SUSTAINABLE SITES
Trees planted to shade hardscapes on paths and driveways
Grassy areas limited to reduce water demand
90% of plants are drought tolerant to reduce water demand
Bioswale collects all storm water to prevent run off
Permeable paths and driveway to manage storm water
Permanent erosion controls
Non-toxic Impasse termite system
WATER EFFICIENCY
Irrigation 50% drip to minimize wind drift effect and water evaporation
Irrigation zoned for different plant water demands
Irrigation system has a rain sensor shut off, reducing water demand
Very high efficiency, low-flow bath faucets and showerheads
Very high efficiency dual flush toilets
Insulated hot water pipes with instant on circulation loop
INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
HVAC has a 16 SEER rating with a high performance HEPA filter
No Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paints
Low VOC water based wood sealer
No added urea-formaldehyde in cabinet adhesives to prevent off-gassing
Central vacuum system
Detached 2- car garage, which eliminates automotive pollutants
No carpets
MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
Countertops are polished concrete with 44% post-consumer recycled glass
Highly polished concrete slab is the finished floor in kitchen, dining, laundry room and lanais
Locally sourced Eucalyptus Seligna flooring
Luxurious locally sourced Koa kitchen, bath and laundry room cabinets
Local Blue stone for wainscoting and landscape boulders
4 recycling bins built into kitchen cabinets
Recycled content in insulation and drywall
Advanced framing technique used 25% less lumber. (24” vs 16” on center)
ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE
Solar hot water heater provides more than 90% of home’s hot water
Energy Star appliances and ceiling fans
Energy Star bathroom fans with timers
Advanced Energy Star Lighting Package
Solar Electric Power (3.5 kilowatt photovoltaic System)
Energy Star dual glazed low-e windows
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