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The buildings also promote health by protecting indoor air quality though the use of formaldehyde-free MDF cabinets, all recycled content carpeting, and non VOC paints. This development is Build-it-Green certified.
To realize an economically affordable solution for this HUD financed housing development, a typical unit floor plan in the majority of buildings along with a standardization of kitchen, bathroom and roof truss layouts were used.
This property is the first Build-It-Green certified multi-family project in Sonoma County. It passed with 103 points; double the 50 points (in various categories) that are required for certification. As a result, PEP Housing was a finalist for the 2009 National Association of Home Builders National Green Building Award for this project!
Some of the green features include: a photovoltaic system, hydronic heating, water efficient landscaping with satellite irrigation control, light gauge recycled content steel framing, and recycling a minimum of 75% of construction waste.
Casa Grande Senior Housing has won the 2009 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award. This annual award, bestowed by Governor Schwarzenegger is "California’s most prestigious environmental honor, given only to Californians who exemplify exceptional leadership for protecting and enhancing the environment while at the same time promoting economic growth."