housing development

green highlights

TheWilson Avenue Duplex features the following environmentally-responsible elements:

• Earth CraftTM House certified
• Advanced framing techniques
• Solar hot water heater and
Marathon high efficiency hot
water heater
• 15 SEER heat pump
• All hardwood and ceramic tile
flooring; no carpet
• Fiber cement siding
• Compost bins
• Rain barrels for stormwater
collection
• R-19 exterior walls, R-38 attic
insulation
• Low-VOC paints and finishes
• Compact fluorescent light bulbs
(CFL’s)
• Solar-powered roof vents
• Blown cellulose/formaldehyde
free insulation
• Low-flow toilets, shower heads, and faucets
• ENERGY STAR® rated appliances, light fixtures and windows
• Native landscaping
• Solar orientation, passive design strategy, and deep overhangs
• Porous paving area

wilson avenue duplex

The Wilson Avenue project in Blacksburg, Virginia is a CHP- designed and built duplex housing unit comfortably situated in an established neighborhood and built for sale to low-to moderate-income households.

In addition to the affordable purchase price, the homes are also economically sustainable. The long-term cost of maintenance and upkeep of the Wilson Avenue units is less than conventional housing because they are created with durable building materials and feature energy-efficient appliances and design elements.

As a certified EarthCraft House, other environmentally-responsible features of the duplex include low-VOC paints and finishes, light harvesting measures, advanced framing techniques, porous paving areas, and native landscaping.