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Dedicated To Green Living – Resources

Posted in Green LivingOur Community
December 14th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

altaire_blog_greenWith all eyes on the world’s leaders at the Copenhagen conference, the concept of our impact on the environment and how we utilize our natural resources is once again a hot topic of discussion and conversation.

Altaire believes we all should contribute and do our part to be environmentally responsible.  That is one of the reasons that our community was built to the Build It Green standards of green construction.  Build It Green has a number of qualifying criteria that a home must match or exceed in order to become Green-Point Rated.

At Altaire, we address natural resources and environmental impact in a variety of ways, some of which are listed below:

• Puron© chlorine free non HCFC refrigerants in air conditioning condensers
• Recycling infrastructure in home and community
• Engineered floor joists
• 30-year shingle roofing reduces replacement and waste
• Diverted and reused 65% of construction debris

Altaire offers a life well balanced.  Come check out the homes at Altaire – it is what living green in Palo Alto is all about!

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Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373

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Dedicated To Green Living – Indoor Air Quality

Posted in Green LivingOur Community
November 25th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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On average, Americans spend 90% of their time indoors.  We know about the importance of breathing clean air outdoors, but it is equally important to come home to a healthy interior environment as well.

That is one of the reasons that Indoor Air Quality, or IAQ, is an important factor in the rating system developed by Build It Green.  Chemicals emitted from building materials can be a potential source of health problems if they are not properly addressed. Chemical off-gassing and VOC (volatile organic compounds) can be hazardous and create an unhealthy living environment for you and your family.

By using building materials which address these potential problems, Altaire has taken positive steps to improve the Indoor Air Quality of your new home.

  • CRI Green Label Plus carpeting
  • Formaldehyde-free insulation
  • Low VOC construction adhesives
  • European cabinets with low formaldehyde emitting and recycled content insulation
  • Energy Star qualified fans in bath
Altaire is committed to sustainable living.  Why?  Because we care.

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Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
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And the Winner is….Altaire!

Posted in Green Living
October 27th, 2009 by admin

Did you know that Altaire has been the BUILD IT GREEN HOME TOUR choice for the past two years?

We’ve also won numerous awards including:

Gold Nugget Merit Award for Sustainable Residential Neighborhood

BUILD IT GREEN AWARD – Green Point Showcase – Recognition for Fostering Communities

MAME award – Green Community of the year

GREEN POINT RATED

Each home at Altaire received a GREEN POINT RATED certificate with high scores.  Green Point Rated is a certification the nonprofit BUILD IT GREEN awards to sustainable homes and communities.  Points are awarded for Community Design, Energy Efficiency, Water Efficiency, Indoor Air Quality and Conservation of Resources.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

We focused on energy efficiency.   Did you know that homes generate 15% of the greenhouse gas generated nationwide, and because homes have such a long life span and energy costs are anticipated to increase, the benefits of the Altaire homes will last for many many years.

All of the homes meet the US Department of Energy Energy Star requirements. The Department of Energy calculates that an EnergyStar qualified Home can reduce utility bills $200 to $400 per year and keep 4,500 lbs of greenhouse gases out of our air each year.

We did this by designing all homes to be greater than 15%, some even greater than 22% above Title 24, the rigid California Energy code that builder use to build by.  We did this by installing insulation via a High Quality Insulation Installation protocol and an Air Barrier to make sure the heated/cooled air stays in the home.  We hired a third party to inspect the insulation and test the heating and air conditioning ducts to make sure they exceed the performance required.

WATER CONSERVATION

The next item we focused on was water conservation.  Santa Clara Water Department calculates this community will save over 1,000,000 gallons of water a year compared to a code built home.  We accomplished this with:

  • Drought Tolerant plants
  • Smart irrigation controllers
  • Dual flush toilets
  • And a Dishwasher that uses 6.5 gallons of water far less than the average

Altaire offers a life well balanced.  Come check out the homes at Altaire – it is what living green in Palo Alto is all about!

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Altaire is an Upscale Community located in beautiful Palo Alto. Now Selling New Contemporary-Style 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes.
Altaire Homes 3901 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303 | 650.966.8881 Exclusively represented by: Pacific Marketing Assoc. #01220373

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