Green Features of westsideGreen

Neighborhoods

Features

• Walkable & connected streets
• Wide, uninterrupted & shaded sidewalks
• Connected to bicycling paths & bus routes
• Walking proximity to a neighborhood green
• A mix of housing choices
• Efficient land use planning & design

Benefits

Wider sidewalks with greater shade cover provide an inviting and safer place to walk and play while reducing the heat island effect of concrete without shade cover. Bicycle paths and bus routes encourage alternative ways of getting around. Smart land use reduces sprawl and helps preserve valuable agricultural land.

Energy & Water Efficiency

Features

• Energy Star appliances
• Tankless, gas-fired water heaters
• 13 & 14 SEER HVAC systems
• Low-e vinyl windows
• Low-flow dual-flush toilets
• Increased attic insulation & improved ventilation
• Landscaping with low-flow irrigation

Benefits

Highly efficient building components reduce energy consumption and save money on utility bills. Attractive landscaping which reduces water usage without sacrificing natural beauty. Tankless water heaters provide continuous hot water only when you need it.

Indoor Air Quality & Health

Features

• Low VOC adhesives & paints
• Tall ceilings for improved natural light and ventilation
• Improved air filtration (MERV10)
• Detached garages (except Cedar model)

Benefits

Inside the home becomes a cleaner and healthier living environment with the use of low VOC paints and efficient air filters. Tall windows and high ceilings provide greater natural air flow and cross ventilation while enhancing your home appeal.

Resources

Features

• Engineered building materials
• Recycling of construction waste
• Efficient framing techniques
• Renewable Bamboo flooring
• Cement fiber siding
• Cellular vinyl trim

Benefits

Strength, durability and environmental responsibility! Today’s green materials such as engineered floor systems and 50-year siding provide long-term durability while caring for our environment. We recycle onsite construction waste instead of sending it to the landfill. Today’s concrete waste becomes tomorrow’s roads.