Townside Terrace Condominiums: Green Living

Energy Star Compliant All Townside Terrace Condominiums are Energy Star certified by third party inspection and testing to ensure that they meet the EPA’s strict guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star is a government-backed program used to easily identify homes that are truly energy efficient. The mark identifies new homes and more than 50 types of products that are energy efficient and offer the features, quality and performance that today's consumers expect. By 2010 more than 2 million homes are expected to earn the Energy Star rating. The trend is clear. By choosing a home with the Energy Star, you can be confident that its value will increase.

Green Home Builders Homes that earn the Energy Star label must be at least 15 percent more efficient than standard homes. They use less energy for heating, cooling and water heating, saving thousands of dollars over the average 7 or 8 years you may live in your home. Tight construction and proper ventilation protect your home against cold, heat, drafts, moisture, pollution, dust, pollen and pests.

Some Green Features of all Townside Terrace homes:

Sealed and Conditioned Crawl Spaces- A revolution in Building technology, this advanced building technique greatly improves moisture control and brings significant energy savings. The results include a more comfortable, humidity controlled house with greatly increased durability.
Spray Foam Insulation for Energy Savings and Sound Protection- Properly installed insulation with air sealing upgrades in between the floors, ensures even temperatures throughout your home, while using less energy. The result is lower utility costs and a quieter, more comfortable home.
Rinnai Tankless Hot Water Heater- Continuous hot water on demand. These hot water heaters use natural gas to heat water only when needed. The design of the unit allows it to capture up to 84% of the heat energy, making it highly efficient and cost effective. When the demand for water ceases the tankless unit shuts down and uses no energy.
Dual Flush Toilets- Toto Aquia Dual-flush Toilets have two flushing modes: one uses 1.6 gallons per flush and the other uses just 0.9 gallons. This substantially lessens your home's water usage. This toilet has gotten excellent reviews from consumers, plumbers and conservation professionals.
Tight Double Wall Construction for Sound Deadening Dual walls between units allow for increased insulation with a sound deadening air gap. This construction method eliminates common walls. At Townside Terrace you don’t share any walls with your neighbor.
No-VOC Paint, Low-VOC Carpet- No VOC (volatile organic compound) interior paints are durable, low-odor, anti-microbial paints formulated without silica. Green Label carpeting is independently verified to give off very low emissions of VOCs and to help improve indoor air quality.
Double-Paned Low-E Windows- Low-E windows have advanced coatings and construction that helps keep heat in during winter and out during summer. The coating blocks damaging ultra-violet sunlight protecting your carpeting and furnishings from discoloration.
Energy Star HVAC Systems and Appliances- Advanced and efficient HVAC systems properly sized for the home use less energy, resulting in increased comfort, decreased humidity in the summer and reduced utility bills. Townside features 14seer Lennox heat pumps, one of the most efficent units available. With ENERGY STAR appliances you can save $80 a year in energy costs, while saving the environment. ENERGY STAR qualified appliances incorporate advanced technologies that use 10–50% less energy and water than standard models.
Drought Resistant Landscaping with Drip Irrigation- Native plants have evolved and adapted to local conditions over thousands of years. Once established, they require little or no irrigation or fertilization. They are resistant to most pests and diseases. Thus, native plants suit today's interest in water conservation. Drip irrigation is an irrigation method which minimizes the use of water and fertilizer by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants, either onto the soil surface or directly onto the root zone, greatly reducing the amount of water used by the system.