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Dedicated To Green Living – Indoor Air Quality

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.

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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Design a Nursery or Child’s Bedroom with Muralette Wall Decals

Posted in Green LivingOur Community

November 23rd, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

flowers_valintinatouch Simple, yet effective! Wouldn’t our busy lives all be better if more companies embraced this philosophy? How many times have we tried our hand at something only to find it too hard to get an effective and pleasing result. Those days of struggling are over when it comes to decorating your child’s room. Introducing Muralette : the latest in wall decals for kids.

Installation and pleasing creative results are a snap. Artists Anna Conklin and Genevieve Smith make decorating your little one’s room fast and effective. According to their site, Muralette Wall Decals are “No fuss, no muss… Just peel and stick! There is no “right” way to design your Muralette – it’s fool-proof and fun, so just relax and play!”

The company offers four sets of striking wall decals: Fishies, Garden of Posies, Branch and Birds and Polka. The artists also take the environment and your child’s health seriously by using all water-based paints and varnishes that lack toxic fumes, and use low VOC paints whenever possible.

Now through November 26, Muralette is having their biggest sale ever, 25% off your entire Muralette order! Just enter the secret discount code “gobble” at check out. Pass it on to your family and friends.
Don’t let your loved ones miss out on this amazing opportunity.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Anna & Genevieve

For all the details, please visit their website or become a Muralette Fan on Facebook

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Altaire Living Green Video

Posted in Green LivingOur Community

November 19th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

Kim, our Sales Manager, gives us a video tour of Altaire’s unique feature.

Some of these amenities include:

Stainless Steel Bosch appliances
Quartz-based solid surface countertops
Euro cabinetry
High-speed data & fiber-optic wiring
High-efficiency heating & cooling
Energy-efficient oversized windows
Secured community parking
Dedicated additional storage space

….and so much more. Our unique setting on 12 acres with access to Yoga/Pilates, Daycare, Swimming Pools and a Theatre, just steps from your front door allows homeowners to feel like they are part of a larger/greater community.

So sit back and enjoy this video of our stunning Emory model home with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths – approximately 1,958 sf.

Thanks Kim!

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Altaire is on Flickr

Posted in Our Community

November 5th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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Altaire is on Flickr! Check out this photostream of our gorgeous model townhomes. There is something for everyone at Altaire in Palo Alto. Five well-planned and livable floor plan styles are currently available to choose from.

Altaire brings you the best of everything: Green Point Rated upscale townhomes with the perfect balance of contemporary design, ideal location and unique community setting. Our new townhomes reflect the upscale quality that you desire with keen attention paid to design features, meeting the needs of active, practical lifestyles.

We are open 10-6, daily and would love to give you a tour in person! In the meantime, take a quick tour by clicking on our photostream link above.

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Dine Nearby – A Map of Local Favorites

Posted in Palo Alto

November 2nd, 2009 by admin

Looking for dining options near Altaire? We’re just 3 miles from California Avenue, where you can pick from many nearby dining options or enjoy our local Sunday Farmer’s market. Or you can stroll down University Avenue and enjoy weekend brunch at Shokolaat, a popular favorite!

Have a look around our map, courtesy of UMapper. The map is scrollable and has a full screen option in the top right corner. Any number (the blue circle #5 below) can be clicked to display additional nearby dining locations that are close in proximity. You can also link to, email or even tweet the map to all your friends.

The majority of dining options listed here are restaurants that we have featured as favorites on our Altaire Facebook page. Our Facebook page features many local neighborhood retail, restaurant and entertainment venues acting as a community resource for our homeowners all in one spot!

Explore a sampling of culinary opportunities that await you when you live at Altaire, conveniently located minutes from downtown Palo Alto.

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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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Halloween Haunted House at Gamble Gables Mansion

Posted in EventsPalo Alto

October 23rd, 2009 by admin

The leaves are changing and you know what that means……Halloween is just around the corner. If you are looking for something to get you ready for the Halloween season a nice option is to take your little ghouls & goblins to the Halloween Haunt at Gamble Garden Mansion. The Halloween Haunted House is on Sunday, October 25th. Show up in costume from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and meet and greet the ghosts in person. This event is suitable for trick-or-treaters, ages 4-10, accompanied by an adult. Younger visitors may enjoy coming earlier when there is more daylight. Space is limited and reservations are required. You may register for this event by calling 650-329-1356 ext. 201 Monday through Friday between 9 AM to noon. Happy Halloween!!!

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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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Dedicated To Green Living – Energy

Posted in Green LivingOur Community

October 5th, 2009 by Altaire Townhomes

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 Performance^tm 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 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!

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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