STILLWATER DWELLINGS ARE AFFORDABLE TO OWN AND OPERATE
We build our homes with some of the most efficient systems and building components available. A more eficient home means lower gas and electricity bills, less water consumption and less maintenance & repair of the home.
Passive Heating & Cooling
We design our homes with features that provide protection from the sun in the summer months when you need to keep cool. We strategically locate operable windows and skylights to create �??stack-effect�?? cooling when possible and capture the natural (and �??free�??) cooling breezes. In the Winter, our extensive use of glass and insulation allows you to capture as much solar heat as possible, while keeping valuable heat inside your home.
Efficient Building Enclosure
We over-insulate all of the exterior walls, ground floor, and roof areas to minimize the need for mechanical heating & cooling. We use double paned, argon gas filled windows with a low-e coating to help self-regulate the interior of the home.
EnergyStar Appliances
We use appliances certified under the EnergyStar program, which means they use 10-50% less energy, water, and gas than standard models.
High-efficiency Lighting
We use the most efficient lighting fixtures and bulbs: compact fluorescent lights (CFL�??s) and dimmable halogen and incandescent bulbs to greatly reduce electricity costs and lower the cost of operating your home
Efficient Active Heating & Cooling
We use state-of-the-art forced air and hydronic heating systems. Our hydronic systems utilize the same hot water heater as the domestic hot water heater, meaning that water only needs to be heated once.