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Benefits of Built Green® at Point Ruston

All multi-family housing at Point Ruston will be certified Built Green® by the Pierce County Master Builders Association, while every custom home on Stack Hill will be dual Built Green and ENERY STAR® certified. 

A Built Green home provides you with a healthy, more efficient home while conserving resources helping to protect our precious northwest environment. Here are some of the key benefits of Built Green at Point Ruston:

Healthy living environment with improved indoor air quality and natural light

  • Floor to ceiling storefront windows maximize natural light
  • Low E argon windows allow natural light and improve energy efficiency year round
  • Low pile, low allergen attracting carpet; recycled content carpet pad, installed by glue-free hand tacked method 

 

Energy efficiencies reduce utility and home maintenance costs
  • ENERGY STAR® qualified programmable thermostat
  • ENERGY STAR®  qualified appliance & mechanical packages
  • ENERGY STAR®  qualified ceiling fan
  • Comprehensive approach to high-quality lighting design
  • Building and landscaping plans naturally reduce heating/cooling loads
  • Insulation exceeds Washington state energy codes

Conservation of natural resources and materials efficiency

  • Building materials with long life cycles
  • All metal stud buildings
  • No endangered wood species 
  • Locally produced stone or brick for building exteriors

 

Did you know?
  • The Built Green® trademark gives added value to your home?
  • Homebuyers at Point Ruston may possibly receive lower interest rates due to Built Green® certification?