Oakcrest Terrace

Green Accomplishments

• Integrated building design that outperforms California’s energy standard by 34%

• Location conducive to walking, where residents can access 14 basic community services within a 1/2 mile area

• Landscaping designed with a high-efficiency irrigation system, and reduced use of turf grass to conserve water

• High-efficiency plumbing fixtures to conserve drinking water

• Building site designed so that 90% of the lot can absorb rainwater through landscaping, permeable paving, and infiltration features, reducing run-off and recharging the aquifer

• Careful selection and management of building materials to minimize environmental impact, maintain healthy air within the living space, and achieve a landfill diversion rate of 63%

• Termite prevention through non-toxic baiting stations at the perimeter of buildings and selective treatment of foundation contact framing members with borate solution

• HVAC and exhaust design ensure an energy efficient and well-ventilated building