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CamWest Development: Shamrock Heights
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Built Green Ratings:
3 Star: Communities Checklist
4 Star: Homebuilder Checklist
Location: Shamrock Heights
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Shamrock Heights is 3-Star Built Green community developed by CamWest Development Inc. Located in Renton, the environmental features of the project started with progressive, low impact development and wastewater mitigation strategies such as rain channels, perforated curbs along the streets and a restored wetland. CamWest carried the green land-planning ethic through to the construction of the homes as well, which will all be certified as 4-Star Built Green.
The homes also meet the qualifications of the Energy Star Homes Northwest program, and feature high efficiency dishwashers, hot water heaters and furnaces. No polyvinylchloride (PVC) was used in the plumbing of the homes, and low toxic paints, mortars and grouts were used in the interiors. Outdoor living areas such as front porches and patios, as well as a beautiful community park, foster a neighborhood feel not commonly found in modern developments. CamWest has also produced a great brochure explaining the green features of the development and homes.
See the categories below for a listing of other green features included in the home:
Site and Water Protection
- 9.5 Acres of greenbelts, rain gardens and a community park.
- Wetlands and pond protection and enhancement.
- Rain gardens and channels for natural stormwater management.
- Natural topography of site retained.
- Low watering/low maintenance and drought-tolerant landscaping.
- Preservation of native plants.
- Green mulch to retain soil moisture.
- Use of erosion and sediment controls.
Use Energy Wisely
- Certified Energy Star® homes.
- High efficiency energy saving Energy Star® dishwashers, hot water heaters, and 92 percentefficiency furnaces.
- Compact fluorescent lighting to reduce electrical use.
- Programmable thermostats.
- Direct vent gas fireplaces.
- Windows oriented to capture passive solar heat and daylighting.
- Installed shading devices in sunroom skylight with aluminum back shade to reflect heat gain.
Health and Indoor Air Quality
- Used low-VOC paints on all interior surfaces.
- No PVC piping used in plumbing.
- Whole house fan to effectively circulate air.
- Carpet installed with tacking (no glue).
- Hardwood floors to reduce allergens.
- Garage fan vented to outdoors.
- Low VOC grouts and mortars.
- Formaldehyde-free fiberglass insulation.
Using Materials Wisely and Reducing Waste
- Recycling and salvaging of materials during construction.
- Use of rapidly renewable resources.
- Use of surplus building materials including dimensional lumber.
- Use of local and regional products to reduce oil consumption in shipping and promote local economies.
- Unused building materials sent to another jobsite for re-use.
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