Built Green
Pondview is a proud member of the Built Green™ and the Canadian Home Builders Association. Built Green™ is owned and managed by the Built Green™ Society of Canada. Built Green™ promotes construction of buildings that are healthier for the occupants and healthier for the environment. Sustainable or "green" building practices can reduce the tremendous impact that building has on both people and nature. Read about the Green Practices of Pondview.
Better energy efficiency means long term savings for the homeowner. Healthier indoor air means comfort, better health and peace of mind for the family. Durable reduced maintenance building materials mean a longer life for the home. Preserving natural resources means leaving more for future generations to enjoy.
Sustainable building practices go beyond energy and water conservation, resource efficient building materials and superior indoor environmental quality. Some of the key benefits are:
- Lower fuel/energy and water costs
- Efficient use of building materials
- Enhanced health and productivity
- Long-term economic returns
- Reduced environmental impact
Built Green™ homes have less of an environmental impact than traditionally built homes because, by design, they conserve water, energy and other natural resources, they are energy efficient, and use recycled or renewable products and materials. Green building materials and products are often made from recycled content thus reducing the need and energy to extract new materials. They are resource efficient and produce less waste than typical products and have a longer life-cycle requiring less maintenance. Materials are also less toxic and renewable or replaceable within a period of time.
Built Green™ home certification is an excellent way to distinguish your home. Your new home will be tested and receive an Energuide Rating. An EnerGuide rating is a standard measure of your home's energy performance. It shows you (and future buyers) exactly how energy efficient your home is. It also shows you how Pondview has met its commitment to making your home significantly more energy efficient.
Features of a Pondview Built Green™ home:
- Operational Features
- Electric fireplace with electronic ignition*
- Energy Star, Low E, Argon filled vinyl windows
- Appliances
- Self cleaning built-in electric range
- Energy Star Rated Refrigerator
- Energy Star Rated Dishwasher
- Energy Star Rated Washer and Dryer
- Electrical
- Wall mounted switch
- Interior motion sensor light switch in laundry room
- Minimum of Six (6) interior light fixtures are installed with fluorescent compact light bulbs.
- Building Features
- Interior and exterior wall stud spacing on 24” on centre spacing
- Reduced headers for non bearing interior and exterior walls
- Finger jointed plate materials
- Recycled or recovered content gypsum board
- Recycled content exterior wall sheathing
- Rain screen system for exterior cladding *
- Insulation with recycled content
- Attached garages with fully insulated R8 garage door *
- Attached garages are fully insulated *
- Recycled content carpet underlayment
- Natural cementious stone, or fiber cement siding on exterior cladding *
- Deck surfaces made from low maintenance materials *
- 30 year recycled content roofing system
- Laminate flooring (minimum 300 sq ft)
- MDF or finger joint casing and baseboard
- Indoor Air Quality
- Hardwired carbon monoxide detector outside main sleeping areas
- Central vacuum system vented to exterior *
- Insulation in the home is certified with low or zero formaldehyde
- Interior wire shelving is factory coated with low VOC/ no off gassing coatings
- All wood or laminate flooring is factory finished
- Water based lacquer and paints used on all site built and installed millwork, including doors, casings and baseboards
- Interior paints have low VOC content
- All ceramic tile is applied with low VOC adhesives and plasticizer free grout
- Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) IAQ label on all carpet used in the home
- Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) IAQ label on all underlay used in the home
- Ventilation
- Ventilation fans (bath or in-line type) meet or exceed the Energy Star requirements
- Programmable time or humidistat controlled ventilation fan meeting the Energy Star requirements for efficiency and sound level.
- All bath fans throughout the home have a noise level or 1 sone or less
- Waste Management
- Comprehensive recycling program for building site
- Recycling centre for construction debris
- Suppliers and trades recycle their own waste, including leftover material and packaging
- Trees and natural features are protected during construction *
- Concrete use in the home has a minimum supplementary cementing material of 25% within the scope of proper engineering practices
- Reusable bracing for framing
- Reusable form work for foundations
- Composter provided for new homeowner
- Water Conservation
- CSA approved single flush toilets
- Insulated hot water lines (3 feet minimum) with flexible pipe insulation
- Low flow faucets for kitchen, lavatories, showers and tub/showers *
- Front loading clothes washers
- Water saving dishwasher
- Drought tolerant plants installed in landscaping *
- Best Practices
- Built Green homeowner manual, complete with Built Green checklist, and educational walkthrough upon possession
- Trades and suppliers have successfully taken and maintained Built Green Builder Training **
- A minimum of 100% of Pondview homes will be constructed and labeled to the Built Green standards at Artisan Park.
Read about the Green Practices of Pondview.
- * Features may not be included due to design of some homes.
- ** All suppliers and trades working for Pondview are encouraged to take training in Built Green.
- Errors & Omissions Accepted.