1. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) – A measurement of the overall cleanliness of the air in a building/home.  Good IAQ increases airflow and ventilation, as well as the physical and mental attentiveness of people in the building/home.  Poor IAQ can reduce people’s ability to concentrate, calculate, and memorize, as well as increase their exposure to harmful fumes, resulting in upper respiratory problems.  Building materials often impact IAQ.
2. Rammed Earth Construction – A building technique involving dense compression of clay and dirt materials to create thick, flat surfaces, such as walls and floors.  This technique increases insulation and energy efficiency.
3. Urban Infill – Redevelopment of sites in the core of metropolitan areas, improving existing infrastructure instead of engaging in new development.  This reuse of resources can result in cost savings, reduced travel and less construction pollution.

Quote of the Month – McGraw Hill’s Green Outlook study said “green building seems to be somewhat  insulated from the recession and is growing in spite of the market downturn.  The value of green construction increased five-fold from $10 billion in 2005 to as much as $49 billion this year, and could triple by 2013 to nearly $150 billion, the study reported.” 

Please check back and see how you can get involved in the Green movement.  From small changes we can make to building your new home Green.

Starting this week, Georgia has begun early voting. Located below you will see the link for the schedule for early voting for whatever county that you live in.

Please get out and vote early, if you can. They say we will not come out in numbers.

*Let’s prove them wrong.* Forward this link, so that we can keep everyone informed. The link is located below..

http://www.sos.georgia.gov/elections/11_04_earlyvoting.pdf

Fayette also is one of only a few Georgia school systems with 100 percent AYP rankings for the past five years. 2008 marked the 10th consecutive year that North Fayette Elementary and Burch Elementary met the AYP standards.

“Of the 34 systems in Georgia meeting AYP requirements in 2008, all the others have fewer than 10 schools compared to Fayette’s 28 schools,” noted Fayette school system spokesperson Melinda Berry-Dreisbach.

The 2008 accomplishment is impressive, according to State School Superintendent Kathy Cox, since the percentage of students required to pass state tests in math, reading and English increased for all grade levels, and students were doing more difficult work and taking more rigorous tests.

This almost 4,104 sq ft home offers 5 bedrooms and a bonus room and 3 full baths, with a formal dining room, living room and family room. Perfect for a growing family! The backyard is big, level and fenced.

This home is located in a swim, lake and tennis community with sidewalks throughout. It’s a great place to raise the family and enjoy the wonderful weather.

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