Green Terms | Ariel J Baverman, Property Consultant in Atlanta, GA

Solar Rough-In

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "S"

Solar Rough-In A method of installing plumbing and/or electrical systems that would allow a later addition of a solar photovoltaic or a solar hot water system.

Southern Exposure

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "S"

Southern Exposure In northern latitudes, a home exposed to the south can take advantage of collecting the sun’s energy either for production of electricity (photovoltaic), heating water, or as part of a passive solar design. The approach collects the sun’s...

10 SEER

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "1"

10 SEER became the first federally mandated minimum efficiency in 1992 for residential split systems and 9.7 SEER for single package systems in 1993.

NAR’s Green Designation

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "N"

NAR’s Green Designation is the only National Association of REALTORS-recognized real estate designation designed for agents looking to learn about issues of energy efficiency and sustainability in the various facets of real estate. As consumer demand for...

Rammed Earth Construction

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "R"

A building technique involving dense compression of clay and dirt materials to create thick, flat surfaces, such as walls or floors.

Storm Doors

by Ariel | Jan 1, 2000 | Green Terms "S"

A door that provides a pocket of air between the main door and the exterior door to improve insulation. Storm doors also protect the main door from wind, rain and ice.