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Blue Heron Builders is a registered
Green Builder with the City of Austin's Green
Building Program. |
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Features
of this home that provide greater comfort and less environmental impact
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- New (2005) high-efficiency
13 and 14 SEER HVAC systems
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- Blown cellulose insulation
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- Radiant barrier roof decking
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- Continuous roof ridge venting
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- Ceiling fans in all bedrooms
and living room
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- Low E glass in all new windows
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- Non-R22 type refrigerant
used
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- Engineered roof trusses
and LVL's (laminated veneer lumber) used
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- All interior doors have
been reused
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- Interior cabinets are of
local species
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- Durable and mold-inhibiting
hardwood and tile flooring throughout
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- All toilets from City of
Austin Water Wise rebate program
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- All new plants are from
City of Austin Water Wise/Green Grow list
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- Exhaust fans installed and
vented to exterior for cooktop and bathrooms
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- All interior gas appliances
have sealed combustion
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- Lot has more than one dwelling
unit (Guest Cottage)
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- Street, water, electricity
and waste-water have been in place for more than 20 years
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- Pervious, crushed granite
driveway
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- Public transportation, shopping
and park/greenbelt are within 1/2 mile radius
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