Colorado Springs Cohousing: Built Green Standards

Built Green Standards

Casa Verde Commons Meets
Colorado E-Star (Energy Star) Program and
Built Green Program Standards

Energy Efficiency

High performance (90%+ efficiency) heating systems

High performance double-pane, low-E windows and high quality skylights

Outside walls are 6” thick with recycled cellulose wet-blown insulation (R-22) for superior insulation capabilities with a comprehensive air infiltration sealing package. Ceilings have R-38 insulation.

Energy efficient, quiet whole house fans in lieu of air conditioning

Bathrooms fans are quiet and use less energy than standard fans

Some units (1325D, 1326, 1330, 1337, 1338, 1341, 1345, 1352, 1360C, 1360D, 1363, 1368, 1371, 1375, 1380, 1383, 1388, 1392) have rough-in for roof top solar collectors – conduit and copper pipe

Close to public transportation

Resource Conservation

Use of an infill site for project in lieu of developing new land

Recycled content flooring and exterior decking

Recycled carpeting material

Advanced framing techniques use less wood, with engineered lumber and finger-jointed wood trim which reuses waste wood

Construction waste was recycled

Community has a comprehensive recycling and composting program

Environmental Quality

Hydronic radiant heating system for common house provides great indoor air quality

Electrostatic filtration and humidification options for heating systems

Use of low- or no-VOC paints and adhesives wherever possible

Cementitious fiber exterior siding (rather than Masonite)

Locks and door hardware by Schlage (a green manufacturer)

Interior walls are 5/8” drywall

Superior acoustics – flooring systems of adjoining units separated so vibrations don’t pass to next unit; double drywall on walls next to adjacent unit

Wheatboard shelving for excellent quality and low VOC

Built Green Standards

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