GREEN BUILT

The Site:

• Walkable and bikeable urban infill location optimizes use of existing infrastructure and minimizes growth's environmental impact.

• Clustered-home site design preserves green space, existing trees, and nearby habitats.

• Native, drought-tolerant and edible landscaping provides a habitat for local flora and fauna.

The Construction Process:

• Re-use of bricks from former on-site home.

• Milling of trees taken down during grading for lumber.

• Preservation and re-use of topsoil during grading.

• Construction waste management and recycling.

• Effective stormwater run-off controls throughout construction.

The Homes:

• Energy Star and GreenBuilt certified (3rd party green building certifications).

• High-efficiency mechanical design.

• Solar-ready roof (on some homes).

• 3rd party blower door and duct-blaster tested homes.

• Low and no-VOC materials and finishes for optimal indoor air quality.

• Energy Star appliances and lighting.

• Day-lighting techniques for great natural light.

• 6" walls and formaldehyde-free insulation.

• Air-sealed during construction.

• All bands and joists covered with spray foam insulation.

• Low-flow plumbing fixtures.

• Fresh air introduction.

• Durable material use (30-year roof, 50-year siding).