Doing Our Part.

Our leadership in energy conservation, water efficiency, and resource management invites you to come home to the genuine value that can make a meaningful difference you can count on.
  • Cabinets: These are certified under the Environmental Stewardship Program, with a commitment to the responsible use of resources through sound environmental management and sustainable practices with certification based on compliance of 18 different criteria in 5 areas.
  • Carpet Pad: Manufactured without CFCs consisting of recycled materials.
  • Energy Efficient Features: These include air sealing & tight construction, increased insulation & energy efficient windows, appliances, HVAC, exterior doors & lighting.
    • Seal duct work with Mastic
    • Low E windows
    • R13 wall insulation, R38 ceiling insulation
    • HVAC - 13 SEER
    • Energy Star appliances
    • Fiberglass front door only (higher R value) - all other exterior doors steel
  • Exterior Trim: Maintenance free aluminum and/or synthetic trim.
  • Interior Doors: These are made from sawmill chips and utilize 100% phenolic resins, meeting the strictest formaldehyde emission levels and contributing toward a LEED credit.
  • Landscaping: “Xeriscaping” by using native and regionally appropriate trees and vegetation requiring less watering, fertilizers, herbicides and naturally complementing the natural setting.
  • Lumber: Much of our lumber is derived from a 500 mile radius, minimizing fuel costs.
  • OSB: Our sheathing is manufactured from a wide range of fast growing species and from relatively small trees.
  • Paint: Low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) Emissions.
  • Plumbing: Our high-efficiency toilets use significantly less water than previous 3.5 gallon toilets.
  • Seeding & Sod: This contributes to our Green program through reclamation on all of our sites.
  • Siding: Vinyl siding saves money on maintenance.
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**Energy Star features vary by community. See Community Sales Manager for details.
***In our continuing effort to better meet your needs and lifestyle, all of our floorplans are being updated. Please consult a Community Sales Manager for details.