It is the first home in Solana Beach to have this rating.
GREEN Qualifications:
ENERGY
- Heating/Cooking System: hydronic space heating
- Active Solar – Solar (photovoltaic) electric power generation, solar hot water heating
- Passive Solar – Skylights
- Lighting: Low-voltage recessed cans plus florescent and compact fluorescent fixtures, daylight controls
- Appliances: Energy Star appliances and front-loading high efficiency clothing washer
- Insulation: formaldehyde-free insulation made from recycled jeans by Bonded Logic
BUILDING MATERIAL
- Exterior Materials: Recycled siding, FSC certified lumber
- Interior Materials: Recycled trim, doors and cabinetry, FSC-certified cabinets, concrete countertops, reclaimed materials used for flooring, High Efficient Ceiling Fans, Double-Pane windows, Fly ash concrete walls and floors, Low VOC paint, non combustible building materials
INTERIOR PRODUCTS
- Bamboo sinks, Recycled Concrete Sinks, Vintage Reclaimed Furniture, Compressed Paper Countertops, Recycled glass tiles
WATER
- Fixtures: Low-flow faucets, showerheads and toilets
CONSTRUCTION
- Waste Reduction: Recycled waste products, recycle job site construction waste, use recycled content
- Recycling: Separated and recycled waste products
- Construction Methods: Standard framing with FSC-certified cabinets, apply optimal value engineering
LANDSCAPING
- Plants: Native Landscaping
- Rainwater Harvesting: Rainwater collection in cisterns
- Irrigation: Weather based automated irrigation control system