowledge and skills of our consultants and engineers at an early stage in the design process. This enables us to ensure that all the building’s systems are designed for optimum performance, value, and benefit for the use intended. Being green (and sustainable) is essential for achieving healthier, energy efficient and economical construction.

Green Qualifications
We have completed and are currently involved in numerous design projects incorporating strategies and technologies that result in tighter building envelopes, provide healthier indoor environmental quality, conserve water, and allow for a reduction in overall energy usage. Also, we have recently renovated our own office, which includes a reconfigured partition layout to maximize natural daylighting, renewable cork flooring, recycled vinyl tile flooring, low-VOC finishes on all the work tables and conference table, zero-VOC primer and paint on all walls and ceilings, new energy-efficient fluorescent lighting, and a programmable thermostat to reduce energy loads when the space is unoccupied.

• Accreditations & Certifications
LEED AP, Massachusetts Licensed Construction Supervisor, Licensed Architect

• Professional, Business & Environmental Affiliations
Member, American Institute of Architects, Boston Society of Architects, U.S. Green Building Council, The Green Roundtable, Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
Guest Design Critic at Roger Williams University School of Architecture
Former Director, Children’s School of Science
Associate Member, Marine Biological Laboratory
Member, Buildings & Grounds Committee, Church of The Messiah, Woods Hole, MA

• Education & Training Credentials
Master of Architecture, 1994, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Psychology, 1987, Trinity College, Hartford, CT

• Relevant Experience
Andrew Borgese is currently working on a series of monthly newspaper articles featured in the Region section of The Enterprise entitled “What it Means to be Green.” Topics that have been addressed so far include [1] an introduction and explanation of the LEED rating system; [2] contaminants from building materials as they relate to indoor environmental quality; [3] sustainable site selection and development; [4] and water conservation.

Andrew Borgese recently addressed the Cape Cod Chapter of the National Association of Home Builders at their monthly meeting where he spoke about ways in which builders can begin to be “green.”

Zero Energy Design

chrisp — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:21:59 +0000

Zero Energy Design (ZED)

Primary Contact
Adam Prince

Address
348 Medford Street, Suite 1
Charlestown, MA 02129
www.zeroenergy.com
Phone: 617.720.5002

Business Description
ZED designs green and healthy homes and provides consulting services. The focus is on customizing energy performance, occupant health, air quality, water conservation, material selection, and land impact for each client and site.

Green Statement
For each home, design objectives include reduced energy requirements, improved air quality, use of renewable energy and sustainable materials, water conservation, and alignment of choices with client preferences and site characteristics. Green and healthy homes are always the goal, while LEED, Energy Star, NAHB Green Building, and zero energy are available as “certification” options.

Green Qualifications

Accreditations & Certifications

o LEED Accredited Professional
o HERS Rater (REM rate)

Professional, Business & Environmental Affiliations

o USGBC
o NAHB
o BAGB
o PATH

Education & Training Credentials

o Cornell University – 2 Bachelors, 1 Master of Architecture
o Cornell University – 1 Master of Business Administration
o Cornell University – 1 Bachelors of Science, 1 Master of Engineering
o Cornell University - 1 Bachelors of Arts in Economics
o Multiple staff members currently teach at Northeastern University
o One staff member taught at Cornell University
o Geothermal Continuing Education
o Harvard University Management Continuing Education
o HERS training
o TREAT training

Relevant Experience

o Architectural Designers, Mechanical Engineer, and Financial Analyst are all on staff
o Design of numerous green, high performance homes for individuals
o Energy & Green Consulting for numerous residential builders, single and multifamily
o Working on the Solar America Initiative with General Electric
o The firm’s founders ran Cornell’s 2005 Solar Decathlon Team
o Extensive energy modeling experience (TREAT, REM rate, DOE 2.2)

Green Shuttle of Cape Cod

chrisp — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:04:30 +0000

Green Shuttle of Cape Cod

Primary Contact
Dean Athanas

Address
Box 461
Monument Beach, MA 02553
www.gogreenshuttle.com
Phone: 508.360.3163
Toll free: 866.WeGoGrn (934.6476)
Email: drathanas@comcast.net

Business Description
The first all-green private shuttle service on Cape Cod & the Islands. Service is provided to/from Providence and Boston airports, train stations, and requested destinations. Fully licensed and insured. Service is 7/24/365.

Green Statement
Green is essential to our business. Only hybrid vehicles meeting all alternative transportation and low-emissions standards are used, and biodiesel will be used for larger vans. “It’s easy to travel green!”

Green Qualifications
The entire vehicle fleet is green. No certification programs exist for transportation companies, but if one is introduced it will be pursued.

As evidence of the owner’s long commitment to environmental causes, his family has bought a live Christmas tree every year for more than 35 years and then planted it after the holidays. Some impressive trees are now growing!

Stephen Klug Fine Building & Finish

chrisp — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:11:39 +0000

Address
79D Mid Tech Drive
West Yarmouth, MA 02673

Primary Contact
Stephen Klug
508.778.4246 (tel)
508.778.4276 (fax)
SKlugFBF@comcast.net

Business Description
We are a locally owned and operated building, remodeling, and cabinetmaking business with a focus on green building.

Green Statement
Green building is the focus of our business. We recycle in the shop as well as on the jobsite. We use local materials whenever possible and have a constant eye on sustainability.

Green Qualifications
We built our first solar thermal house in 1980 and are pleased to be a part of this newly revitalized and hopefully permanent green movement. We are presently involved in the planning and implementation of two green projects on the Cape.

Green Affiliations
• Member of the Cape Cod NARI Green Team
• Part of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Building Program

The Green Concierges

chrisp — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:37:33 +0000

Name
The Green Concierges

Address
Box 542
Truro, MA 02666
866-823-8088
Email: kirkcollins@mail.com
Website: www.thegreenconcierges.com

Contact
Kirk Collins

Business Description
We provide all-green concierge services in the Cape Cod and Boston area, including eco-house cleaning, home detoxifications and tune-ups, carpet cleaning, handyman, ozone treatment, errand/appointment, life-coaching, and other services.

Green Statement
We are proud to bring healthy, vibrant, and earth-friendly services to our clients. All products used are natural, biodegradable, and nontoxic. All staff is trained with the highest regard for the positive energy of homes, clients, and our planet. We are developing a green cleaning kit, a recycling program, and chef services. We may even preach what we practice!

Green Qualifications

“The Organic Team” house cleaning service
Home renovation
Radio show, “Organic Thinking,” on WOMR 92.1 FM and on www.womr.org worldwide
Management and sales for Organic Blueberry Farm, Brooksville, Florida
Mass communication

Fortress Green Building Supply

chrisp — Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:09:04 +0000

Name
Fortress Green Building Supply

Address
38 Faunce Corner Rd
Dartmouth, MA 02747
508-971-1004
Email: FortressGreenBuildingSupply@comcast.net
Website: fortressgreenbuildingsupply.com

Contact
Tim Lyden

Business Description
Fortress Green Building Supply provides the most important, highest-efficiency, highest-quality products available. We supply builders, contractors, and homeowners, and �we practice what we preach,� building exclusively green ourselves.

Green Statement
We supply only high-efficiency and/or certified building materials, and we offer site evaluation, consultation, and project management services. We made a commitment 3 years ago to forgo some projects and to stop working with minimum-code buildings, and we now only build the highest-efficiency green and solar buildings possible to reduce our oil dependence and CO2 emissions.

Green Qualifications
We started installing solar heat, solar room additions, and the superinsulated buildings necessary for cost-effective solar heat in 1979. We experimented with many different methods and materials, and we found there are no short-cuts; it can be very labor intensive and expensive. We then discovered the absolute superior building system, the warmest, strongest, healthiest, safest, quietest, greenest, coolest, and most cost-effective method available anywhere: �IntegraSpec� Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) & Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) roofs. We are not following the latest trend, we helped develop it!

We supply the following products, with more on the way:

IntegraSpec ICF, R-Equivalence = R-40 to R-54 (hurricane-proof)
Insul-Deck concrete floor/roof system, ideal for high-efficiency radiant heating
SIPs High-R, OSB or metal skin (great for roof systems)
Fortress water-proof basement slab and wall water/radon-proofing & evacuation system
The Barrier under-slab flexible insulation; quick and easy installation for radiant heat
Insul-Add insulating paint additive; 12% to 20% energy savings
UltimateAir highest efficiency (95%) heat/energy recovery ventilator & other systems
Apricus evacuated tube solar heat/water collectors & systems
Wind generators by Southwest Wind, Bergey & others; towers, inverters & essentials.
Solar photovoltaic panels for grid-tied and off-grid systems, racks, inverters & accessories

Relevant Experience

2005 builder of the U-Mass Dartmouth Solar Home for the US Dept. of Energy�s Solar Decathlon.
Two of our buildings were featured in last year’s National Solar & Green Home Tour.
Our latest project is a passive/active solar home in the LEED Pilot Program with all IntegraSpec ICF exterior walls, Insul-Deck Concrete Floor/Roof System, with radiant heat, lap pool, 640 sq. ft. solar storage, ICF wine cooler, & walk-in ICF cooler in basement.
Our next project is Plymouth Habitat for Humanity�s 1st solar home, with ICF basement & SIP shell.

Professional, Business & Environmental Affiliations

NESEA
U-Mass Dartmouth Solar Decathalon
NOFA
USGBC
Greenbuilder.com
Green Homes Northeast
LEED builder
Energy Star Builder
Green Building Initiative
Plymouth Habitat for Humanity
Clean Power Now
Green Patriots

Education & Training Credentials

Mechanical Engineering
Architecture
HVAC
NCC NY
Certified Level III IntegraSpec Installers
MA Construction Supervisor License # 076623

Solarwrights, Inc.

chrisp — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:36:15 +0000

Name
Solarwrights, Inc.

Address
7 Arena Drive
Orleans, MA 02653
508-255-4663
Email: largo@solarwrights.com
Website: www.solarwrights.com

Contact
Liz Argo, Massachusetts Regional Director

Business Description
Solarwrights offers consultation, design, and installation services for solar electric, solar thermal, and wind energy systems in residential, commercial, and other applications. Installers are fully licensed and certified.

Green Statement
Solarwrights is committed to providing alternative energy options to reduce the use of environmentally hazardous fossil fuels. Solarwrights - earth-friendly energy!

Green Qualifications
Bob Chew, Solarwright’s founder, has been a designer, installer, and tireless promoter of renewable energy systems since 1977. Liz Argo is a founder and board member of Clean Power Now.

Relevant Experience

Projects include residential solar installations in RI, CT, MA, and NY, as well as commercial solar installations (Whole Foods, Pine Point School, Citizens Union Bank).
Our wind division, Windwrights, offers consultation services and installation of land-based wind turbines.
Dealerships include Sunpower, Kyocera, Solectria, GE, Viessman, Heliodyne, Fronius, Sunnyboy, NRG systems, ARE, Bergey, Skystream, Fuhrlander, Atlantic Orient, and Schuco-USA.

Accreditations & Certifications

NABCEP PV Certification
NABCEP Thermal Certification
MA Electrical License
MA Contractor License
PIPEFITTER license
OSHA certification

Professional, Business & Environmental Affiliations

CIREC - Cape and Islands Renewable Energy Collaborative
NESEA - Northeast Sustainable Energy Association
SEBANE - Solar Energy Business Association of New England
RIBA - Rhode Island Builder Association
PACE - People’s Action for Clean Energy
ECRI - Environmental Council of Rhode Island
ASEA - American Solar Energy Association

Clean Energy Design

chrisp — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:04:41 +0000

Name
Clean Energy Design

Address
Box 1954
North Falmouth, MA 02556
Phone: 508-563-6990
Website: cleanenergydesign.com
Email: info@cleanenergydesign.com

Contact
Anju Rajani
Tom Wineman

Business Description
Clean Energy Design handles every aspect of the design, installation, and maintenance of residential and commercial solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, and wind energy projects.

Green Statement
Being green is one of the founding principles of this organization. We are committed to installing productive, efficient, and lasting renewable energy systems to directly offset the demand for fossil fuels. We are committed to educating the public and decision-makers about the benefits of renewable energy. As a company, we also live by example. Most of our staff choose to drive hybrid or alternative fuel vehicles, and all of us strive to live green.

Green Qualifications

Professional, Business & Environmental Affiliations

NESEA
CIREC
AWEA
Midwest Renewable Energy Association

Relevant Experience

We have been involved with renewable energy and energy efficiency for over 10 years.
We have installed and maintained many renewable energy systems in the region, including over 125 kW of photovoltaic capacity and a number of wind energy systems (up to 10 kW in capacity).
We have conducted workforce development and training workshops addressing solar and small wind technology.
Our Renewable Energy Demonstration Trailer has been featured at numerous local events and in statewide campaigns designed to expose the public to working renewable energy systems.