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How Luxury Goes Green:
The “What” and the “Why”
INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS (ICFs) Insulated Concrete Forms provide a quiet and efficient foundation wall that resists harmful mold, dust and allergens while also minimizing energy loss.
INSULATED CANS Insulation contact airtight (ICAT) recessed cans help to maintain an airtight shell and minimize air leaks between floors.
RECYCLED CARPET Basement carpeting is luxurious, comfortable, and composed of 100% recycled post-consumer plastic materials.
GREEN ROOF This lively green roof on the garage reduces stormwater runoff and eliminates the Urban Heat Island effect common with most flat roofs.
ENERGY STAR LIGHTING Elegant and efficient fixtures and bulbs combine to consume 75% less electricity than traditional incandescent bulbs and will last 6 times longer.
LEED® STANDARDS Designed by noted architect Nathan Kipnis, this home is designed to meet or exceed nationally recognized LEED certification standards.
ENERGY MONITOR The PowerCost Monitor™ increases the awareness of electricity consumption which studies show may help to reduce electricity consumption by 5 to 20%.
GREEN CABINETS Certified by the Environmental Stewardship Program, these formaldehyde-free cabinets are produced according to a stringent set of environmental criteria.
ENERGY EFFICIENT APPLIANCES This suite of professional grade appliances is the perfect combination of form and function, consuming 10-50% less than standard models.
RECYCLED TILE These recycled clay tiles contain 15% recycled content composed of a combination of post-consumer glass and post-industrial discarded grinding paste.
DUAL-FLUSH TOILETS These dual-flush toilets can save water and money by providing the option of 1.6 gallon or 0.8 gallon flushes, conserving up to 25,000 gallons of water per year.
ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS Beautiful and efficient windows by Pella® offer double-paned, Argon-filled, low-e coated glass to reduce energy loss.
RADIANT HEAT A 95%efficiency boiler heats the floors in the basement providing naturally radiating warmth at an economical price.
THERMAL CHIMNEY A thermal chimney, also known as a Solar chimney — is a way of improving the natural ventilation of the home by allowing the owner to cool the house down in a matter of minutes by operating the windows above via remote control.
SOLATUBE The most innovative and environmentally friendly way to naturally brighten any room without electricity.
CEILING FANS Circulating fans are much more energy efficient than air conditioning.
HARDIE BOARD SIDING James Hardie Bboard siding is made from recycled fiber-cement and has a 50 year manufacturers warranty.
HEAT RECIRCULATING FIREPLACE Circulating fireplaces recapture heat from the flue and recirculate it back into the room.
48 GALLON RAIN BARREL Reduces stormwater runoff and reduces freshwater consumption by using rainwater for landscape watering.
SOLAR POWERED DECK LIGHTING These solar-powered deck lights provide luxurious lighting at night while consuming no electricity.
SOLAR THERMAL PANELS These solar panels heat potable water for shower, dishwasher, dryer, and laundry use. The sun heats the liquid filled copper coils in the panel that run to your hot water heater, then back to the panel.
STAINED GLASS These reclaimed stained glass windows are another example of the benefits of deconstruction.
MECHANICAL SYSTEM Highly efficient and professionally tuned, this mechanical system provides comfort in the most efficient way possible.
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