Water Efficient Features:

• 80% of the landscaping plants used at Meadowcreek Commons are drought-tolerant
• High-efficiency drip irrigation system
• All plumbing fixtures are below code-required flow rate maximums

Energy Efficient Features:

• Energy Star-rated light fixtures
• Energy Star-rated refrigerators, dishwashers and laundry appliances
• 95% efficient hot water heaters
• Outdoor lighting uses daylight sensors
• Common areas and apartments include programmable thermostats
• Building envelope is "super insulated" beyond code requirements
• Individual units are metered to encourage conservation

Material Efficient Features:

• Construction waste was reduced and recycled
• Environmentally preferable building materials used
• Material efficient framing design

Site Sustainability Features:

• Within 1/4 mile of community resources such as grocery stores, churches, banks, and schools
• Public transpotation stop nearby
• Infill development (site in already established area)
• Limited conventional turf

Durability Features:

• Engineered "Rainscreen System" to prevent water intrusion into building
• 30-year roof warranty
• High-grade cabinetry
• Long-wearing flooring materials

Air Quality Features:

• Non-smoking building (interior and exterior)
• Operable windows
• Well ventilated units and common areas
• Fans in bathrooms on automatic timer to control indoor humidity
• Clothes dryers vent directly to outdoors
• Low VOC-emitting paints and sealers
• Walk-off mats at building entries
• Green Label Plus certified low VOC-emitting carpets

Education Features:

Green Guide given to residents, educating residents about the sustainable features of the property such as green building, transit options, recycling, and green housekeeping.