Features

Luxury Features

  • 4,000 sq feet of beautiful finished space along with over 1,000 sq ft of terraced outdoor space
  • 4 full baths, 1 half bath
  • Open floor plan with abundant natural light
  • Access to outdoor space on all levels, including roof deck
  • Fully finished basement
  • Spacious breakfast area and hidden pantry, with seperate compost and recyling area
  • First floor guest suite with private full bath
  • Beautiful master bedroom with sitting room, wet bar, super master bath, private balcony
  • Second floor evening lounge
  • Professional landscaping with expansive walkout patio, outdoor chimney, and built-in grill

 

Home Health

  • Energy Recovery Ventilator: Provides fresh filtered air through the home at all times, removes dust and volatile organic compounds (VOC's) from the home, and minimizes energy loss
  • Low VOC Paints
  • Finishes and adhesives of no/low VOC content
  • Dehumidifier for maximum home comfort through the seasons
  • MERV13 filter, for improved air quality (most powerful air filter available)
  • High-efficiency low-E casement windows
  • Reverse osmosis filter for clean, pure water on tap

 

Durability

  • Advantech subflooring with 50-year warranty
  • 2x6 exterior walls with structural insulated sheathing for reinforced home structure
  • Hardie plank siding/shingles around the house
  • Roof shingles with 30-year warranty

 

Insulation

  • Structural insulated sheathing (SIS)  walls provide extra insulation on the exterior of the house, eliminating thermal break and wrapping the house tightly
  • 2x6 walls with cellulose insulation, eliminating air leakage, increasing R-value, and providing a sound barrier
  • Spray foam insulation at joist ends for maximum insulation quality and home performance
  • Efficient, air-tight framing with focus on reduced waste, quality, and minimizing cracks and leaks

 

Heating and Cooling

  • 3KW Solar Panel System
  • Solar hot water heater
  • Quiet, high-efficiency 18-SEER HVAC unit: estimated 70% reduction in heating and cooling costs
  • Insulated hot water pipes for efficient hot water distribution

 

Lighting and Appliances

  • Top-of-the-line Energy Star appliances
  • LED recess lights
  • Natural light throughout the house

 

Energy-Efficieny Certification Targets

  • LEED Platinum
  • Energy Star
  • EPA Indoor Air Plus

 

Design and Sustainability

  • FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified select oak flooring
  • FSC framing materials used where possible
  • Rain Water collection system for irrigation
  • Native, drought-tolerant landscaping for reduced water demand
  • Recycled products and finishes incorporated throughout the house
  • Elements of passive solar design incorporated into open floor plan

SEED and LEED

USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System has become the established standard of measurement for the design, construction and operation of high-performance buildings.

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As proud members of the USGBC, SEED is certifying all homes through the LEED for Homes certification program.