Sustainability Principles
SP1: Site
¤ Reduce site impact/disturbance.
¤ Mandatory on-site construction waste recycling.
¤ Xeriscaping with native vegetation when appropriate.
¤ Storm water management: infiltration and rain gardens.
¤ Encourage accessibility to pedestrian paths & public transportation.
SP2: Design
¤ Energy modeling.
¤ Whole-house systems approach.
¤ Complementary scale and proportion.
¤ Optimize both passive and active solar orientations.
¤ Responsible use of renewable materials, resources, & energy.
SP3: Materials
¤ Energy-efficient thermal envelope.
¤ Non-toxic paints, stains, and finishes.
¤ Local building materials when appropriate.
¤ Promote healthy environmental air quality (EAQ).
¤ Promote the use of reclaimed materials when appropriate.
SP4: Technology
¤ Tuned window glazing.
¤ Energy-efficient appliances.
¤ Programmable thermostats.
¤ Whole-house systems monitoring.
¤ Programmable landscape irrigation systems.
¤ PV, Solar Thermal, Geothermal, Wind Turbines, and more.
¤ Third-party verification: Energy Star (HERS), Built Green, LEED.
¤ Energy-efficient, multi-zone HVAC systems:
Radiant, HRV, Whole-house fans.
