Solar Village Thistle, Model A - Boulder, Colorado

This home is part of a pocket neighborhood infill project consisting of 8 "affordable" homes on a 1 acre lot. Because of the Solar Village turn-key home process, the total time to go from ground breaking to finished product for the whole 8 home project took 4 months. These homes are projected to reach a LEEDs certified silver rating level by achieving significant points for superior insulation, passive solar design, efficient heating systems, sustainable finishes, and smart growth prinicples (by not contributing to suburban sprawl). 75% of these homes sold in the first week they went on the market! Call us to schedule a tour of this eco project that sets a new standard for affordable green homes.

Overview:

Location	Square Ft	Bedrooms	Bath	When Built	Awards
Boulder, Colorado	1513	3	2	2010	LEEDs Silver *

Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) for a healthy & efficient home

Built Green

Passive solar orientation & design
Solar PV system
Super-insulated Icynene walls & ceilings with poly-iso foil faced foam sheathing
High efficiency (92%) gas furnace
98% efficient tankless water heater
Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV)
Energy star appliances
Water smart toilets & faucets

Sustainable Materials

Cementious 50 yr siding
Energy star windows and insulated doors
No VOC paints
Low VOC cabinets
30 year roof shingles

Eco Community

Infill project that does not contribute to sprawl
Walk to food, bus stop, schools
On bike path system to reach all of Boulder

* LEEDS certification process is still in progress, this award level is projected.

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