Super Therm part II

With summer in full swing I am exciting to present the second part of the Super Therm installation to my house. As the avid self tester that I am, reaping the fruits of the installations, is always a great benefit. So it was a great satisfaction to receive my latest power bill. $ 93.

Even though we had a rather wet stars into this year’s Hurricane Season, the South Florida summer is here. High humidity and temperatures well in the 90’s. I remember last year’s bill coming in at almost $250. Now I did change my old worn out air conditioning to a splendid 17 SEER unit, but still the impact of the reflecting roof is a key contributor to the comfortable power bill.
The attic temperature measured 140 last year and it did not come close to the 100’s this time around. Yesterday I checked with a full day of sun in the early afternoon and had a reading of 92. It feels cooler, the AC lasts longer and the house adjusts. Cooling hardly ever begins before noon and the night time is comfortable at 77.

Test result? Super Therm works. The reduction in a single story structure of roof related heat gain is enormous. I have been recommending this product and will continue to do so. Feel free to contact about any details of my installation. And no, I am not working for Superior Industries.

What next? Not sure.

The landscaping is growing well, but it will be at least another 2 years before the mango and avocado tree will shade the southeast corner.

Sure I will find something else to test. Keep out for more updated on the green building state in Miami and more reports about truly green products. Beyond the literature…

Village Green Man.

Metro 1 / SEA LEED 2.2 Prep class

After completing the second and final class of the USGBC LEED NC 2.2 prep class for the LEED AP exam, we are glad to report an exquisite success rate and positive feedback from the attendees.

“Your class was extremely useful”, Maria Contreras

“I wrote the exam this past Tuesday June 16th and I am happy to report I scored a 184.
Your course was a major factor in calming me down and giving me the confidence to write the exam”, Scott Flegel

Now that the 2.2 craze is nearing the end, we are working to bring to you a similar course for the new LEED 3.0. After the changes taking effect for the new rating system and new names, the first course will focus on Building Design and Construction (LEED BDC); formerly New Construction and Major Renovation (LEED NC). We are also working on a special session for LEED for Homes.

Leaving the realm of the US Green Building Council, one of the upcoming lectures will be on tax credits and incentives available to homeowner and businesses that are looking to green up, with a particular focus on funds allocated through the recovery act. The green building movement in Miami is alive with Metro 1 and Sebastian Eilert Architecture.

Look out for courses by the Green Building Resource Center of Metro 1 and your Village Green Man, Sebastian Eilert.

Happy father’s day to all…


Village Green Man

Chamber South Groundbreaking photos

I already posted about the great groundbreaking event for the greening of Chamber South, the ultimate recycling project. The event was truly a great success and has been cited in a number of magazines and the local newspaper.

I am very glad to see some of the pictures form the event on the Chamber South website. The green building project is on its way to be one of the, if not the, first LEED EB O&M project for the County. Keep following the updated and also look for it on YouTube.

http://www.chambersouth.com/index.php?src=photo&srctype=lister&ref=%22The%20Greening%20of%20Chamber%20South%22%20Groundbreaking&submenu=special&albumpos=0,5,68&category=Chamber%20Photos#

Village Green Man