Green Features of Nubanusit Neighborhood & Farm

 

A home at Nubanusit Neighborhood uses only half the energy of the average house, and is built to standards that significantly exceed typical construction.

 

  • The neighborhood is in a walk-to-town location with office/studio space on-site.
  • 70+ acres of farm fields, river, and woodlands are preserved for food production, wildlife, recreation, and education.
  • Outstanding design and construction; homes have superior durability, including 100-year exteriors, and are very low-maintenance.
  • Superior insulation levels, triple-glazed windows, airtight construction, and fresh air ventilation with heat recovery dramatically reduce heating costs while achieving very comfortable living environments.
  • A healthy indoor environment is provided by low-toxicity building materials and a fresh-air ventilation system with heat recovery.
  • Energy-efficient lights and the widespread use of day-lighting create bright interiors with low energy input.
  • The central wood-pellet boiler plant uses a locally-produced biomass fuel instead of imported fossil fuels to provide heat and hot water.
  • Infrastructure is in place for owner-installation of solar hot water collectors.
  • Roofs are oriented toward the south to support future solar collectors for electricity production.
  • Water use is reduced with low-flow fixtures and dual-flush toilets.
  • Heat recovery on the warm wastewater significantly lowers hot water costs.
  • Organic food grown on-site eliminates or reduces use of fossil fuels for production and transportation.
  • Parking at the periphery of this pedestrian neighborhood encourages conscious car use and provides a safe environment for outdoor play.

 

LEED Platinum Certification Awarded to 25 Callie’s Common

 
 
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