GREEN BUILDING PROJECTS

22944 Fossil Ridge

Special Features

  • Exceeding IECC by 33%
  • 15% FSC-source wood flooring
  • Built-in vacuum system installed
  • Maintaining adherence to the 2003 City of San Antonio Tree Protection Ordinance
  • Mower-free landscape plan
Builder:
Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.
Overall Score
Overall
Score 1.2
  • This project scored especially high on Water and Site aspects.
Scoring Breakdown

Site
Score 1.4
  • Separate rear garage
  • Preserved at least 40% of significant trees of small species and trees of 6" or more in diameter
  • Utilized swales to direct storm-water along streets
  • Trees preserved or planted in the right of way on newly constructed Local B streets
  • Maintained existing topography on the lot
  • Provided easement and utility trenching plan consolidating utility trenching where allowed

Materials
Score 1.0
  • Metal roof
  • Stucco and cement-based plasters on the exterior
  • Cellulose insulation
  • Wool carpeting
  • Ceramic flooring

Energy
Score 1.1
  • Tree shading
  • EnergyStar appliances
  • Efficient furnace
  • Insulated hot water tank and pipes

Water
Score1.4
  • Water efficient washing machine
  • Manifold plumbing system
  • Laundry room drain and air conditioning condensate directed to the landscape
  • Impermeable surfaces equal or less than 6% of non-building footprint area
  • All downspouts from roof gutters are directed away from impermeable surfaces
  • One-third or more of non-footprint area left in native state and not irrigated

Health
Score 1.0
  • HEPA filtration
  • Kitchen fan venting to the exterior
  • Separate rear garage


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