EarthCraft

The EarthCraft House Program is a voluntary green building program that serves as a blueprint for healthy, comfortable homes that reduce utility bills and protect the environment. Any size and type of home can be an EarthCraft house by following the technical guildelines in this program. The guidelines are flexible enough to allow for a variety of approaches to environmental construction. The program was created in 1999 as a partnership between the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface Energy Institute. It became a statewide program in Virginia in 2005.

Looking to become an EarthCraft Builder*?  First, you need to:

1. Attend an EarthCraft Builder Training
2. Join the Program by submitting an application
3. Join a regional affiliate of the Home Builders Association of Virginia
4. Participate in a Design Review with your Technical Advisor
5. Register as an ENERGY STAR Partner submitting the Partnership Agreement

*All Habitat for Humanity Virginia affiliates must contact Paigh Bumgarner, our Habitat-EarthCraft Specialist, when starting the builder process.
Email: paigh.bumgarner@earthcraftvirginia.org

Score your house:
--For projects starting after January 1, 2011, use the Single Family Worksheet, version 2.5.
--For projects starting after January 1, 2012, use the Single Family Worksheet, 2012.
--Read about the worksheet changes here.

Download our Technical Guidelines for detail on points in the Worksheet. For more information about green building, visit the Resources section.

Questions?  Feel free to contact admin@earthcraftvirginia.org

 

LEED for Homes

EarthCraft Virginia is also a LEED for Homes Provider. If you are interested in certifying your project under LEED for Homes, please contact Zack Miller at either (804) 225-9843 x. 1147 or zack.miller@earthcraftvirginia.org. If you are ready to get started with the LEED for Homes process, please submit your application.

For more information on LEED for Homes, please contact us or visit usgbc.org/homes.