What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Southern exposure; spray foan thermal seal; Ultra efficient HVAC; Tankless waterheater; Recycled trim and doors; Energy Star certified appliances, windows and doors; Recycled drywall; Low VOC paints and adhesives; Composite decking; FSC and bamboo flooring; Whole house ventilation system with HEPA filter and energy recovery system; Central vacuum; Direct vent combustion release; native plantings; MDF cabinets with no added formaldehyde; Energy Star lighting package and ceiling fans; PEX piping; high efficiency plumbing fixtures.Property Description
Given its name by the project’s lead architect, the "Eco-Cape" demonstrates that high-performance energy efficient homes providing the highest standard of indoor air quality are now within the financial reach of the average New Jersey home buyer.
A key element of the Eco-Cape’s ability to maintain indoor air quality is its fully integrated HEPA filtration system. The unit keeps the house free of dust and allergens (99.7% efficient) while simultaneously removing stale air from the house and drawing in fresh air. Installation of a central vacuuming system and use of low-toxicity finishes and adhesives further controls the potential for air contaminants to be released into the home environment.
The energy saving technologies incorporated into the Eco-Cape design include, a high performance thermal envelope, a high efficiency heating and cooling system, and ENERGY STAR qualified windows, doors, lighting fixtures and appliances. The tankless hot water heater also contributes towards energy conservation by generating hot water instantaneously, thereby eliminating the need to constantly heat and reheat a large storage tank.
Other examples of the Eco-Cape’s environmentally friendly features include its rainwater harvesting and “native plant” landscaping design, its high efficiency water pipes and fixtures, and its sustainable and recycled flooring materials. When completed, the Eco-Cape project achieved 58 LEED points, 8 points higher than required to attain a Gold rating.
Neighborhood Description
The Eco-Cape is located on a wide, shaded suburban street that's within easy walking distance to two mass transportation commuter systems (trains and busses)and within a 20 drive to Newark Liberty International Airport. Also within a short walking distance is the town's shopping center, library, municipal building and grade schools.Market Area
Garwood, New Jersey is a suburban community located approximately 25 miles southwest of New York City. With a balanced mix of residential areas, retail stores and manufacturing businesses in its .75 square miles, the tiny borough of Garwood has approximately 4225 residents.Location of Home or Land
Suburban
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | yes |
| Air Pollution in Area | yes |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Forced Air - Gas |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
| Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
| Whole House Vacuum | yes |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Tile |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
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