Green Building in Bend Oregon
Posted Jun 5, 2008 @ 4:35 pm, Viewed by 1215 Visitors, Read 1278 Times.Portland is the king of "green building", but we're not far behind them in Bend.
Going green is becoming more and more popular among home buyers in the Northwest. Portland is home to more accredited LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) projects than most (if not all) other cities in the United States. Here in Bend, Green building is a fast growing trend as well.
What is green building?
Green building is described as a building practice that uses healthier building practices that are more resource-efficient. The main features of a green home are:
- Energy Efficiency- Using Energy Star Appliances and Windows, Insulating properly, and using efficient heating and cooling methods
- Environmentally Healthy Products- Using recycled products
- Water Efficiency- Using less water by using appliances that waste less water and instant hot water heaters
- Air Quality- Homes should be built to block Radon and other toxins from entering
- Toxin Reduction- Using products that have less or no toxins
- Reduction in Waste- Recycling construction materials and using natural landscaping
For more information on Green Building practices visit http://epa.gov/greenbuilding/
Green Building in the Bend real estate market
While we have no way to search for "green built" real estate in Central Oregon, I can tell you that green homes in Bend OR are becoming more popular among builders and buyers. I recently listed the McKinley Greens Condominiums, a small, Eco friendly condo project in SW Bend. These condos are built using the latest green building technology and products.
The McKinley Green Condos feature:
- GE Energy Star Appliance
- Radiant Floor Heating on both levels
- Custom Stained Concrete Floors
- Rinnai Tankless Hot Water Heaters
- Whole House Ventilation Systems
- Low VOC Paints and Finishes
- Kiln Dried FSC Lumber
- Spider Blown-in Insulation
- Slab Granite Counter Tops
- Natural Wood Cabinets
- Cultured Marble
- Marmoleum Flooring
- P.E.T. Carpet
- Formaldehyde Free Sub-Flooring
- Energy Star Appliances
These Condos all feature 2 Master Suites, 2.5 Bathrooms, a Loft/Office, and a 2 Car Garage.
$299,000-$369,000
Visit my Central Oregon real estate website for more information on these Green Bend Homes.
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