Park Centre Homes is setting the standard for green building in Southern Arizona. Together, Pepper-Viner Homes and La Posada are ensuring Park Centre Homes are the most energy efficient and maintenance free homes across the region. La Posada and Pepper-Viner Homes expect to achieve national recognition for Park Centre’s indoor air-quality system design and anticipate being awarded a special certificate from the U. S. Department of Energy as an Energy Smart Home.

Pepper-Viner Homes and La Posada are working cooperatively to use a systemic approach to design based on the principals of green building. Thoughtful use of homesite orientation techniques, water-saving design and fixtures, and the incorporation of environmentally-friendly products will add to the green footprint of Park Centre Homes.

• Using Energy Star appliances: refrigerator, dryer, washer, and dishwasher
  
• Using high-efficiency air conditioner (SEER 14 rated)
  
• 93% efficient gas forced-air furnace with fresh air exchange and high-efficiency duct system (variable speed)
  
• Mechanical ventilation, dampered and filtered (IAQ program)
  
• Individually-controlled, digitial, programmable thermostats and zoned dampers
  
• Energy Star exhaust fans standard in laundry and bathrooms
  
• Low VOC paints
  
• Bio-based insulation
  
• Built up roof system with insulation and reflective coating
  
• Energy-efficient windows and doors with Milgard almond-colored vinyl frames and low-E dual-pane glass
  
• DuPont flex wrap flashing at all exterior window frame sills
  
• Exterior walls 6-1/2” structural insulated panels (SIPS)
  
• Tankless hot water heater with solar water heater rough-in
  
• Dark-sky rated exterior lighting on photo-cell circuit
  
• Formaldehyde-free cabinets (IAQ program)
  
• Zodiac “green” engineered stone counters; granite available for upgrade
  
• Therma-Tru Fiber-Classic entry doors
  
• 36” direct vent (sealed) gas fireplace
  
• Each individual home specifically sited by floor plan design for optimal sun orientation
  
• Soft water system
  
• High profile toilets with 1.6-gallon flush
  
• Site drainage recapture (not by home but generally on the runoff areas)
  
• Garages with vinyl base to prevent moisture damage
  
• CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lights) in bathrooms, foyer, hallways, kitchen and above fireplace

Pepper-Viner homes utilizes unique construction design and partners with companies such as Building Insight, LLC and BASF Global to use the most recent technologies available for green building. Pepper-Viner and La Posada are also working with SIPA (Structural Insulated Panel Association) to use structural insulated panels in construction to make sure that homes are as energy-efficient as possible.

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