Green Building

Green Points

• Exceed the City of Boulder Green Points standards, sometimes by more than 75%
• Exceed the required energy efficiency under the 2000 International Energy Code, sometimes by more than 50%
• Sound Rating exceeds International sound transmission standards
• Copper water supply piping

Energy Efficiency

• 92% energy efficient furnaces with sealed combustion for much lower transference of outside cold air, saving money & energy Insulated to exceed the
• International Energy Code Standard
• Setback Thermostat
• Energy efficient windows with Low-E glass
• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning) system designs to promote Air
• Destratification, which lowers energy bills
• 13-SEER Air Conditioning unit for higher efficiency
• Option to customize your entire HVAC system for your home’s specific needs
• 2 x 6 Framed walls provides better insulation
• GE appliances are energy efficient

Indoor Air Quality and Health

• Low Solvent Construction Adhesives
• Sealed gas furnaces
• Sealed mechanical room doors, when possible
• Non-CCA treated decking & lumber
• Rough-in for radon mitigation systems
• Low Toxic Water-Based wood & floor finishes
• Sherwin Williams Low VOC paint
• James Hardie® Siding materials used are a cementateous, non-combustible, with a 50 year manufacturer warranty, per plan

Conservation of Natural Resources

• Wood, metal and cardboard construction debris are recycled on-site
• OSB sub floor versus resource intensive plywood
• OSB and gypsum wall board wall sheathing versus resource intensive plywood
• Engineered lumber floor joists and roof trusses versus resource intensive
• dimensional lumber which provide a “silent floor”
• Drip irrigation saves water