"The failure to look at process instead of image has led entire generations of architects to overlook transfer technologies and transfer processes. The new architecture will not be about style, but rather about substance -- about the very methods and processes that underlie making."
"Besides LEED Platinum and GreenPoint Rated, it also follows LivingHomes very clever Z6 standard of "zero energy, zero water, zero indoor emissions, zero waste, zero carbon, and zero ignorance." Features include:
- Energy efficiency. The Townhomes include Energy Star appliances, compact fluorescent lighting, radiant heating and high insulation that will dramatically reduce energy use. They are connected to a solar panel array.
- Water efficiency. Low flow Kohler water fixtures minimize water usage. Rainwater captured on site or on the building roof is routed to an underground aquifer, reducing the load on the city sewer system during heavy rains.
- Resource efficiency. The Townhomes include recycled and sustainably harvested materials, including Forest Stewardship Council certified cedar, TREX decking, IceStone and Caesar Stone countertops made of recycled materials, and a SWISSPEARL rainscreen system.
- Healthy materials. The Townhomes feature no or low Volatile Organic Compound carpets, paints and sealants. Cabinetry is made from formaldehyde free wood.
- Real-time resource feedback. To give homeowners better clarity on their resource use - and to inspire them to make responsible choices -- each home includes advanced sensors that monitor and manage electricity, water, and gas usage, and that display the information over the internet or on a LCD screen in real-time."
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