Our Experience and Expertise
Peregrine Design/Build is keeping at the forefront of Green Building through continuing education and being leaders in the exciting building trend. Tim Frost is currently the President of the Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont and Chair of their Green Council.  Cliff Deetjen, NAHB, Certified Graduated Remodeler CGR, is the project chair for the Homebuilders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont, Remodelers Council and has been instrumental in putting together educational workshops on better building practices and high performance building systems.  Cliff is the Architectural Designer for Peregrine Design/Build.

Tim and Cliff have recently been designated Certified Green Professionals by the National Association of Homebuilders.  Certification comes from three days of course work and an exam covering the National Green Building Standard.  The Standard is NAHB’s Green Home Certification Program.

Green Standards for Vermont
In a collaborative effort, an educational website was created to outline what is considered green building and the current Green Building Certification Programs in Vermont.  The Vermont Green Home Alliance includes the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Vermont, Building for Social Responsibility, Vermont Energy Investment Corporation, Vermont Housing Finance Agency and Vermont Green Building Network.
VermontGreenHomeAlliance.org. 

Energy Efficiency and Tax Incentives
Each Vermont season can affect energy efficiency--winter can mean heat loss, and summer can mean cooling capabilities.  Air sealing, insulation, windows, heating and AC systems, and other considerations all play a key role in your home’s efficiency.   That is why it is important for you to consider upgrades in your current home, or if you are building new, to plan and integrate details that will maximize your homes energy efficiency and minimize its overall impact on the environment. 

There are tax incentive programs available now that you may be eligible for.  You can find out more details by going to wwww.energystar.gov or taxincentives.org and see if there is a savings program for you.  You can also give us a call and Peregrine can guide you through what would work for your home and how you can benefit from the savings and have a greener home.

Use the space you already have. By changing the flow of your home or the use of a room can add more useable space without adding on. Recycle your old stuff.  Appliances, wood, fixtures, hardware, even insulation can be reused.  Check with your local building recycle center or ask your builder. Ask your builder to recycle their own materials, such as wood, paper, metals and more. Much of today’s waste comes from the building industry.  Choose to use green materials. There are thousands of products available that are considered green.  Look at local sources for counter tops, floors, cabinets, stone and more.  During remodeling improve your thermal envelope with air sealing, insultation and window upgrades and update your heating and cooling systems for maximum efficiency.