Got a Tiger by the Tail

It has been 3 weeks at KHP and the growth has been logarithmic. We have major projects under way in the multi-family and single family attached world. For those of us not familiar with those LEED distinctions I have to refer you to the prodigious LEED checklist. I will confess to confusion regarding the minutia. KHP has a string of projects underway that target very high LEED certification and are on track to meet the goals we all hope for. What I like the most is that the Knoxville building community is embracing the idea of sustainable housing and has been receptive to helping achieve our goals. Without exception local contractors and developers have been welcoming the information KHP has presented regarding the standards LEED for Homes and Energy Star require. I think one reason is the collaborative "Coach" not "Cop" posture that the staff at KHP has taken in the administrative handling of the sustainable processes. In particular I congratulate those at the drawing board and on the job site we have spent time with for their flexibility and willingness to learn the steps to attain certification. Meanwhile, as our local elections unfold, I encourage a bipartisan support for housing that is healthy, durable and energy efficient. Our current officials have been the driving force behind the success of sustainable housing for our community. It is only through their mandates and funding that we are able to set these high standards and then achieve them. Let's vote, lobby and advocate to continue to support the effort and improve the quality of our homes.