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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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Small Town Feel Pervades Our Community

Posted in Our Community
October 19th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

Did you see the article on Altaire Townhomes in Palo Alto in Sunday’s SF Chronicle Real Estate Section?  The Altaire Community is featured on the front cover.  If you missed it, click here to read the article.

Altaire offers a perfect combination of urban-style and small town feel, set in a unique community location that appeals to homeowners seeking access to great schools and daycare, outdoor activities, parks and recreational opportunities all minutes from your front door.

What sets Altaire Townhomes apart?

  • Location – In the heart of Silicon Valley – Palo Alto!
    (Small town feel, with big city appeal.)
  • Schools - Palo Alto just ranked among the top 4 school districts in the State of CA!
  • Eco-friendly – Green Point Rated, by Build It Green.
  • Quality and Finishes – We do look even better in person.  When you visit, you will see that our builders put thoughtful details and quality finishes throughout the interiors of our homes.  From High-speed data and fiber optic wiring to Stainless steel Bosch appliances and open kitchens made for entertaining guests, Regis Homes paid attention to current homebuyer demands.
  • Community Amenities – Altaire, recently earned an award for “Fostering Community”, easy to see why when you learn everything Altaire offers in its shared campus location, neighboring the new JCC.  An incredible list from Yoga and Pilates Studios to Cafes, 9,000 SF Theatre, Preschool classrooms, not to mention a sports and fitness center with 2 pools!  Take a tour of Altaire in person…it truly is part of a larger community setting.
  • Area Amenities - Feeling Outdoorsy?  With 15 miles of trails just minutes from your front door you can get in a great run bike ride or even a hike.  Just behind our community is the 700-acre Shoreline Park with its saltwater lake, golf course and trails, and the 1,940-acre Baylands Preserve, which is the largest tract of undisturbed marshland remaining in San Francisco Bay.

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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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Dedicated To Green Living – Energy

Posted in Green LivingOur Community
October 5th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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DID YOU KNOW?

Altaire is designed to meet the strict standards of the Department of Energy’s Energy Star program for buildings and is Green Point Rated by Build It Green, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy, energy and resource efficient building practices.

WHAT MAKES ALTAIRE ENERGY EFFICIENT?


Energy Efficient Living

• Many Energy Star qualified light fixtures
• Energy Star appliances
• Andersen High Performancetm Dual Pane, Low E4© windows
• High efficiency (94% +/- AFUE) variable speed condensing furnaces* with energy-efficient electronic  set back thermostat
• Dual zone HVAC system*

* Selected homes

DOES THIS HELP ME REDUCE MY UTILITY BILLS?

The benefits of energy conservation don’t have to be exclusively reserved for the environment, you can benefit too.

“According to the Department of Energy, each Energy Star 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.  And because homes have such long life span and energy costs are anticipated to increase, this environmental benefit lasts for many, many years.”

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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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Altaire is on Tour – GreenPoint Showcase Tour

Posted in EventsGreen LivingOur Community
October 3rd, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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Green Homes  Open House  Sunday 10 am to 5 pm

High Quality. Stunning Designs. Environmentally Friendly.

Join us this Sunday, October 4th for the acclaimed Build it Green’s home tour in Palo Alto. Enjoy a tour of our gorgeous model homes and learn about Altaire’s green building features between 10 am to 5 pm at 3901 Fabian Way Palo Alto, Ca 94303.  Ph. 650.966.8881

Did you know?
Altaire Wins GreenPoint Showcase Tour Award for Fostering Community!

Altaire is designed to meet the strict standards of the Department of Energy’s Energy Star program for buildings and is Green Point Rated by Build It Green, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting healthy, energy and resource efficient building practices.

The GreenPoint Showcase Tour on October 4 gives you the opportunity to see many of the homes in-person that you have enjoyed online. This self-guided tour will allow you to meet some of the Bay Area’s most accomplished green builders and view the many products and practices incorporated in a GreenPoint Rated home. While Altaire offers a free tour to the public, tickets to tour additional homes can be purchased here . General Admission  is $10.

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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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