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Mountain Park Green Showhome Exterior Specifications | Interior Elements
General The interior design style itself is refined and, to an extent, modern in an effort to maintain a strong sense of style along with a sense of balance with the environment. The use of a natural color palette, natural materials, and natural or rustic finishes in lighting, cabinet and door hardware merge green design seamlessly into the upper echelon of mountain living. Among key considerations: selection of kitchen appliances, plumbing, and lighting fixtures rated for top-energy efficiency;evaluation of life-cycle costs of new products and calculation for their best long-term use; availability of natural light and the appropriate specification of windows to maximize diversion of mountain breezes into the home; selection of materials considered safe and non-toxic; selection of products manufactured by companies committed to sustainable principles; selection of high-quality, classic furnishings, fixtures, finishes, and materials that maintain a comfortable, stylish home. Appliances The appliances are a marriage of energy-efficiency and best-of-breed brands, offering high quality performance while remaining resource-conscious. They include an Energy Star Dishwasher from Miele and Energy Star Washer from Bosch. Plumbing was selected to include environmentally correct components such as dual-flush toilets. Interior Materials The specification of sustainable materials within thoughtful, collaborative design practices transforms rooms into sheltering and nurturing spaces that maintain style and respect the environment. Natural, long-lasting, extremely durable materials are used throughout the home. The master bath contains 100% recycled glass tile. Each tile takes less than one-half the energy to produce than that required to produce ceramic tile. The master bath also utilizes granite countertops, a material that won’t off-gas, is heat-resistant and sanitary, and may never need replacing. Sonoma Tile Makers glass tile is lead-free and non-toxic and employs post-industrial recycled content. The company also practices proper disposal of waste that cannot be recycled or reused. Natural Fiber Composite countertop (Richlite) in the laundry is stain-resistant, scratch-resistant, heat-resistant, and sanitary. It is made of paper that comes from pulp derived from trees harvested from certified managed forests in North America. The predominate raw material is derived from renewable or recycled resources; during the saturation and drying process, over 99% of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are incinerated. American Olean Tile contains at least 31% post-industrial recycled content material in their tiles – meaning at least 31% of the waste produced during the manufacturing process of virgin material is routed from one step to the next. Crossville Tile employs 40% of actual recycled material content in the ECOCYCLE tile being used in the home. The superior lighting selection offers a mix of modern lines and rustic finishes that infuse the home with interest and offer subtle focal points throughout. Most light fixtures will accommodate CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs) that last eight to 10 times longer than incandescent and save up to 50to 80 % in energy costs. The use of regional stone (SC, NC, TN, GA, KY) for exterior and interior elements, including the façade, fireplaces, and entertainment walls, enhances the outdoor living feel while tying the structure to the environment. All extra white and deep base paint colors utilize a low-VOC, low-odor base paint product. Paints and stains are from Benjamin Moore, Sherwin Williams, Pratt & Lambert, and Minwax. |