Green Building at Highland Green

Highland Green is proud to offer a full-range of green building options with all of our new home construction. Our green building initiative is part of our larger commitment to sustainability, which includes preserving open space, implementing a comprehensive recycling program and offering wellness activities for our residents and staff, among other items. 

From green certified lumber to solar panels and drought-tolerant landscaping, Highland Green is again setting the example of responsible development. Every home comes standard with high performance windows and heating system. We also offer a comprehensive EnergyStar® certification building package. The following are some of the green building and healthy living options available at Highland Green.

• Energy efficient windows and doors
• Energy Star-rated appliances
• Compact Fluorescent lighting
• Programmable thermostats
• Low or no VOC (volatile organic compound) paint
• Certified lumber
• Cellulose attic insulation
• Recycled content carpet
• Drought-tolerant landscaping

Recent News About the “Green” at Highland Green 

• Highland Green Golf Club Joins Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program – March 14, 2008
• Green Options: John Wasileski Offering, Installing Alternative Energy Systems - March 12, 2008 
• Putting His Environmental Foot Forward - February 5, 2008
• Can Green Twist Sell More Green Homes? - January 15, 2008   
• Retirement and Active Adult Communities Offer Hybrid Vehicle, Solar System as Customer Incentives - November 7, 2007