Energy Considerations
- 12.0 SEER system
- Pleated HVAC filter
- No vapor barrier installed on inside of exterior walls
- Recessed-can lighting fixtures are insulated and air-tight
- Usable outdoor areas and decks
- Large roof overhangs that project a minimum of 24" horizontally
- Insulating Low-E double-pane windows and doors
- Ceiling fans
- No change in direction in any one truck or branch duct run greater that 180 degrees
- HVAC system tested and balanced
- Programmable thermostats
- Continuous ridge vent
- Convection oven
- Gas water heater
- Natural daylight without direct solar heat gain
Materials
- Low maintenance Fiber Cement Board Siding
- Durable wood flooring
Water
- Energy Star dishwasher
- Low maintenance landscaping
- Plant based mulch
Health and Safety
- No fiberglass fibers exposed to airstreams in the entire duct system
- Exhaust fans
- Low VOC paints
Community
- Built-in recycling center