Health and Energy

LED lighting can last up to 25,000 hours compared to 1,000 hours with their incandescent counterparts, plus they are 100% recyclable and Energy-Star certified. You can also hook up LED lights to third party apps, so you have complete control over your lighting use at your fingertips. You will save on your electricity bill and on bulbs, since most brands state they'll last 10 years. They also offer an added safety feature since they produce no heat. 

Induction ranges are becoming increasingly popular, but the technology and benefits are still new to many buyers.  A recent Forbes article stated that one of the biggest benefits of induction ranges is the safety element, especially when it comes to cooking with little ones nearby. You can cook without a hot surface and save energy and money knowing that ~90% of the generated heat goes straight to your cookware without residual heat.  You'll also enjoy faster cook times - you can boil water in about half the time it takes a gas cooktop. As an added benefit, there's less emissions and pollutants in your home when you cook with induction over gas, which means healthier air quality for you and your loved ones. Read more about the benefits of induction over their electric and gas countertops, below!

We install low-flow shower heads that reduce your water usage by 20%, without compromising functionality. HGTV stated that the average household in the United States can save about 2,900 gallons of water every single year by installing only 1 low-flow showerhead. Showers make up around 30% of typical water usage, so you'll save significantly on your water bill with each low-flow showerhead installed. 

All of our new homes utilize low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) rated paints and carpet, offering a more sustainable and healthier home.  Low VOC ratings mean less off-gassing and toxicity placed in the air in your home. All of our carpets are equipped with a green label from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI). To learn more about the CRI green labels and criteria, please click here.

We place mini-splits in every living space in our Urban Series homes, so you have complete temperature control at the push of a button! Since every room has its own unit, you have full control over the temperature of each zone, ensuring you're not heating or cooling unoccupied spaces.  Not only will you save on energy costs, but you can feel good knowing your energy consumption is reduced as well.

Modern heat pumps can reduce your energy use for heating by ~50%, compared to baseboard heaters and other furnaces? This feature is found in both our signature homes, as well as our newly created Urban Series Homes. Our hybrid electric heat pump water heaters come with increased energy efficiency, to ensure you have enough hot water when you need it, but at the most efficient cost. They conserve energy and still meet energy star qualifications. You can learn more here.

According to a recent Forbes article, a dual flush toilet can save a family of 4 up to 13,000 gallons of water a year, and can save the homeowner $99 per year. While that may not sound like much over 365 days, if you consider the lifetime of the toilet, your family could save over $2,200 per a Princeton Student Climate Initiative article. These efficient toilets allow you to reduce your water consumption without having to think about it, so we've placed them in select locations throughout your new home.

There's a lot of debate over front-load washers and dryers vs their top-load counterparts, but front-load appear to be the clear choice when it comes to energy and cost savings, plus increased reliability since they don't use a central agitator. They can use up to a half the amount of water compared to their counterparts, and as an added bonus, they create significantly less noise!

Our contemporary homes are known for signature use of skylights, elevated ceilings, and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows. Not only do these windows offer fantastic curb appeal and enhance the look and feel of your living space, but they create an abundance of natural light which in turn can lower your utility usage in climates like ours. With more natural light present in your new home, you can cut down on the use of your lighting fixtures throughout the day.

All of our homes with a garage are ready to park and charge your electric vehicle! We provide a 50-amp 240-volt circuit for your electric car charger. Learn more about the significant emissions benefits over conventional vehicles here. 

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, a move-down buyer, or someone simply looking to reduce your environmental footprint, our new Urban Series are our most efficient homes yet. We understand not everyone needs or wants to maintain a 2,500+ SF home, so our Urban Series homes range from 1,500 - 1,800 SF, offering the perfect balance of design, function, and carbon-conscious living. With less square footage to maintain, your maintenance costs are reduced, which means less cleaning products and chemicals, reduced outdoor upkeep and water usage, and less energy is needed to heat and cool your home. As an added bonus, you'll save on energy costs!