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Green Features Summary

The five two story former apartment buildings were completely rehabilitated for energy efficiency.

• Closed cell foam in all exterior walls reduces air infiltration and increases insulation.
• New Milgard fiberglass windows with a U value of .30, achieved the highest possible window energy rebate through Energy Trust of Oregon.
• The Oregon Department of Energy has calculated that the weatherization measures will save 123, 218 kWh of electricity per year.
• Custom designed air exchange system that includes a Whisper Green Panasonic bathroom fan.

Indoor Air Quality

All interior components from paint, to flooring, to doors are extremely low or no VOC products and all composite wood products have no added urea-formaldehyde. Locally owned or produced products were preferred such as Yolo paint, a Portland based company, Lantz cabinets in Eugene.

Designed for Longer Life Span

Components were chosen for longer than usual life span: metal roofs, fiberglass windows, new exterior siding installed over a rain screen system, enamel on cast iron bathtubs and sinks.

Other Green Features

• All lighting has dedicated compact florescent bulbs. Water saving features include 24,000 gallons of rain water collection for irrigation and toilets that are 1.28 gallon per flush.
• The open land is landscaped primarily in edibles to reduce the cost and energy otherwise used in food miles. Other landscaping focuses on natives.
• While most of the above green features are now invisible, they significantly reduce energy costs and building maintenance costs, prolong the life of the buildings, and create a healthier indoor living environment than typical construction practices.