Green Features

• 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.
  
  
• Heat recovery on the warm wastewater lowers hot water costs.
  
  
• The central pellet boiler plant uses a locally produced biomass fuel instead of imported fossil fuels to provide heat and hot water.
  
  
• Energy efficient lighting and the widespread use of daylighting create bright interiors with low energy input.
  

• Water use is reduced with low flow fixtures and dual flush toilets.

Super-insulated underground pipes carry heat & hot water
to each home.

• Most roofs are oriented towards the sun to support future solar collectors for electricity and hot water.

• A healthy indoor environment is provided by the use of low-toxicity building materials and a fresh-air ventilation system with heat recovery.

• The buildings are designed and detailed to be durable and low maintenance.

• The site design preserves the farm fields, riverfront, and woodlands for wildlife, recreation, and food production.