Old Town Commons in Old Town Alexandria featuring LEED standards by the U.S Green Building Council is a townhomes community equipped with ENERGY STAR® labeling for energy efficiency, developed by EYA.
Old Town Commons is a brand new development in Old Town Alexandria VA
Such LEED certified buildings are to:
Reduce operating costs and therefore increase asset value
Help conserve water and energy
Reduce waste sent to landfill
Create healthier and safer living environment for residents
Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and such incentives in cities
Highlight an owner’s commitment to environment stewardship and social responsibility
Along with the LEED certification of Old Town Commons, quality construction and safety is also featured with its engineered wall, floor, roof and insulated party wall systems. Old Town Commons also carries CPVC plumbing, brick veneers, fire sprinkler system, programmable thermostat and carbon monoxide detector for every level. Pre-construction meeting, pre-drywall orientation and pre-settlement orientation including 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty™ is provided for occupants.
Being true to its environment friendly feature, Old Town Commons is conveniently equipped with ENERGY STAR®:
This is the second floor of a Old Town Commons townhome
Double pane windows and exterior doors
Low F\flow flush toilets
3rd party inspected house wrap and energy seal package
Electric water heater and optional solar hot water rough-in
Insulation in roof and exterior walls
CFL light fixtures
Optional rough-in for solar electric panels or solar hot water system
With more home buyers interested in eco-friendly features, property stagers are placing more emphasis on the overall performance of green dwellings.
To give their listings a competitive edge, they can perform an energy audit and indicate the changes and upgrades made as a result to boost energy efficiency.
They also should provide a checklist detailing the benefits of the home's green features, ensure cleaning products in cabinets are eco-friendly and food in pantries is organic, and include an aesthetically pleasing recycling center that goes beyond the traditional blue bins.
Additionally, chemical odors should be eliminated from the home, living plants should be added a to help enhance indoor air quality, sustainable upgrades should be encouraged, and eco-friendly landscaping like vegetable gardens and native grasses should be chosen over lawns that require a lot of maintenance.
Source: RISMedia (06/16/10)
