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Development of the Month
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rilogy Communities is the activelifestyle division of Shea Homes; there are four Trilogy resort communities in Arizona, the newest being Trilogy at Verde River, located east of North Scottsdale. These communities offer not just the convenience of a master-planned community, but have also been planned to accommodate the desires of active adults. “We began this journey a little over 16 years ago,� said Hal Looney, Arizona president of Trilogy Communities. “We knew the Baby Boomers wanted something different than the typical retirement community. The amenities are the heartbeat of our communities — they’re all centered around lifestyle and creating opportunities for the members to be as busy or relaxed as they want to be.� In addition to golf, the communities offer clubhouses and other gathering areas where residents can play sports, exercise, take classes, learn new hobbies, socialize and more. “At Trilogy it starts with a social hub where people are coming together,� Looney said. “They all have this common thread — wanting to engage in doing things, in having fun. This is the place they can do that — they can meet people, make new friends, experience new things.�
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No wasted energy Today’s new homes are far more energy-efficient than even just a decade ago
Let’s talk specifics So what exactly are homebuilders doing to enhance energyefficiency in a new home? )` +LIYH .LSIHY[ Toll Brothers, for example, incorporates high-efficient HVAC systems, insulated double-pane Low-E windows (low n the context of new-home construction, ‘energy emissivity means low levels of radiant thermal energy are efficiency’ is often synonymous with ‘high performance’. emitted), water-conserving plumbing fixtures and insulated But what do those terms mean and what do builders do exterior doors, Rhea said. Select communities, such as Toll to make sure their homes are demonstrating exceptional Brothers at Blackstone, also offer cathedralized spray foam energy management? insulation (insulation located against the bottom of the roof deck) as a standard feature. Hallmarks of high performance Hallmarks of high-performance residences include “innovative /HVV HQ HUJ\WR RSHUDWH Compared to a decade ago, technologies, better materials “a Toll Brothers home uses less and smart designs,� said Andy energy to operate, has increased Pedersen, group vice president of home comfort and a reduced marketing and merchandising for carbon footprint,� Rhea said. K. HovnanianŽ Homes in Arizona HVAC systems with a 14 SEER and California. Meanwhile, Toll (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) Brothers defines energy-efficient enhance energy-efficiency, he said, homes as those that have lower adding that the builder also offers operating costs, said Dan Rhea, LED or compact fluorescent (CFL) project manager of Toll Brothers at lighting and Energy Star-rated Blackstone, a luxury community in appliances. (Energy Star is a Northwest Peoria. U.S. Environmental Protection “The term energy-efficient is Agency voluntary program that typically benchmarked against helps businesses and individuals existing housing,� said Phil Fields, save money and protect the vice president of construction for climate through superior energy;OPURZ[VJR Mattamy Homes in Scottsdale. efficiency). e +L JK SHUIRUPDQ FH KRPHV “We strive to exceed the local market The higher the SEER, the more DUH PRUH HQ HUJ\ HIIL FL HQ W efficient an HVAC unit is. The energy-efficiency on new-home construction, which is 60 to FRPIRUWDE O H VXVWDL Q DE O H DQ G U.S. Department of Energy 80 percent more efficient than requires that homes built on or GXUDE O H f existing housing.� after Jan. 1, 2015 have a SEER of at “In the broadest sense,� said Chris —Chris Harrison, Robson Communities least 12, depending on the type of Harrison, senior vice president of air conditioning system installed. construction for Robson Communities, “high-performance 0HHWL QJ H[FHHGL QJE XL O GL Q JFRGHV “When homes are more energy-efficient, comfortable, sustainable designing new homes, we hire independent energy-rating firms and durable.� Comfort in new homes, he said, is amplified (NO WASTED ENERGY, continued on page NH7)
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Trilogy at Wickenburg Ranch Located in Wickenburg, Trilogy at Wickenburg Ranch enjoys mountain views and starlit nights. This resort community is home to Wickenburg Ranch Golf and Social Club, which was recently named as one of the Top Ten Best New Courses by Golf Digest. The community’s resort club is planned to open in 2017. More than 10 floorplans are available at Trilogy at Wickenburg Ranch. Prices: From $202,900–$371,900 Address: 3312 W. Maverick Drive, Wickenburg
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through indoor air quality characterized by controlled fresh air ventilation and construction materials that have low or no volatile organic compounds. Comfort also is linked to properly designed HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) and high-performance walls and windows that minimize hot and cold areas in the home, he said.