Residential

Building a Green Community

Combine environmental commitment with a sun-washed location, skilled tradespeople, and plenty of demand from buyers with deep pockets, and you have the makings of an exemplary green community.

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GREEN PERKS The ecological perks of Alys Beach extend from planning to final finish. Here’s an abbreviated list of the community’s green features. The development and all homes will be certified under guidelines set by the Florida Green Building Coalition.

COOLING SYSTEMS

  • Most home sites have an east-west orientation to catch prevailing winds for natural cooling.
  • White masonry walls and roofing were used to reflect heat, reducing cooling load.
  • The super-efficient geothermal cooling system reduces noise pollution and preheats domestic hot water.CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIALS
  • Construction waste was reduced by 75 percent through careful use and on-site recycling.
  • Green materials were used wherever possible, including sustainably harvested and reclaimed wood, natural cork flooring, and soy-based spray-in foam (Biobase 501),
  • Low-VOC paints and solvents were used in many areas.NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN
  • The development was designed in a traditional neighborhood layout to emphasize walking and bicycling instead of auto travel.
  • Outdoor lighting was used minimally to “preserve a view of the night sky” and to avoid light on the beach that disturbs native wildlife.LANDSCAPING
  • Native and drought-tolerant ornamental plants were installed wherever possible.
  • Existing trees and shrubs were preserved—many were moved off site, to be returned later.
  • Wetlands and a rural preserve area with walking trails were maintained.
  • Groves of citrus, figs, blueberries, and other edibles are being planted so residents and visitors can pick and enjoy fresh fruit.

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