The Dwell Development LLC has achieved the highest level within the Built Green Program- the 5-Star certification for its four modern, single-family eco-homes at the southeast Seattle neighborhood of Beacon Hill. Each measuring about 1,600+ square-feet, the four houses occupy the 1756, 1758, 1760, and 1762 of the 18th Avenue South. So, there must be a reason why these homes deserved the laurels! Here’s why…

The homes feature an array of eco-elements which include green roof planters; efficient envelope construction with EcoBatt insulation and on-demand hot water heater; natural, updraft cooling rather than AC; high-efficiency hydronic heating system; Energy Star appliances and heating equipment; urea formaldehyde-free insulation, cabinets, and trim, low-VOC/low-toxic paints for all interior surfaces. Not just these, a couple of these are garage less constructions that have 800 watt solar arrays on the roofs. The homes are also capable of 100 gallon water storage each. In addition, 90-95% of the construction waste had been diverted by Dwell Development during the building of the program.

All the four homes have been tested to be 32 percent more efficient than the system. In my opinion, a modern construction cannot be much greener and the constructions ought to have the certification they got.

Via JetsOnGreen