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Clustering
not only helps control development costs, savings which can
be passed on to the home buyer, but can create open spaces,
preserve trees, wetlands, meadows and other natural amenities.
Clustering homes minimizes paved areas which reduces runoff
and prevents erosion.
In Crescent Ridge, more than one half of the 2.27 acre site
is set aside for the enhancement of the natural setting. In
addition, green development makes every effort to provide the
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Energy efficiency
- Appliances will be energy and waste conserving
models. Domestic hot water may be from an on-demand, tankless
hot-water system.
- Plumbing fixtures will be low-water use.
- Lighting will make use of efficient task
lights and compact florescent bulbs.
- Windows will be insulated, low-E glass
windows. These windows are energy efficient and their use
contributes the elegance and warmth of natural wood frames.
- Foundations will be constructed using insulated
foam forms which conserve heat inside the enclosed area
of the foundation space, resulting in a very quiet interior.
- Runoffs from storm drains will be designed
to flow through the common area in a way to prevent erosion
and minimize impact on the city storm water system.
- Landscaping in Crescent Ridge will be selected
from native plants that require little to no watering by
home owners.
Air Quality
- Heating will be provided by your choice
among several high efficiency heating systems which may
include hydronic floor heat (cozy, efficient and quiet and
combined within a heat-recovery ventilator) or electronically
filtered, gas forced-air combined with highly efficient
air conditioning.
- Paint can emit noxious gases. Low volatility
paints will be used on the interiors on each home to promote
healthy air quality.
- Water based finishes for floors provide
a tough, long-lasting finish without the harmful vapors
of solvent-based finishes.
Environment
- Decks will be constructed from sustainable-yield,
long-lasting lumber.
- Carpets will be high quality, made from
recycled wool or non-toxic, biodegradable fibers.
- Sheathing for roof and floors will use
Oriented Strand Board which is made from smaller trees and
from parts of trees not previously used, avoiding the use
of larger, older trees from which plywood and board sheathing
were made in the past.
- Roof and floor framing will employ roof
trusses and I-joists instead of dimensional lumber, again
utilizing smaller, second-growth trees.
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