Building Green in Chatham County - 5th Annual Green Home Tour
Come visit Stanton Homes during the 5th Annual Green Home Tour!
The Penelope, a custom design by Stanton Homes, will be one of the new green homes featured in the 2010 Triangle Green Home Tour.
Green Home Tour - Two Weekends in May
May 15/16 and May 22/23
Homes are open Noon to 6 pm
This exclusive Stanton Homes custom designed home offers over 3000 square feet, with nearly 900 sq ft of garage/workshop area and a partial daylight basement.
- 20'x21' Great Room
- First Floor Office
- First Floor Playroom
- Mudroom Area with Drop Zone Locker System
- Fabulous Master Suite
Green elements in the Stanton Home home in Horizon's green home entry featured in 2010 Triangle Green Home Tour include:
- Energy Wise guaranteed heating and cooling cost of $71/month (40% of standard heating and cooling costs)
- Silver Level Green Certification and ENERGY STAR certification (now in progress for this home)
- Spray foam insulation for superior energy savings and cleaner indoor air
- Tankless hot water for endless supply of heated water at lower cost
- Superior Walls insulated wall system in basement
- ENERGY STAR Cool Roof designed to reduce peak cooling demand by 10-15% and maintain more constant temperature
- Ductwork and plumbing entirely inside thermal envelope to eliminate exposure to unconditioned air
- EPA WaterSense labeled high efficiency toilets and low flow faucets
- Kitchen and bath cabinetry with ESP (Environmental Stewardship Program) certification
- Passive radon system
- Energy Star Appliances
- Built In Recycling Centers with sorting areas, in garage and kitchen
- Green label carpet certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute for improved indoor air quality
Stanton Homes works hard to protect our natural resources and land for future generations. Our green building practices help protect the land during construction, and enable homeowners to reduce energy and water consumption on a daily basis. Less energy consumed means lower carbon emissions, and more effective management of natural resources.
Click here for a photo tour of The Penelope.
Click here for a full flyer and cost estimate for The Penelope.
Learn more about green building here:
Most Popular Green Features - Top Requests
Bronze, Silver, and Gold Certifications - What's the Difference?
Bayer MaterialScience High Performance Residential Program - Guaranteed Savings
WaterSense Toilets - How Much Water Do They Save, and How do They Work?
Comments(0)