Green Demonstration Homes

There is a lot to learn about Green building and the technology is changing every day. We believe experience is a great teacher and we're constantly building homes that include the newest, most environmentally-friendly products and practices. We encourage you to tour our Green Demonstration Homes for yourself.

• The Silver-Certified LEED Pilot Home at DeWitt Landing. This LEED Silver Certified home features some of the most progressive green products and processes available today. There are those you'd expect, like blown cellulose insulation and those you wouldn't, like carpet with backing made from recycled pop bottles. Take a self-guided green tour of this home during normal business hours.
• The NAHB Green Home at Walnut Creek. One of the first NAHB Green certified homes in Greater Cincinnati. This home has been purchased by a homeowner who is enjoying the benefits of the Green certification such as lower utility bills and cleaner indoor air qualify.
• The Silver Certified LEED Pilot Home at Brodbeck Park. This LEED Silver Certified was a demonstration home for CitiRama 2007, a home show sponsored by the City of Cincinnati & the Cincinnati Homebuilder's Association. This home has been purchased by a homeowner who is enjoying its green benefits.
• These homes include a combination of green products and processes. Some examples of what you will see (varies by location):
  • NuWool® Energy Star® Rated Insulation
    Blown insulation made from recycled newspaper that decreases heating and cooling costs up to 40%. NuWool is also mold resistant and dramatically reduces noise transmission through floors and walls.
  • Geothermal HVAC System
    Geothermal technology is the most efficient and environmentally friendly heating and cooling option available. It uses the earth's constant core temperature to heat and cool the home. Homeowners can expect up to a 60% cost savings on heating, cooling and hot water.
  • Panasonic® Whisper GreenTM 2-speed, Continuous Run Fan
    Energy Star rated, continuously running fan removes moisture from the air and costs less than $7.00 a year to operate. This fan is so quiet you can barely hear it run!
  • Air Filtration System
    This home's HVAC filters with a minimum MERV rating of 9. The higher the MERV rating, the better the filter is at capturing particles in the air like pet dander, dust, viruses, pollen and insecticide. Most new homes have a filter with a MERV rating of 6. MERV: Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value.
  • Low Flow Toilets and Sinks
    Dual-flush toilets and low-flow sinks use 30% less water than traditional systems.
  • High efficiency Light Bulbs
    These light bulbs last over 200% longer and use less energy than traditional light bulbs for an estimated savings of $700/year when compared to incandescent bulbs.
  • Programmable Thermostat
    Cycles to automatically adjust the home's temperature to optimize energy usage.
  • Low VOC Paint
    VOC's release pollution-causing chemicals into the air and are a major contributor to ozone pollution. Low VOC paint releases fewer VOC's during and after application, preserving the environment and improving indoor air quality. VOC's can also agitate breathing conditions, such as asthma. VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds
  • Armstrong® Vinyl Flooring
    This flooring is made from recycled materials and is recyclable after use. It also lowers VOC emissions versus traditional vinyl flooring. VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds
  • Shaw® Carpet
    The backing of this carpet is made from recycled soda bottles and is completely recyclable after the life of the carpet.
  • High Efficiency Dishwasher
    Energy Star rated dishwasher uses 40% less water and 30% less energy than traditional dishwashers.
  • High Efficiency Washer
    Energy Star rated washer uses 40% less water and energy than traditional washers.
  • High Efficiency Dryer
    This dryer features a sensor that knows when clothes are dry and automatically turns off, saving energy.
  • High Efficiency Refrigerator
    Energy Star rated refrigerator uses less energy than traditional refrigerators and features a PUR® water filtration system.
  • Kitchen Cabinets by Kemper®
    Kemper cabinets have received the Environmental Stewardship Award from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association certifying that these cabinets were constructed in a green certified factory. Kemper® cabinets are produced locally, reducing the fuel needed to transport materials to the job site and having less impact on the environment.
  • Hardie Panel® Siding
    This siding is made from cement, is more sustainable than vinyl siding and is guaranteed for 50 years. Hardie Panel® is also termite resistant, non-combustible and made from natural materials that are low in toxicity.
  • Bamboo Flooring
    A faster growing cycle makes bamboo more sustainable and a renewable resource. Oak trees can take 120 years to grow to maturity while bamboo can be harvested in three years.
  • Recycling Dumpsters On-site
    According to the NAHB Research Center, a typical 2,000 square foot home produces construction waste in excess of 7,000 pounds. All cardboard, excess lumber and job-site garbage on this job were recycled, reducing waste by 15%.
  • Drought-resistant Landscaping
    Specially selected plants are used that require less water, less maintenance and are indigenous to the area.
  • Small Lots
    Potterhill Homes and Greenhills are part of the USGBC'’s LEED for Neighborhood's pilot program. LEED recommends small lots which require less water and resources to maintain and help conserve land and prevent urban sprawl. LEED also recognizes the importance of walkable communities that are pedestrian friendly and reduce reliance on cars. USGBC's LEED: U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
  • Meridian Mark Green Seal
    This home qualifies for the Meridian Mark Management Green Seal. Visit www.MeridianMark.com for details.
  • Water Softener System
    Water filtration systems improve the quality and taste of water at a fraction of the cost of bottled water. It also guards your clothes, fixtures and toilets against stains caused by iron and rust particles.
  • Detached Garage
    Keeping the garage away from the living area keeps carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide out of the home by putting more space between the garage and the living space.
  • Vented Cooking Fans
    This fan vents to the outside and removes smells and vapors from the home.
  • Footlocker
    The locker provides a space for storing shoes and other items that might track dirt and other pollutants into the home.
  • Water Heater
    When hooked up to the geothermal loop, a water heater costs 30% less to operate than a traditional electric hot water heater.
  • Fireplace with Blower
    The blower circulates heat from the fireplace through the home, making it an effective and efficient heating source.
  • 30-year Dimensional Shingles
    More sustainable product than typical 20-year shingles.
  • Radon Mitigation System
    Prevents radon - a naturally occurring and cancer causing radioactive gas found in certain soils - from entering the home.
  • Locally produced Concrete and Stone
    These products require less transportation to the job site, reducing pollution created in transit.
  • New Home Orientation
    A Potterhill Homes representative conducts a thorough, whole home orientation with the homeowner prior to move-in to explain how to operate and maintain the all the features of the home including green products.
  • Low-e Windows
    These windows contain a coating inside the glass that prevents dangerous UV rays from entering the home and aids in controlling temperature.
  • Placement of Faucets
    Faucets are placed within 40' of the hot water heater for more efficient use of hot water
  • Minimal site disturbance
    By using dig boundaries during construction, we were able to minimize the construction disturbance to the surrounding areas.
  • Draft-stop Caulking Package
    All corners, outlets, headers and the sill plate are caulked for extra draft stop.
  • 7-year warranty
    Homes feature a 7-year warranty that covers all mechanical systems in the house as well as all installed appliances.
    
  • Click here to view a live feed of the solar panel power being produced at our model home in Northwind. You can also check historical data starting from when the live feed was first hooked up in August 2010.

We invite you to tour these homes to learn more.

DeWitt Landing By Appointment Only Please Call Vicki Painter at (513)-616-9396 or Email Her At Vpainter@PotterhillHomes.Com

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