Case
Study: Home
Town – Neighborhood Development
Key design elements:
Energy-efficient
performance guarantee
Siting
to reduce automobile dependence and infrastructure costs
Orientation
for solar gain
Native
landscaping
Location: Chicago,
Illinois
Developer:
Bigelow Homes (for-profit)
Builder
or Architect:
Bigelow
Homes
Cost: $100,000
- $250,000
Size: Development
contains 1100 homes on 150 acres
Features:
This development
incorporates a number of sustainable features.
First, the development is laid out in such a way that traffic is
discouraged and pedestrian access encouraged.
Some mixed uses occur within the development. Open space, green
space, and parks are included in the community design, and native
landscaping is used to minimize maintenance and water use.
Lots are positioned to provide optimal solar orientation for the
houses. The homes are energy-efficient.
In fact, the builder guarantees for three years that heating cost
will not exceed $400 per year. The
builder installs compact fluorescent lighting and recycles construction
waste.
More Information: HomeTown – Neighborhood Development website.
Pattern reference: 1,
5, 6,
13, 15,
17, 20
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