Gold Sponsor: Schneider Electric

Thank you so much to our latest Gold Sponsor: Schneider Electric! This is the 2nd year that Schneider (formerly Summit Energy) has been able to support the AIA LEED Habitat for Humanity Home, and we are very grateful for their support. As The Global Specialist in Energy Management, Schneider Electric provides integrated solutions to make energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive, and green. They are helping individuals and organizations achieve new levels of efficiency by doing more with less. They are also committed to making access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy – and the opportunities that come with it – available to the people around the globe who need it most. Thank you Schneider Electric!

Work is Progressing at LEED Home!

Thanks everyone who came out on Saturday to "Raise The Roof!" Here are a few pictures from the day.

Volunteers Needed - June 29th, 2013

Sign up to volunteer on June 29th! Click the button below to register

Bronze Sponsor: Charah

A special thanks to our repeat Bronze Sponsor: Charah! Based in Louisville, KY, Charah assists utilities with all aspects of managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity. They utilize coal combustion product(CCP) to improve many building materials, while creating both cost and environmental benefits. In addition, Charah designs, builds and operates CCP processing systems. Charah’s commitment to finding beneficial uses for CCPs is evident through its successful track record of marketing all types of CCPs. Charah can also assist customers in identifying and documenting the credits available to support LEED points for products that they supply to projects.  We are excited to have them involved with us again this year!

2013 AIA-CKC LEED Habitat for Humanity Home Underway!

Future site of the 2013 AIA-CKC LEED Habitat for Humanity Home at 1692 Harold Ave, Louisville KY 40210.  Check back for more updates soon!

Dedication Tomorrow

Don't forget to join us for the dedication of the house tomorrow. We hope you can be there for this special day!

The project site is located at:
1759 Bolling Avenue
Louisville, KY 40210
(map)

Bronze Sponsor: YPAL Cares

Thank you to our latest Bronze Sponsor: YPAL Cares! YPAL Cares is the philanthropic arm of YPAL, the Young Professionals Association of Louisville. Last year, both organizations led the 1st LEED Platinum home that Habitat for Humanity of Metro Louisville built. Their guidance and input has been critical to the success of this year's project. A special thanks to Cash Moter for his support and guidance on throughout this project!

Volunteer to help with the landscape for this property!!!!! Click the button below to register for October 29th!

Dedication

Please join us on November 12^th at 1:00pm for the dedication of our LEED Habitat for Humanity Home!  This ceremony will mark the successful completion of this year-long project that could only be possible through the dedication of our sponsors, volunteers, and partner family.  We want to thank everyone who has been a part of this project, and welcome you to join us to see the results of these efforts:  a sustainable, affordable, safe home for a deserving family with seven wonderful children.    

The project site is located at:

1759 Bolling Avenue

Louisville, KY 40210

(map)

We hope you can join us for this special day!

Bronze Sponsor: CSI

Thanks to our latest Bronze Sponsor: Construction Specifications Institute of Louisville! CSI has supported Habitat for Humanity for several years through their annual Golf Outing co-sponsored with AIA. We are happy to have CSI continue their support both as a chapter, as well as individual member companies. CSI is a national association of more than 13,000 volunteers, including specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, facility mangers, product representatives, manufacturers, owners and others who are experts in building construction and the materials used therein. Their mission is to advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance. A special thanks to CSI's president Amanda Schoonover for her commitment to this project!

Bronze Sponsor: CRS Reprocessing

Thanks to our latest Bronze Sponsor: CRS Reprocessing! CRS is a global company headquartered in Louisville which specializes in recycling industrial fluids that otherwise would be considered waste material. Bill Lawrence founded CRS Reprocessing in 1981 to manage the growing need to recycle industrial fluids of diverse industries such as solar and semiconductor manufacturing safely and in an environmentally-friendly way. We thank CRS for their commitment to the environment and to this LEED Habitat for Humanity Home!

About the Family!!!

Hassan and Muna are Somali Immigrants who have lived in the United States since 2004 when they immigrated from Kenya.  They were approved in the Habitat Program in August, 2010.  They are the proud parents of 7 children, 6 girls and 1 boy ranging from 8 months to 12 years old. 

Currently, their family is living in a 3 bedroom, one bathroom apartment where they have experienced security issues in the past.  The family can't wait move into a home that is in an environment that is more comfortable to raise a family! Shubeso and Muna believe becoming homeowners will give their children the best chance for a successful future!

Support the AIA/CKC LEED Habitat Home Dinner at Village Anchor

Sunday, September 25th

The Village Anchor Pub will donate up to 10% of all sales to the AIA/CKC Habitat Home!!!

Landscape Donations Needed!

As construction on the house continues, we will be needing landscape materials to finish off the project and ensure that critical LEED points are attained. Please see the list below and the landscape plan and contact Sarah Kopke-Jones if you are interested in donating.

Plant materials: See Plan
Permeable pavers: 75sf
Rain Barrels: (2) Hoses/Soaker and (2) Downspout Diverters
Vegetable Garden: Soil
Rain Garden: 75 lf of 4” Pvc pipe
Rain Garden: Downspout adaptor (2x3 downspout) connect to 4” pipe (rain garden)

Thanks so much!

The Integrated LEED Project Team met on August 29th to work on the Durability Strategies Checklist, a Sustainable landscape plan and other credits that are available for the home.

We will keep you posted on the Team's progress as the home gets closer to completion!  

VOLUNTEER September 24th!

Sign up to volunteer on September 24th! Click the button below to register

Platinum Sponsor: Charah

Thank to our latest Platinum Sponsor: Charah! Based in Louisville, KY, Charah assists utilities with all aspects of managing and recycling ash byproducts generated from the combustion of coal in the production of electricity. They utilize coal combustion product(CCP) to improve many building materials, while creating both cost and environmental benefits. In addition, Charah designs, builds and operates CCP processing systems. Charah’s commitment to finding beneficial uses for CCPs is evident through its successful track record of marketing all types of CCPs. Charah can also assist customers in identifying and documenting the credits available to support LEED points for products that they supply to projects.

Special thanks to Charles Price, Janet Price, and Bruce Kramer for their commitment to this exciting LEED Habitat Home!

Volunteer July 23, 2011

Would you like to volunteer July 23, 2011?! If so, please click the Volunteer Registration below to sign up and get information about Saturday's event! Thanks for your help and support!

Gold Sponsor: Mountjoy Chilton Medley

Thanks to our latest Gold Sponsor: Mountjoy Chilton Medley! This is the 2nd year in a row that MCM has sponsored a LEED Habitat Home. MCM is the largest Kentucky-based CPA firm, and provides specialized services to a broad range of clients. In addition, MCM has been recognized as a 2011 'Best Places to Work in Kentucky' winner. Every year MCM makes a commitment to Habitat for Humanity, Junior Achievement, community arts organizations, United Way and more. Thanks again to Mountjoy Chilton Medley!