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NGBS Impact Case Studies

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39 Creekside Drive

39 Creekside Drive is part of the Creekside Park community in Malta, NY. Set on a one-acre wooded lot, this home offers direct access to nearby scenic hiking trails, Kaydeross Creek, and Boice Family Park. Located just south of Adirondack Park and minutes from Saratoga Springs provides the homeowner with access to abundant natural beauty along with convenient opportunities to shop and dine out. Designed to deliver high performance and sustainability, the home reflects Malta Development's commitment to quality, comfort, and environmental responsibility through its rigorous application of the 2020 NGBS.

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Homes by Dickerson in Wendell Falls

213 Big Bradley Drive is a three-story, single-family home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. This classic cottage is one of four elevation styles for the "Bristol" floorplan, designed and built by Homes by Dickerson. Located in the sought-after Wendell Falls community, this home is surrounded by amenities, including two pools, a 24-hour fitness center, over 10 miles of scenic trails, a dog park, and playgrounds.

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14 Andrew Way

This single-family home, located near the Atlantic Ocean and Cape Cod National Seashore, achieved NGBS Green Certification at the Gold level and NGBS Green +NET ZERO ENERGY certification. Despite the challenges of its somewhat remote setting, the project was driven by an exceptional level of commitment from the homeowner, who consistently pursued additional NGBS practices. Supported by a top-tier design and construction team, the home showcases strategic investments in the building envelope significantly reducing the size and cost of energy systems while still delivering impressive energy savings and minimal usage.

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3079 Tall Oaks Court

Tall Oaks Court earned the WaterSense Label for its superior water efficiency. The home's hot water distribution system is compact, with a very short run from the tankless water heater in the garage into the home with foam-insulated PEX piping. Native vegetation land-scaping requires only hand-watering, further reducing water consumption.

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HARMON Five Points

HARMON Five Points is a new rental community featuring 76 three-story 3 bedroom/3.5 bath townhomes, each with its own garage and balcony. The open concept townhomes feature modern fixtures, granite countertops, subway tile backsplashes, generously sized islands, high-end stainless-steel and energy-efficient appliances, full-size clothes washers and dryers conveniently located on the upper level, and smart home front door locks and thermostats.

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San Isidro 386 Calle 17

In March 2024, Vice President Harris, DOE Secretary Granholm, Acting HUD Secretary Todman, and Puerto Rico Governor Pierluisi traveled to Canóvanas, Puerto Rico, to visit the newly rebuilt home of San Isidro 386 Calle 17. During this VIP visit, VP Harris and Secretary Granholm met with the family living in the rebuilt home and spoke about the R3 program, highlighting the home’s green and resiliency features.

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The New American Home 2024

TNAH 2024 is a one-story property located in an upscale neighborhood with floor-to-ceiling windows providing a stunning 180-degree view of the scenic mountains and the Las Vegas skyline.

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The New American Home 2023

The TNAH 2023 is a two-story property that features five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, an office, and a two-car garage. This house boasts many luxury features including a spa, game room, fitness room, elevator, multilevel infinity pool, and expansive indoor outdoor living area.

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Calle Ventoso

A collaborative effort between owner, builder, and sustainability contractor, this home was the culmination of lessons learned by the homeowners from the previous properties bought, constructed, or renovated.

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