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And yet not many people know the best energyâ€"efficient, environâ€" mentally friendly houses in the world are built in Canada, using Canadianâ€" developed technology. These houses, known as Râ€"2000 homes, are easily obtainable and are also very affordable. If you‘re shopping for a new house, be sure to weigh the following Râ€"2000 benefits before buying. It may cost a little extra, but in the long run its worth it. Craftsmanship Builders get specialized, onâ€"going training and must prove their compeâ€" tence before receiving registered Râ€" 2000 builder status. Quality All Râ€"2000 houses must meet established standards, the most important of which is a comprehenâ€" sive energy performance target. Râ€"2000 designers and contractors use a heatâ€"loss simulation program called HOT2000 to ensure the house meets these targets. By projecting space heating and domestic hot water requirements, HOT2000 predicts energy usage levels. When tests and inspections are successfully completâ€" ed, the home is issued a numbered certificate that identifies it as Râ€" 2000. Health A performance tested continuous air barrier is used to block leakage of air in and out of the house. This reduces drafts and heat loss, and ntario‘s home builders get together in Hamilton O Oct. 1â€"13 to hear from the province‘s new housâ€" ing minister, listen to experts talk about the politâ€" helps keep out dust and pollen. A mechanical ventilation system is required to deliver a continuous supâ€" ply of filtered fresh air throughout an Râ€"2000 home, and to ensure a healthâ€" ier environment year round. Râ€"2000 homes use a heat recovery ventilator (HRV) that captures heat from stale air leaving the house and uses it to preheat fresh, incoming air. Today‘s Râ€"2000 homes also use speâ€" cial products and finishes to improve the air quality inside the home. Comfort Râ€"2000 homes are typically equipped with highâ€"efficiency space and water heating equipment, enerâ€" gyâ€"efficient windows, and insulated doors. Higher levels of insulation help reduce heat loss and maintain consisâ€" tent temperatures while providing soundproofing against outside noise. Savings While Râ€"2000 homes may have a slightly higher price tag (two to six per cent on average), in many cases this cost is offset within several years thanks to the savings gained from lower utility bills. In addition, Râ€"2000 homes tend to command a higher price at resale time. The environment Some materials used in the buildâ€" ing of houses can be harmful to the environment. By limiting their use, and by using recycled products and less energy, Râ€"2000 homes offer unparalleled opportunities for enviâ€" ronmentally responsible living. The contacts For information on how you can get into an Râ€"2000 home, call your local builders‘ association, or call 1â€" 800â€"38Râ€"2000. ical and economic outlook in the province, and get an update from the new chairman of the Ontario New Home Warranty Program. They‘ll also find time to honor their own with awards and by electing a new president. The annual conference of the Ontario Home Builders‘ Association will kick off in the evening of Oct. 11 with the prestigious Sales and Marketing (SAM) Awards in 25 categories being presented to builders from across the province and their sales and advertising agencies. Wednesday will begin with a speech from outgoing builder president Stephen Kaiser. Two business sessions in the afternoon will discuss selling and home building in the 1990s. On Thursday, Oct. 13, a group of experts will talk about the economic and political climate in Ontario. These include economist Peter Andersen, media consulâ€" tant Sally Barnes, and Maclean‘s Magazine business ediâ€" tor Deirdre McMurdy. Later in the morning home builder Hugh Heron, recently elected chairman of the Ontario New Home Warranty Program, and Aubrey LeBlanc, president and registrar, will discuss the program. The Ontario warranty program is the only mandatory program in Canada. The Ernest Assaly Award, which goes to the builder with the best after sales service record, will be presented at lunch. Guest speaker will be sportscaster Ron MacLean. The annual general meeting will be held in the afterâ€" noon when new officers will be elected. Incoming presiâ€" dent is Hamilton‘s own Ward Campbell, a thirdâ€"generaâ€" tion home builder who is president of Starward Homes. Also in the afternoon, Ontario‘s new Housing Minister,