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down the outdoors, to help mitigate ­re spread around the home.
The homes are equipped with only EPA WaterSense-certi­ed
fixtures, ensuring that they are achieving the highest marks
when it comes to water conservation. The devices save the typical
homeowner about 500 gallons of water annually, according to
Hasenstab.
There are other “must have” items in each home: A large number of
windows, custom glass doors and stairwells allow abundant natural
light throughout the household. Sustainably harvested and hand-
scraped wide-plank hardwood is used on all oors. High ceilings,
vaults and cathedral open spaces bring in air, light and warmth to
every room.
Precious water. EPA The accolades have begun. The project is slated to earn LEED
WaterSense fixtures help Platinum certi­cation from the U.S. Green Building Council. The
Epic Homes achieve the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has already granted it Energy
highest degree of water Star for Homes Certi­cation, WaterSense New Home Certi­cation
conservation. and Advanced Lighting Certi­cation. And in 2017, Epic on French
received the Summit County Builders Association’s Parade of
For example, Nest thermostats learn about the occupants’ Homes™Sustainability Award.
comfort preferences, recognizing when people arrive home and Hasenstab says it’s all due to the dedication of parties devoted
turning on appropriate Wemo smart lighting at the right time for to the green cause, including his business partner, Gregory Jordan,
their safety and preferred ambience, while serving to improve homebuilder Heritage Homes of Nebraska, and the environmental
energy e ciency. Nest also communicates with smart assistants sustainability consulting ­rm Verdigris Group.
such as Amazon’s Alexa for voice command of the entire smart “We are thrilled for the honor and recognition of our e orts in building
home system. Door locks and doorbells are connected to the Weave to the highest standards of
technology that Google and Nest developed. And, MotionSense sustainability,” he says. “The
kitchen faucets enable water ow with a wave of the hand, while award also reminds us of our Project Stats
smart ­replaces ensure just the right amount of ­re and ash to mission to serve as a leader NAME: Epic on French, Breckenridge, Colo.
suit owners. and exemplar to our fellow LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Norris Design
A Rachio smart irrigation system stays in tune with the prevailing industry participants, setting BUILDER: Heritage Homes of Nebraska
weather, only irrigating the ecologically sensitive xeriscape gardens the bar as high as possible in DEVELOPER: Mountain Life Companies
when rain is not in the forecast. It also monitors outdoor air quality order to reach new heights in PHOTOGRAPHER: Garratt Hasenstab
to where if smoke is detected, Nest Protect tells Rachio to wet sustainable development.” GB

EXTERIOR FINISHES: James Hardie INSULATION: Icynene R-50 attic ROOF: 7/8-inch corrugated, galvanized
Key Components fiber-cement siding and no-VOC paint insulation; rigid foam board exterior metal roofs by Corgen; composite

ALTERNATIVE BUILDING SYSTEMS: FIRE PROTECTION: Nest Protect insulation wrap; closed cell spray foam shingles by CertainTeed
Off-site fabrication smoke and CO detectors; Rachio insulation STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS: Off-site
Smart Irrigation system LANDSCAPING: Xeriscaping designed
APPLIANCES: Energy Star-rated kitchen fabrication (13 modules)
appliances from Viking Professional FIREPLACE: Kingsman direct vent gas by Norris Design; Rachio Smart Wi-Fi TILE: Venetian Classics (Italian
BUILDING ENVELOPE: Closed cell fireplace Sprinkler Controller and Wireless Flow porcelain)
spray foam insulation, 2-inch rigid FLOORING: Engineered, carbonized Meter TOILETS: American Standard
insulation on the exterior of the bamboo flooring throughout LIGHTING: Belkin-Wemo smart plugs VENTILATION: Lennox Heat Recovery
concrete foundation wall and slab GARAGE DOORS: Double-layer steel and smart Wi-Fi light switches Ventilation System
CABINETS, SHELVES, MILLWORK: polystyrene 2-inch insulated (R-18) LOCKS: Kwikset
FSC-certified hardwood cabinets garage doors PAINTS AND STAINS: Sherwin- WATER HEATING: Rheem RTGH-
CAULKS AND SEALANTS: No-VOC HOME CONTROLS: Neurio Home Williams Harmony line no-VOC paint 95DVLN 9.5-GPM Indoor Direct Vent
caulks and sealants used throughout Energy Monitoring system and throughout Condensing Tankless Natural Gas
home software; Nest thermostats; Nest PLUMBING PLUMBING FIXTURES: All Water Heater
COUNTERTOPS: Granite Protect smoke and CO detectors; EPA WaterSense-certified faucets, WATER MANAGEMENT INDOOR
DECKS: Trex decks Rachio Smart Irrigation system; MyQ showers, dual-flush toilets; Delta WEATHER BARRIER: SIGA Majvest;
DOORS AND HARDWARE: Bayer-built smart-garage door system; plumbing Tyvek
Acclimated Entry systems; Nature MotionSense smart kitchen faucets; RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS WINDOWS, SKYLIGHTS, PATIO
Series doors featuring UltraBlock Wemo Smart Lighting SOLAR, WIND, ETC. : Solar ready with DOORS: Andersen High-Performance
ELECTRICAL: Neurio Home Energy HVAC DUCTS: Three zones of high- conduit piped from main electrical Woodright, low-E windows throughout
Monitoring system and software performance in-floor radiant heat panels to roof

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