What makes it Green:
Energy savings are built right into this newest offering from Silverwood Inc. Located in Bingham Ridge Solar Community, completion is scheduled for Spring 2011.
The open floor plan provides gracious living spaces on one level. (view the floor plan at our website) The full basement allows room for expansion.
ENERGY STAR certification is in process - third party verification ensures attention to detail during construction. The passive solar design features south facing windows for winter heat gain and deep overhangs for summer shading.
Solar hot water cuts energy use and the grid-tied photovoltaic system offsets electricity use of the home. Generous room sizes create an easy flow that makes this home perfect for entertaining. Cook's kitchen with large island, 36" professional gas range and walk-in pantry. The screened porch and deck are a great place to relax overlooking the private wooded back yard.
Green features include passive solar design, solar hot water system, grid-tied 2.4 kWh photovoltaic array, spray foam insulation package, full basement with insulated walls, sealed attic, engineered high SEER HVAC system, formaldehyde-free cabinetry, water saving faucets and toilets, all fluorescent and compact fluorescent lamping, low maintenance exterior with aluminum clad casement windows and fiber cement board siding. Over $13,000 in renewable energy tax credits available to the first owner!
Bingham Ridge is a large lot neighborhood of 39 sites on 126 acres. Meandering through the woods, at the rear of the lots, is a one mile long walking trail. Shopping, schools and restaurants are a 5 minute drive. A Park and Ride lot to the University of North Carolina campus is a short 7 minute drive.
Enjoy small town ambience and big city amenities in the Triangle area of North Carolina consisting of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. It is home to Research Triangle Park, a preeminent research and development park along with three world class universities: North Carolina State, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Duke.
Garage-Carport: Garage Attached, 2 Car
Floors: 1
Type of Construction: Concrete, Wood Frame
Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air-Electric, Forced Air-Heat Pump, Propane, Solar-Passive
Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Conventional Forced Air-A/C, High Efficiency Heat Pump, Passive Cooling
Energy Source: Municipal Energy, Photovoltaic (PV - Solar Power)
Water Source: Well
Water Heating: Electric, Solar Hot Water
Windows: Argon, Dual Glazed, Low E, Metal Clad, Wood
Insulation: Urethane Foam
Green Building Certifications: Energy Star
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