Site and Water Protection

• Built in a Built Green certified development
• Used a water management system to allow for groundwater recharge
• Ground land-clearing waste and stumps for reuse as mulch
• Use of slow-release organic fertilizers
• Positioned garage behind the house and minimized garage sizes

Energy-Efficiency

• Installed 2.5 KW solar photovoltaic system
• Energy Star® heating and cooling systems within the heated space
• Performance tested for duct leakage
• Use of insulated headers and fully insulated corners
• Energy Star® lighting throughout

Material Use

• Extensive recycling plan for jobsite waste that included recycling of wood, metal scraps, drywall, concrete, packaging and cardboard
• Use of finger jointed framing material
• Use of products with recycled content such as drywall, carpet pad and insulation
• Installation of a 50-year siding material and 40-year roofing material
• No PVC used in plumbing
• Provided built-in recycling center in home

Indoor Air Quality

• Use of Rodda Horizons Zero VOC paints
• Implementation of healthy jobsite plan that included sub-contractors
• Use of exterior grade plywood and formaldehyde free board inside the home
• Installation of a central vacuum, vented to the outside
• Installation of sealed combustion heating and hot water equipment with power venting