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Article by Matt Tuohy, Photos by Kyle Rothenborg, Featured Developer: Gentry Homes Ltd.
Issue Date: (Tue) April 6, 2010
Hobson also says the homes attract buyers because of the nearby walking trails, communal parks, two golf courses, a new middle school across the street and a new shopping center. These features are likely to encourage more walking and biking than driving.
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The Affordable Envelope:Energy-saving features included in every house at Tides by GentryLow-E (emissivity)dual-paned vinyl windows to keep out heatCentral air conditioning with 16 SEER rating,a rating that determines the amount of electricity needed to cool the space. A SEER rating of 12 is considered above average, while a rating of 16 is excellentSolar water-heating systemwith 80-gallon tankIcynene Insulationto keep the house cool, reducing the need for A/CFluorescent lighting packageto save more energy than traditional incandescent lightingInsulated roll-up garage door to regulate temperature inside the garage Optional photovoltaic(PV) energy system to generate electricity from the sun |
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