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| Healthier home, healthier planet. | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Building green |
Being concerned about the future of our planet and its resources is accomplished in many small steps. We're committed to doing our part by including a "green checklist" in the blueprint of every home we design: |
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saves you green |
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ENERGY STAR-rated appliances | |||||||||||||||||||
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Low flow, high performance toilets | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Fluorescent bulbs in most fixtures | ||||||||||||||||||||
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13 SEER high-efficiency heat pumps with programmable thermostat | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Premium windows with high-efficiency vinyl, low-E glass, and argon gas | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Attic insulation made from recycled newspapers (R38 blown cellulose) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Exterior walls insulated with R13 blown cellulose | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Home exteriors wrapped with durable, weather-resistant Tyvek | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Caulk and sealant prevent air infiltration around all windows, doors, and walls | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Techshield Radiant Barrier roof decking reflects up to 97% of the sun's radiant heat | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Cardboard trash recycled at City of Conway Landfill | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Building material waste kept to a minimum - we save leftover materials for future projects | ||||||||||||||||||||
| More ways to go green in your new home, available at additional cost: | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Heating and Cooling Equipment |
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The right sized unit according to the latest editions of ACCA Manuals J and S, Handbook of Fundamentals, or equivalent procedure | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Heat pump of 14 SEER/8.2 HSPF minimum OR | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Gas furnace of 80 AFUE and air conditioning unit of 14 SEER minimum | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ductwork Construction |
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All joints, seams, and connections must be securely fastened and sealed (standard duct tape not allowed) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Insulation: R6 value minimum insulation on ducts in unconditioned spaces | ||||||||||||||||||||
Building Envelope |
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Air leakage: all penetrations to the building envelope must be sealed, caulked, gasketed, weather-stripped, or otherwise sealed. This includes, but is not limited to, areas around windows, doors, HVAC ductwork, plumbing pipe, electrical penetrations, etc. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Insulation levels: ceiling - R30, walls - R13, floor (with crawlspace) - R19, slab - R4 (recommended but not required) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Complete a Thermal Bypass Checklist: the checklist requires visual inspection of framing areas where air barriers are commonly missed and inspection of insulation to ensure proper alignment with air barriers, thus serving as an extra check that the air and thermal barriers are continuous and complete | ||||||||||||||||||||
Windows |
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Department of Energy's ENERGY STAR-rated (Low-E) windows must be used | ||||||||||||||||||||
Water Heater |
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Electric: minimum EF rating of .93 (40 gallon), .92 (50 gallon), or .89 (80 gallon) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Gas: minimum EF rating of .61 (40 gallon), .57 (60 gallon), or .53 (80 gallon) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Water Conservation |
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Install ultra low-flow toilets that use 1.6 gallons of water per flush | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Install a high-efficiency dishwasher | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Install low-flow shower heads and low-flow faucets or faucet aerators | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thermostat |
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Install ENERGY STAR-rated, programmable thermostat (with smart recovery for heat pump system) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Lighting and Appliances |
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Install 5 or more ENERGY STAR-rated appliances, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and/or ventilation fans | ||||||||||||||||||||
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