Senior and Multi-Family Building Green Features
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- High Flyash Content Concrete: Flyash is a byproduct of coal fired power plants. Using this by-product diverts the waste from being dumped in landfills and provides a stronger, more water resistant concrete.
- Large, double-glazed vinyl windows with double, Low E glass increase daylighting and energy conservation.
- Efficient framing to reduce use of wood.
- Low VOC paints.
- High-energy efficiency boilers, air conditioners and appliances.
- Wind-generated electricity.
- Compact fluorescent lighting.
- Recycled or recyclable building materials used in decking, carpeting, tiles and selected flooring in community spaces.
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Single-Family and Townhome Green Features
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- Farm-produced engineered lumber products. These wood products require 50% less wood. The wood used in these products is produced on a farm and uses no old growth, rain forest trees.
- Large windows, light colored interior walls, ceilings and soffits as well as light colored arpets which help reduce the need for daytime electric lighting.
- Large dimension solid lumber has been avoided in floors and roofs wherever possible.
- Energy efficient mechanical systems, water heaters and household appliances.
- Furnace is centrally located so that all duct runs are reduced as much as possible and duct work joints sealed with low toxic mastic.
- Thermostat features an "on" switch for furnace fan to circulate air, therefore making the home more comfortable without A/C.
- Thermostats are programmable, allowing the home owner to set it to automatically change for different comfort levels - such as warmer in the evening when lounging and cooler when sleeping, thus, electronically saving energy
- Dishwashers feature energy saving cycles as well and the gas ranges, cooktops and ovens have electronic ignitions.
- Built-in kitchen recycling centers in the homes.
- All homes sealed to prevent air infiltration. Upon completion, we do blower door testing, which helps us identify the "tightness" of the home.
- Sealed combustion gas fireplace uses outside combustion air.
- Double-glazed, energy efficient windows with 1/2" of air space.
- Landscaping done with native species of grasses, trees and plants that will require less water.
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Recycled Construction Materials Include:
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- OSB for sub-flooring and exterior walls
- Reconstituted content siding for exterior walls
- Recycled content insulation
- Recycled carpet pads
- Hardboard interior doors
- Engineered wood "I" joints in floor and roof trusses.
- Flyash Concrete: a byproduct of coal-fired power plants. Use of this product diverts the waste from being dumped in landfills and increases concrete strength.
- Outdoor structures, decking and landscaping made from recycled materials.
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