Quality construction is what makes these homes "Green"!. Everything in these intelligently designed homes represents the thoughtful synergy of elements to provide high-performance comfort and safety.

The features available to buyers are listed below:

  • These homes qualify for Energy Star rating*.
  • Geothermal heating and cooling
  • Passive solar design complements geothermal system. Home is oriented for optimal daylighting with south exposure
  • 2nd floor laundry facilities
  • Bosch tankless water heaters designed to minimize fossil fuel usage
  • Richly appointed baths and kitchen with granite countertops and high quality fixtures
  • Homes are designed and built incorporating Feng Shui principles and elements
  • Low VOC paints, sealants, and finishes throughout*
  • 100% wool carpeting is highly durable, flame-resistant, odorless and recyclable*
  • Elegant sustainable wood flooring *
  • Energy Star compliant appliances
  • Grade-level entrances
  • Private front and rear terraces
  • Formaldehyde-free custom cabinetry contributes to healthy indoor air quality*
  • Walking distance to CTA Red Line and to neighborhood shopping, parks, and other amenities
  • #3 King Drive bus stops right outside your door
  • Homes are in the heart of Chatham, one of the city's oldest and most beautiful communities
  • Rain gardens and indigenous plantings. Landscaping design conserves water in private yards
  • 9 foot ceilings throughout give rooms airy spaciousness (without sacrificing a cozy feel)
  • Blown-in cellulose insulation made of recycled newspaper provides superior conservation of resources and reduces temperature fluctuations
  • Pre-wired for today's communications technologies
  • Private 2.5 car brick garage
  • High-reflectivity cool raised-seam roof aids in reducing "heat island" effect
  • Ceiling fans throughout
  • Skylights and clerestory windows let in the sun to provide diffused natural lighting
  • ADA-compliant entrances on first floor
  • Homes qualify for Chicago Green Certification *
  • Homes qualify for "Green mortgages", offered by participating banks, and are eligible for yearly real estate tax deductions *

 * With optional Green Package.

Plans and specifications are subject to revision deemed advisable by builder, architect, or required by law.

For more information please contact Future Green Chatham project.
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