Blue Creek Ranch
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63 Pinon Lane, Carbondale Colorado 81623
 Energy efficient - minimum of 70% less electricity than the average U.S. home.An investment in your future with reduced electric, heating and cooling bills.
- Energy and resource efficient to minimize the waste of electricity and water
- 2 KW solar electric (PV) system to offset more than 50% of the estimated electrical needs
- Switched outlets and priority lighting to minimize lighting needs and phantom loads
- ENERGY STAR Certified
Heating & Cooling – minimum 50% less than the average U.S. home
- Passive solar design for natural heating and cooling with attention to cross ventilation
- Solar hot water system for domestic hot water and high efficiency radiant heating
- Superior thermal envelop with use of healthy soy-based foam insulation
- Structured plumbing for efficient hot water
- Overhangs and decks are sized and positioned to shade the home in summer months
- Whole house fan installed for efficient summer cooling
- Ceiling fans throughout
- Low-e windows
- Entry airlock area to prevent excessive winter heat loss
- Pre-ducted for optional evaporative cooling (80% more energy efficient than air conditioning and does not create poor indoor air quality through the use of re-circulation or harmful coolants)
Water Efficient – minimum 40% less water use than the average U.S. home
- Dual flush toilets throughout
- Water efficient faucets throughout
- Structured plumbing for hot water to eliminate wasted water
- Drought tolerant landscaping with high efficiency micro-irrigation and rain sensors
- Kenmore and LG ENERGY STAR appliances
Sustainable Materials - Use of sustainable materials (recycled content, renewable, reduced content, local, resource efficient, recycled packaging and extended durability)
- beetle kill pine siding, sourced locally from Colorado, conditioned with preserving stains
- Paperstone kitchen counters, made from recycled newsprint
- Green Core cabinets, made of recycled wood for cabinet boxes, faced with sustainable Bamboo made with no added urea-formaldehyde resins
- Sustainable bamboo flooring throughout much of the home
- Resource efficient and thermal efficient tile
- Built in recycling center and trash compactor
- Natural fiber, healthy carpet
Healthy Living
- Impeccable indoor air quality (IAQ) through the use of low/no VOC (volatile organic compounds), non-toxic and low emissions (off-gassing) products in indoor spaces including non-VOC plaints and low emission stains
- Extensive daylighting (95+%) for natural light throughout the home with clearstory windows
- Light tower stairwell with large skylights that flood much of the home with light
- In floor radiant heat throughout, reducing mites and poor re-circulated indoor air quality
- Natural vessels (plants) to naturally filter and purify the indoor air and keep it at peak quality
Luxury features abound
- Central vacuum system
- High quality bamboo floors abound
- Deluxe vanity furniture
- Stunning light stair tower
- Wrap around porches
- Double French sliding door for large walkout from the dining room to the back deck
- Custom alder doors and trim throughout
- Custom wood / metal clad windows
- Included storage bay in Blue Creek Ranch storage barn
- Extensive landscaping
- Fabulous Basalt Mountain views
Architecture
Timeline
- Offsite construction complete in August
- Onsite construction complete in September
The Neighborhood - Blue Creek Ranch is a neighborhood with a community feel and endless amenities! Some of these are :
- Steps from Gold Medal fishing
- Valley wide bike trail system across the bridge
- 50+ Acres of open space
- Conveniently located between Willits and downtown Carbondale for shopping and dining.
- Common storage barns
- Common hiking trails and pedestrian paths
- Trout ponds
- Mature trees
- Riverfront park
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