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Builder hopes going 'green' will bring in the green

Date: 2/21/09 - International News In green living news, a building firm from the United States supports sustainable technology. Mancusi Builders, located in the state of New Hampshire, is using a number of eco-friendly features in their latest home constructions. These include a geothermal heating and cooling system, foam insulation, and sustainable bamboo flooring. In response to a growing market for Earth-conscious living, Mr. Mancusi, owner of the company, has decided to build only homes that abide by the stringent green rating system provided by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. Receiving certification from this organization ensures the highest level of ecologically responsible housing. We salute your planet-protecting practice, Mr. Mancusi. May we all support technology that lessens our carbon footprint.

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Builder hopes going 'green' will bring
in the green

Date: 1/4/09 - New Hampshire Union Leader SANDOWN - From the outside, it looks like just another house in the neighborhood.

But inside, the 1,900-square-foot colonial at 12 Alexis Lane is anything but typical.

With its geothermal heating and cooling system, foam insulation, sustainable bamboo flooring, and other energy-efficient features, the house is Mancusi's attempt at a new approach to home building that he hopes will have him seeing green.
Read the full article here.

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Long-Time Residential Framer Working To Go Green

Date: Winter 2009 - American Builders Quarterly

In nearly every business, there are times when taking a step back is the best way forward. For Norman Mancusi, owner of Mancusi Builders LLC in southern New Hampshire, that time came in 2004. After more than 35 years as a builder - 23 of those as a framing contractor - Norman decided it was time to regroup.

In 2004, Norman closed shop as a framing contractor and set out as a home builder... Their long term objective: design and build affordable and sustainable homes.

Presently, Norman is building a green built, spec house in Sandown, NH and has registered the home for a LEED certification. The 1900 square foot, three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home on a two acre lot has been a real source of pride for Norman. He says building it as a spec house has given him the freedom to do what he wanted.

"We've got a lot of [green building] knowledge behind this. We've done a lot of research; we've got a lot of the science in our back pocket." Norman Mancusi