We always pay attention to the details
From the very beginning, our Green Dream Homes are planned, designed, and built using our core philosophies. From using existing infill lots to minimize urbanization, to locating our homes near public transportation and vibrant local shopping areas to help promote a more energy-conscious pedestrian lifestyle, our homes are built from the ground up with sustainable thinking in mind.
Resource Efficiency
- Pre-engineered trusses
- Precast wall systems
- Standing seam metal roof panels
- Generous roof overhangs for the climate
- Gutter and downspout system to divert water away from the foundation
- At least one rain barrel
Energy Efficiency
- FPL Buildsmart Builder
- ENERGY STAR rated home
- Independently verified and certified by a Class 1 Energy Rater
- Improved insulation in wall panels of the building envelope
- Environmentally-friendly spray foam insulation sealing the attic space
- Use of caulk and foam to fill any and all building penetrations
- High-efficiency HVAC System
- Low-E Windows
- ENERGY STAR ALP – Advanced Lighting Package
- ENERGY STAR labeled appliances
Water Efficiency
- Water-conserving appliances
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures
- Florida native landscaping/Xeriscape landscaping – no irrigation
Indoor Air Quality
- Seal all vents during construction to prevent dust contamination
- Vent kitchen range to the outside
- Install high MERV filter on HVAC system
- Install bathroom exhaust fans
- Use low-VOC paints and stains
- Use low-VOC flooring materials
Lot Design/Development
- Use infill lot in an existing community
- Minimize impervious surfaces by use of permeable materials for driveways
