1500 square feet or smaller unit
Daylighting
Passive solar design
Formaldehyde free cabinetry and counter-tops
Local material use
Low Emitting Materials
Low- and no-VOC paints
Low- or no-VOC adhesives
Rapidly renewable resources
Dual flush toilets
Low flow faucets and showerheads
Energy Star heat pump
Energy Star air conditioner
Energy Star windows
Fully insulated home
No fixed carpet
Fresh air introduction
Low level CO monitor installed
No fiberglass in ductwork
Proper ventilation
Sealed crawlspace
Tested for formaldehyde
Tested for VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds)
Infill Development
Pedestrian-Oriented Real Estate-
Transit-Oriented Real Estate
Walkable Real Estate
Edible Landscaping
Light Pollution Reduction
Native and Appropriate Landscape
Natural Resources Inventory
Proper Solar Access
Proper Solar Site Design