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The Dwelling Company:
Issaquah Highlands
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Built Green Rating: 3 Star
Homebuilder Checklist
Location: Issaquah
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The Dwelling Company is committed to incorporating Built Green features into every home. An example of this commitment is displayed by this 3-Star Built Green™ home "Bungalow 2085." This home can be found at Crofton, a neighborhood in the 3-Star Built Green Community of Issaquah Highlands in Issaquah.
By combining green approaches in the site development, construction and home design, The Dwelling Company has created a great example of a green home. For example, during the construction process, The Dwelling Company worked in conjunction with the land developer to ensure water runoff from the site was filtered of noxious chemicals before entering city storm systems. Temporary erosion control devices were utilized and optimally maintained. In addition, all ducts were cleared of construction debris and dust before the home was inhabited. The home's design also reflects green practices. For example, a large front porch helps to regulate the temperature by providing east or west shading. Low-VOC paint was used throughout the interior to improve the indoor air quality. As a testament to this homes outstanding energy efficiency, a third party field verification and certification program was voluntarily implemented. The Bungalow 2085 doesn't just meet the Single-Family Homebuilder checklist standards for a 3-Star Built Green home, it exceeds them!
The many green features include:
Site and Water Protection
- Home built in a 3-Star Built Green Community, with preserved open spaces
- Water runoff filtered of noxious chemicals before entering city storm systems
- Temporary erosion control devices utilized and optimally maintained
- Drought tolerant plants used in landscaping
Using Energy Wisely
- Hydronic Heating allows for a tighter building envelope
- Large front porch to help regulate temperature by providing east or west shading
- Energy Star™ rated dishwasher was installed
Health and Indoor Air Quality
- Bamboo hardwood flooring throughout main floor
- Limited use of carpet, and low-pile installed where carpet was used because it is less allergen-attracting
- Carpet was tacked down instead of glued thereby avoiding the use of chemicals which are known to release irritating vapors into the air
- Low-VOC paint throughout the interior
- Formaldehyde-free fiberglass insulation
- Tight building envelope allows the whole-house ventilation system to more effectively maintain humidity levels
Using Materials Wisely and Reducing Waste
- Bamboo, a rapidly renewable and sustainable material was used for the hardwood flooring
- Hardie® Plank 50-year siding
- Pabco™ 30-year roofing
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