Green Features
Reuse of Exsiting Home Sites
To minimize grading, the new buildings will be built on the same site as the previous buildings.
Minimal Hillside Disturbance/ Protecting mature trees
By putting new houses where the old were previously it also enabled the developers to minimize tree removal and to minimally disturb the land.
Site Photovoltaic Panels
Constructed for the home owners' enjoyment, the gazebo will have photo voltaic panels placed on the roof. The photo voltaic panels collect the sun's energy and convert it into electricity which will be put back into the power companies' grid. All landscape lighting will be accomplished by the use of low-voltage lighting. By using low voltage lighting and the photo voltaic cells we hope to greatly reduce, if not eliminate, on going electric expenses for all landscape lighting.
Low Maintenance Materials
All materials chosen for construction of these homes is done so with an eye to minimizing the ongoing maintenance. The following are some of the materials to be used:
Natural stone; 35-year guaranteed roof shingles; hardi-plank (a concrete based cladding for certain parts of the exterior); indigeneous plants which are more draught resistant; stainless steel appliances throughout kitchen; real hardwood floors, just to name a few.
Permeable Common Walkways
The walkways meandering through the common areas will be permeable (allow water to pass through) surfaces to allow for proper drainage throughout the property.
12 Trees per Acre Minimum
Our quest is to save the 75 to 100+ year old trees on-site. We have exceeded the minimum we promised and will be adding additional trees as construction nears completion.
Roof Rainwater Collectors
A rainwater collection system will be built into the gazebo which will be adjacent to the community garden. It will redirect the rainwater into a submerged cistern. That water can then be used in the community garden.
Home finishes
The materials being used to finish the interior of the homes being built at Sunset Park will of the highest quality. Some of those finishes are:
dual-flush toilets; stainless steel kitchen appliances with dual-fuel stoves; solid wood floors, tile, bamboo and cork flooring throughout; top-of-the-line windows to help maintain temperature and sunlight, and more.
NC Healthy Home Certified
All homes are monitored throughout the construction period by an independent NC Healthy Home Inspector. At the end of the process they will certify the home as NC HealthyBuilt. Just a few of the items creating this healthy-home environment are:
whole house electronic air filters; whole house water filters; VOC- free paints and stains; formaldahyde-free building materials; high seer HVAC system; all appliances are Energy Star; the best insulation; zoned radiant floor heating on all levels; radiant panels on the roof to help heat water (option & only available where sunlight will be effective).
These are just a few of the hundreds of items which factor into a NC Certified HealthyBuilt Home.
Disclaimer: Prices, plans, products and availability are subject to change
without notice. Illustrations are artist's depictions and may differ
from completed improvements. Improvements, facilities and programs are in formative stages, and
there is no guarantee that they will be completed or developed.
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