Enviro-Steel

Enviro-Steel TM is an Initiative Capital product consisting of six ready-to-build housing plans that combine steel framing with green building technology. All of the plans utilize passive solar technology, reducing the energy needed for heating and cooling. The designs also incorporate additional energy-efficient construction standards as well as an optional solar water heating system. The Enviro-Steel plans have been fully stamped and signed by a licensed engineer and are available upon request.

For more information about the Enviro-Steel product, please contact the Initiative office at (919) 828-5655 or info@ncinitiative.org."



1A    -    “The Tupelo”
1,038 Square Feet
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
2-D Floorplan
3-D Floorplan

1B    -    “The Poplar”
1,076 Square Feet
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
2-D Floorplan
3-D Floorplan



2A    -    “The Dogwood”
1,263 Square Feet
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathroom
2-D Floorplan
3-D Floorplan

2B    -    “The Persimmon”
1,222 Square Feet
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathroom
2-D Floorplan
3-D Floorplan



3A    -    “The Sweetbay”
1,452 Square Feet
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathroom
2-D Floorplan
3-D Floorplan

3B    -    “The Trillium”
1,428 Square Feet
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathroom
2-D Floorplan
3-D Floorplan


EnviroSteelTM is Combining Steel Framing ...

Building with steel is a long term investment. The added strength of steel results in safer structures, slower aging and less maintenance over the life of a home. This translates into a better experience for the homeowner.

Quality
Steel always has a consistent material quality, is inorganic and will not warp, split or crack. Straight walls and square corners mean that windows and doors open properly.

Stability
Steel has the highest strength to weight ratio of any building material on the market and is more likely to withstand the devastating effects of hurricanes, earthquakes and fires.

Corrosion Protection
Galvanized steel does not retain moisture, thus eliminating the risk of corrosion.

Fire Resistance
Steel is non-combustible. As a result, fire is less likely to spread from the area of origin in a steel-framed home.

Termite-Free
Steel is resistant to termites and other pests.

Mold-Free
Unlike wood, galvanized steel does not provide a food source for mold.

Environmentally Friendly
Steel is the world’s most recycled material and 100% recyclable.

...with Green Building

Due to the rapid depletion of natural resources around the globe, energy efficient “green” building is daily becoming more critical. Green building provides an opportunity to benefit the environment while passing savings on to the consumer. And with tax credits and other financial incentives to cover added costs, green building is a win win.

The Tax Incentives Assistance Project (TIAP)
TIAP was created to help businesses and consumers make use of Federal energy tax credits, in response to the Energy Policy Act of 2005.

New Homes Credit
$1000-$2000 for builders of homes (manufactured or site-built) projected to save 30-50% of heating and cooling energy. Improvements include: Better-Insulated Foundations, Walls, and Ceilings; High-Efficiency Windows; Well-Sealed Framing and Air Ducts; High-Efficiency Heating and Cooling Systems; and Other Innovative Design and Construction Methods.

Appliances Credit
Savings on energy efficient clothes washers, dish washers and refrigerators.
http://www.energytaxincentives.org/

Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)
DSIRE is a comprehensive source of information on state, local and federal incentives that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency (includes passive solar tax credits).
http://www.dsireusa.org/

Energy Efficient Mortgage (EEM)
This federally recognized FHA program allows participants to finance energy saving features through their mortgage.
http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/eem/energy-r.cfm

ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes
ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC). Features include: Effective Insulation; High-Performance Windows; Tight Construction and Ducts; Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment; Lighting and Appliances; and Third-Party Verification.
http://www.energystar.gov/

Utility Rate Discount
Energy Star Qualified Homes are eligible to receive a 5% discount in monthly power bills from Progress Energy and Duke Energy.
http://www.progress-energy.com
http://www.duke-energy.com/

Advanced Energy’s SystemVision Program
Advanced Energy will guarantee heating and cooling costs for two years through SystemVision for owners of affordable housing in North Carolina.
http://www.advancedenergy.org/buildings/programs/
affordable_housing/

NC HealthyBuilt Homes Program
NC HealthyBuilt Homes is a voluntary, statewide green building certification program targeted at small to medium sized home builders in the field of green building.
http://www.healthybuilthomes.org/