Casa De Amor Featured in Spring 2012 Luxury Home Quarterly
Spring 2012 Luxury Home Quarterly features the Casa De Amor Home by J2 Construction. Read “ECO-LUXURY” on page 155.
2011 Parade Home Featured in EcoHome Magazine
Eco Home Magazine features the 2011 Parade Home by builder Jake Joines (J2 Construction) and designer Matt Marten. Read “Red Rock Oasis” on page 20.
Southern Utah’s First Green Building Council Established
The Southern Utah Home Builders Association is excited to announce the establishment of the Southwest Green Build Council in affiliation with the National Green Building Certification Program. With the arrival of the “green movement,” there were many questions arising. What is green building really? If I install triple pane windows, is my house now considered…
Being Energy Minded At Home with… Gary & Linda Wood
by Brian Passey, Saint George Magazine As a former high school physics teacher, Gary Wood knew he wanted green elements in the Kayenta home he built with his wife, Linda, in 2008. “I understand energy and how it works,” he says. “I like the idea of being on the cutting edge of science.” Gary says…
Some Reasons To Consider A Green Home
There are many reasons for owning or purchasing a green home… OPERATING COSTS The technologies and practices required to build a green home to certain criteria may result in lower costs to operate the home. Energy-efficient appliances, lighting systems, and HVAC equipment result in lower energy consumption compared to other models. Using less water through…
Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pumps
Like standard air-source heat pumps, mini splits have two main components: an outdoor compressor/condenser, and an indoor air-handling unit. A conduit, which houses the power cable, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing, and a condensate drain, links the outdoor and indoor units. The main advantages of mini splits are their small size and flexibility for zoning or…
What Is Green?
By the NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) Green homes incorporate environmental considerations and resource efficiency into every step of the building and development process to minimize environmental impact. The design, construction, and operation of a home must focus on energy and water efficiency, resource efficient building design and materials, indoor environmental quality, and must…
Cherry Creek Radio Interviews J2 Construction
Cherry Creek Radio: J2 Construction LLC specializes in green building and won the 2008 Green Build Home of the Year Award from the Utah Home Builder’s Association. J2 Construction’s 2009 Parade Home is located in the spectacular Shinava Trail area of the Kayenta Development. Jake Joines, owner and operator of J2 Construction is here to…
J2 Construction Awarded the Green Build Home of the Year Award The Spectrum and Daily News
J2 Construction was awarded the Green Built Home of the Year award for their energy efficient Kayenta home built in 2008. Jake Joines, owner of J2 Construction, said the award-winning 2,800 square-foot home features multiple solar panels, geothermal heating and cooling systems and additional insulation to maintain temperature and air quality standards. Joines said the…