Key features of the modern high performance homes we develop are outlined below.  These homes not only meet design codes, but exceed them.  Each home includes many sustainable building practices that increase the durability and longevity of the home while making it a more efficient dwelling you can call home.

Structure

• Exterior wall construction with enhanced insulation
• Concrete steel reinforced foundation on 8ft bell-bottom piers or post tension cable slabs
• Traditional 3-layer stucco sealed with NP1 sealant at corners and seams
• Roofing – Cool color Architectural shingles with TechnoSB underlayments
• Concrete Roof Tejas Espana tiles
• Radiant Barrier in attic with Ridge and Soffit vents to reduce heat load in attic spaces

Interiors

• 9-12 ft Ceilings
• Open stair wells with skylights to allow in natural light throughout the day
• Covered balconies allow use in wet or dry weather
• Coffer and Vaulted ceilings on upper floors to maximize open design
• Low-E Energy Star windows with Argon gas for added energy savings
• Velux skylights

Site Plan and Landscaping

• Freestanding homes with no Maintenance Fees
• Private fenced yards
• Private balconies with Gas connections for outdoor grills
• Gravelscapes and native and drought tolerant plants, which require little to no additional watering
• Minimal grass or turf
• Permeable paving for increased water infiltration and reduced water runoff
• Rain barrels for water retention

Kitchen Cabinets and Appliances

• Chef’s Kitchen with Monogram, KitchenAid Stainless steel Energy Star appliances
• Solid maple faced cabinets
• Soft close drawers and doors
• Quartz counter tops and glass mosaic tile backsplashes

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and Indoor Air Quality

• 16 SEER – Zoned HVAC with Honeywell WIFI thermostats
• Honeywell Total Connect Comfort App compatible for Android or iPhone
• AprilAire fresh air control system on HVAC circulates in fresh air into home with each cycle
• Sherwin Williams Zero VOC paints, primers and enamels for better Indoor Air Quality, no toxic off gassing of paints and primers.
• MERV 11 or higher media air filters – pleated 4″ thick air filters
• Exterior vented exhausts in all bathrooms, toilets, kitchen and laundry
• Fresh air systems integrated with Kitchen Exhausts to make up for cooktop air flushed out
• Carbon Monoxide (CO) monitors in all bedrooms
• JohnsManville Insulation – formaldehyde free:  R-15-22 in Walls, R-38 in the Attics.
• Extensive Polyseal around all openings and joints to provide a tight air seal for better HVAC performance
• Blower door and Duct Blaster testing performed by 3rd party inspectors to ensure home air tightness

Electrical Systems

• LED area and task lighting throughout
• Lights on dimmers, photo cells and occupancy sensors
• Main electrical panels located inside garage

Plumbing

• WaterSense faucets and showerheads conserve water by aerating water
• Garden Soaking Tubs, enjoy a spa tub without the jacuzzi motor 
• Dual Flush Toilets featuring both 1.0/1.6 gallons per flush
• Rinnai Tankless water heaters for on demand use fueled by natural gas
• Tile Showers waterproofed with hardibacker and vinyl shower pan underlayments

Flooring

• Shaw Cleartouch Carpet made with recycled plastic bottle filaments
• Carpenter Pads, made wtih recycled foam
• Solid wood floors – sourced from lower United States and finished on site
• Rectified porcelain tiles in baths and showers
• Garage floors painted with slip resistance textured epoxy paint.

*Note: Specifications, finishes and pricing  subject to change without notice at builder’s discretion. Photos are from similar homes at the same development at other locations and may not be accurate. Renderings are representations of the Artist. Square footage is approximate. No representation or warranties either expressed or implied are made as to the accuracy of the information here in or with respect to the suitability, usability, merchantability or conditions of any property here in described.