Project Zero is a two-day educational opportunity and trade fair for all home building industry professionals to learn both basic and advanced building science principles through classroom training along with onsite demonstrations at a net zero energy home in Lewisville Nov. 18-19.
On-site demonstrations and product exhibitors will provide practical strategies to enhance the energy efficiency, water-efficiency and moisture management of any home. Attendees will also see the advanced techniques and products that go into the construction of a net zero energy home that generates more electricity than it uses.
Day 1: Wed., Nov. 18: Building Science Training Seminar featuring Justin Wilson (seating is limited to the first 150 RSVPs)
Registration: 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Session: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Breakfast and lunch included)
Topics covered include:
•Building science principles
•Water management and building durability
•Energy efficiency – thermal envelope and HVAC improvements
•Indoor environmental quality
•Material and resource use
Location: Lewisville Hilton Convention Center
785 SH 121 Bypass, Lewisville, TX
Day 2: Thur., Nov. 19: Hands-on Training and Trade Fair at the TimberCreek Zero Energy House with special guest, ENERGY STAR National Director, Sam Rashkin.
Registration/Check-in: Begins at 9 a.m.
Session: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Texas BBQ lunch included)
Demonstration seminars will focus on the following topics:
•Plumbing and efficient hot water delivery
•Solar water heating
•Renewable energy including the latest in solar panel technology and design
•Outdoor irrigation and rainwater harvesting
•Proper HVAC sizing and duct installation
•What builders need to know about home energy ratings and testing
Location: Parking at West Side Baptist Church, 900 W. Bellaire, Lewisville (shuttle runs around the clock and will drive you to the house)
Admission to BOTH sessions is only $50 (or $35 for each individual day). Prices are based on online reservation and payment. Additional fees for walk-ins apply.
Visit the official Project Zero web site at www.GreenBuiltTexas.com/ProjectZero
Monday, October 26, 2009
Avalonpark Texas L.P. to Develop 120-Acre Community in Dripping Springs near Austin
Avalonpark Texas L.P., a Texas Joint Venture operation of Florida developer Avalon Park Group in Orlando, announced it plans to develop a 120-acre community on the Howard Ranch property in Dripping Springs near Austin.
Ross Halle, vice president of architecture and town planner at Avalon Park Group, said the development firm is currently negotiating with the City of Dripping Springs the establishment of a Planned Development District.
Halle said Avalonpark Texas L.P. plans to develop an assisted living and nursing facility, 100 multi-family units, including rental apartments, town homes and villas, 250 single-family homes and 55 estate home sites at Howard Ranch along with 50,000 square feet of commercial space and a church facility.
Ross Halle, vice president of architecture and town planner at Avalon Park Group, said the development firm is currently negotiating with the City of Dripping Springs the establishment of a Planned Development District.
Halle said Avalonpark Texas L.P. plans to develop an assisted living and nursing facility, 100 multi-family units, including rental apartments, town homes and villas, 250 single-family homes and 55 estate home sites at Howard Ranch along with 50,000 square feet of commercial space and a church facility.
Cheldan Homes joins ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Cheldan Homes joined ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition this past summer to build a home for Dallas Police Officer, Carlton Marshall and his family. The episode aired on Sunday, Oct. 18 at 8 p.m. central time.
This unique home was built within 6 days during the extreme heat that hit the DFW area over the summer. With temperatures ranging from 107 degrees to 110 degrees every day, the Cheldan team of builders did not stop for a moment while they continued 24/7 over the span of six days to construct this spectacular home for the Marshall Family. Plumbers, painters, electricians, sheet rockers, framers and many more all collaborated in an amazing team effort to complete the impeccable construction of a 4,080 square foot home. Every single person participating in this amazing community effort joined together with tremendous determination, collaboration and heartfelt ambition to complete the project in record time.
About two years ago, Carlton was shot in the neck while serving a narcotics search warrant. Severe spinal cord damage was immediate, followed by hearing loss and a stroke. Today, rehabilitation has restored some of Carlton's mobility, but he is still primarily confined to a wheelchair. Health issues also affected the Marshalls' young daughter, Jessica, who began having seizures about a month after Carlton was so severely wounded. The Marshall family, which also includes a young son, Joseph, had to cope with these health problems in a house where snakes had infested the walls, attic, wiring and plumbing. Furthermore, the foundation of the house was sinking, and the septic system backed up on their lawn. Despite their myriad of difficulties, Carlton and his wife Susan's big hearts remained open to others as supporters of the nonprofit program TROT, Therapeutic Riding of Texas. The Marshall’s hoped to modify their horse barn and stables to host TROT sessions, which would also be helpful to Carlton.
The Cheldan Homes team of builders addressed all of the challenges that the Marshall family faced and built a beautiful home that solved all the rampant structural and accessibility issues, while also enabling the Marshall family to continue their long-time volunteer work with horseback riding therapy for children and adults with mental and physical challenges.
Country Music sensation Trace Adkins is the celebrity volunteer for this build. The design team for this episode will feature team leader Ty Pennington and designers Paul DiMeo, Tracy Hutson and Ed Sanders.
Cheldan Homes was started in 1995 by Joey and Kayemille Goss and built three homes in its first year of business. Today, Cheldan Homes builds in Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston and is ranked as the 6th largest builder in Fort Worth, a Top Twenty Builder in the DFW metroplex, and the 230th largest builder in the U.S. This year, the Cheldan Team of forty employees will build 250 homes for buyers in over 20 new home communities. In 14 years, Cheldan Homes has built over 2,500 homes for Texas families, and last year, Cheldan's homeowners gave them a 96% approval rating for their experience with the new home sales, construction, closing and warranty processes.
www.extremecheldan.com / www.cheldanblog.com / www.cheldanhomes.com
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The series is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.
This unique home was built within 6 days during the extreme heat that hit the DFW area over the summer. With temperatures ranging from 107 degrees to 110 degrees every day, the Cheldan team of builders did not stop for a moment while they continued 24/7 over the span of six days to construct this spectacular home for the Marshall Family. Plumbers, painters, electricians, sheet rockers, framers and many more all collaborated in an amazing team effort to complete the impeccable construction of a 4,080 square foot home. Every single person participating in this amazing community effort joined together with tremendous determination, collaboration and heartfelt ambition to complete the project in record time.
About two years ago, Carlton was shot in the neck while serving a narcotics search warrant. Severe spinal cord damage was immediate, followed by hearing loss and a stroke. Today, rehabilitation has restored some of Carlton's mobility, but he is still primarily confined to a wheelchair. Health issues also affected the Marshalls' young daughter, Jessica, who began having seizures about a month after Carlton was so severely wounded. The Marshall family, which also includes a young son, Joseph, had to cope with these health problems in a house where snakes had infested the walls, attic, wiring and plumbing. Furthermore, the foundation of the house was sinking, and the septic system backed up on their lawn. Despite their myriad of difficulties, Carlton and his wife Susan's big hearts remained open to others as supporters of the nonprofit program TROT, Therapeutic Riding of Texas. The Marshall’s hoped to modify their horse barn and stables to host TROT sessions, which would also be helpful to Carlton.
The Cheldan Homes team of builders addressed all of the challenges that the Marshall family faced and built a beautiful home that solved all the rampant structural and accessibility issues, while also enabling the Marshall family to continue their long-time volunteer work with horseback riding therapy for children and adults with mental and physical challenges.
Country Music sensation Trace Adkins is the celebrity volunteer for this build. The design team for this episode will feature team leader Ty Pennington and designers Paul DiMeo, Tracy Hutson and Ed Sanders.
Cheldan Homes was started in 1995 by Joey and Kayemille Goss and built three homes in its first year of business. Today, Cheldan Homes builds in Fort Worth, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and Houston and is ranked as the 6th largest builder in Fort Worth, a Top Twenty Builder in the DFW metroplex, and the 230th largest builder in the U.S. This year, the Cheldan Team of forty employees will build 250 homes for buyers in over 20 new home communities. In 14 years, Cheldan Homes has built over 2,500 homes for Texas families, and last year, Cheldan's homeowners gave them a 96% approval rating for their experience with the new home sales, construction, closing and warranty processes.
www.extremecheldan.com / www.cheldanblog.com / www.cheldanhomes.com
"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It is executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The series is broadcast with Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. This program carries a TV-PG parental guideline.
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