Lennar is proud to introduce the PowerSmart Home. A new green home designed to save you money while at the same time saving the environment.
With some of the finest green features available in the market today, PowerSmart Homes by Lennar truly offer the next generation of living.
SAVINGS
Lennar’s PowerSmart homes provide buyers a lifetime of value by increasing energy efficiency at no additional cost. All PowerSmart features are already included.
Energy Efficiency
- Tight Construction: Special framing techniques such as a continuous air barrier and sealing of penetrations help reduce internal leaks and drafts.
- Low-E Windows: Low “emissivity” windows have protective coatings to help keep heat in during winter and out during summer.
- Air Leakage and Infiltration Barrier: Prevent air leakage and infiltration with exterior envelope caulking package.
- High Efficiency ENERGY STAR Appliances.
- Right-sized HVAC: “Right-sized” heating and cooling systems and sealed air ducts help equipment work efficiently. “Right-sized” refers to the process of determining which HVAC system should be used in a particular structure.
Water Efficiency
- Low-Flow Faucets: Kitchen sink and lavatory faucets that conserve water help reduce overall internal household water consumption.
- Low-Flow Showerheads: Showerheads using the latest technologies can help save water without compromising performance.
- High-Efficiency Dishwashers: ENERGY STAR qualified dishwashers use less water and add to overall household water savings.
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Indoor Environmental Quality
- Every home to include carbon monoxide detectors.
- Low VOC Paint (roll over paint on the wall): Health. Reduced toxins benefit everyone, including those with allergies and chemical sensitivities. Environment. Reduces landfill, groundwater and ozone depleting contaminants. Effective. Low VOC products perform well in terms of coverage and covering flaws on previous coats.
- Fresh Air Ventilation: Fresh air ventilation systems deliver filtered fresh air at a minimum rate of 7.5 cubic feet per minute per person plus .01 cubic feet per minute per square foot of conditioned air, to help reduce dust, odors and indoor contaminants.
- Air Pressure Balancing: Balanced air pressure throughout the home results in more even temperatures and reduces the potential for condensation build-up.
Durability & Sustainability
- Each home is engineered with energy efficient systems to last longer and save money.
- Exterior house wrap to promote higher durability, sustainability and efficiency.
- Systems Thinking: Creating a house environment that exists in harmony with the environment while meeting homeowner expectations of health, safety, comfort, durability, and energy efficiency.
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