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LIVINGSMART at a Glance

Since Pardee Homes is a member of Centennial Founders, we have benefited from of the expertise of one of the recognized experts in green development. Pardee’s LIVINGSMART program combines features and options that are environmentally sensitive, energy conscious and healthier for your family, while incorporating exceptional architecture and functional designs. Unprecedented in a non-custom homebuilding setting, the LIVINGSMART program contains four programs that prove that a home can be smart, comfortable and good looking all at the same time.

1) Chosen for their ability to reduce energy consumption, ENERGYSMART™
features and options include:

  • SPECTRALLY SELECTIVE, LOW E GLASS: Minimizes fabric fade and reduces energy loss.
  • SEALED DUCT SYSTEM: Reduces wasted energy by eliminating air leaks into non-living spaces.
  • PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS FOR SOLAR ELECTRIC POWER: Harvest sunlight to generate electricity for your home.
  • FLUORESCENT LIGHTING: Uses 66% less heat and lasts up to 10 times longer than incandescent.
  • ENERGY STAR® APPLIANCES: Use 10% to 50% less energy, depending on the product.
  • THIRD-PARTY ENERGY INSPECTION: ComfortWise certifies that a home exceeds federal code by 30%.

2) Selected because they conserve resources or use recycled or sustainable materials, EARTHSMART™ features and options include:

  • ENGINEERED AND CERTIFIED WOOD: Grown and harvested in a way that protects forests long term.
  • TANKLESS WATER HEATER: Heats only the amount of water needed to the desired temperature.
  • CELLULOSE ATTIC INSULATION: Made from recycled newspaper and sprayed in for superior sealing with little waste.
  • FLOORING FROM SUSTAINABLE AND RECYCLED MATERIALS: Uses material like bamboo, cork and carpet from recycled soda bottles.

3) Chosen to support healthier indoor air and water quality, HEALTHSMART™ features and options include:

  • LOW VOC PAINT: Is virtually non-toxic, with little odor and no ozone-depleting chemicals.
  • CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM: Contributes to indoor air quality by drawing dust-laden air to an outdoor canister.
  • REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM: Reduces up to 99% of impurities found in tap water.   

4) Offered because they minimize water consumption and conserve one of earth’s most precious natural resources, WATERSMART™ features and options include:

  • ENERGY STAR CLOTHES AND DISHWASHERS: Conserve water, as much as 50%, in addition to saving energy.
  • WATER-SAVING FAUCETS AND FIXTURES: Can cut water usage by half while maintaining desired water pressure.
  • DROUGHT-TOLERANT LANDSCAPING: Uses native plants that require a  fraction of the water needed to maintain a lawn.
  • MULTI-PROGRAMMABLE IRRIGATION CLOCKS: Ensure that yards are watered according to their needs, eliminating waste and over watering.