Green Features
1092 Oak Street, Winnetka, IL 60093
Energy and Atmosphere:
Two high efficiency 93% Carrier furnaces with 16 merv media filters and humidifiers (one furnace in attic)
14 SEER energy efficient condensing units
Three heating zones: each floor has its own zone
Honeywell energy efficient fresh air ventilation system and Honeywell programmable thermostats
Two 50 gallon high efficiency AO Smith Energy Star rated water heaters with full re-circulating hot water system
400 amp electrical service
CFL bulbs/energy star lighting fixtures used throughout
LED under cabinet lighting in Kitchen and Basement bar
Programmable Lighting control system in frequently used areas of the house
R-21 exterior walls
Bio-foam closed cell sprayed insulation with 1/2" structural insulation panel in walls
R-50 fully conditioned attic
Bio-foam combination closed and open cell sprayed insulation in attic
Jeld Wen energy efficient aluminum clad windows with low E glass
Indoor Air Quality:
Air Conditioning system is equipped with dehumidification mode
Honeywell energy efficient fresh air ventilation system
Third party tested system
Superior quality 16 merv media filters installed
Designed shoe removal area (mudroom)
Zero VOC paint and primer throughout
Low VOC caulk Green Series OSI
Radon resistant construction
Sustainable Site:
Protect top soil
Measures were taken to control soil erosion during construction
Provide swales to divert water
Provide drought resistant landscaping
Large trees were preserved and protected during the construction
100 year flood underground water storage system
Water Efficiency:
Water efficient irrigation system
Low flow plumbing fixtures by Kohler
Water heaters are equipped with hot water recirculating pumps to minimize waste
Structural plumbing system
Material and Resources:
Regionally manufactured products
Green Roof solution Energy Star "cool roof" lifetime warranty concrete tile roof system By Vande Hey Raleigh
Quartz surface with 20-40% recycled content countertops by Ceasarstone
CalStar Products Holland Fly Ash Pavers with 40% recycled content and 85% lower CO2 footprint versus concrete pavers
FSC certified Cherry front door
99.2% recycled drywall system
Locally (regional) produced products
Recycled 95% of construction waste
Total framing material with less that 5% waste
Low flow plumbing fixtures by Kohler
Cabinets throughout the house come with "ESP seal"
(Environmental Stewardship Program)
General:
House is located within walking distance to schools, shopping, downtown, and Metra
Maximize south facing windows
Site is located above the 100 year flood plain
Builder will provide complete walk through and home owner education
High efficient use of space
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