obx common sense green
    CALL 800.261.2181
Enjoy living in a green built house designed to capture the 21st century lifestyle for healthy living and active pursuits indoors and out !    •  Ask us about an Energy Audit - See how you can save money and earn Tax Credits !


real escapes common sense building

Call for a private tour 252.491.2670

Providing more by using less
. . . Less Materials !
. . . Less Water !
. . . Less Energy !

LEED
The LEED for Homes Green Building Rating System is a consensus-based tool developed by the US Green Building Council to assess and validate the 'greeness' of homes.

energy starENERGY STAR qualified homes are independently verified to meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the US Environmental Protection Agency. [we are an ENERGY STAR PARTNER ]

Money Saving Ideas

common sense green house
Filled with Light     Warmed by the Earth

green house floor plan
Own the first "Green House on the OBX"  $745,000
Huge energy savings, great views and a great location.

lot with pilings
House built on pilings
joists
Engineered Joists

greenhouse framing

construction
under room
Under roof
site
Felled trees sent to mill - become flooring
Mulch scraps & waste
Protect canal
Recycle center
Use local resources
 
materials
"Engineered Joists"
Local lumber
Anderson High Performance Sun 2 windows
Radiant Barrier Roof Sheathing
Low VOC glue and paint
water
Aerated faucets
Water efficient applicances
Filtration system
Low flow toilets
Rainwater harvesting
Native plants and landscaping
energy
Geothermal heating and cooling system
Provides all the hot water you need
Energy savings from 30-70% in heating costs and 20-50% in cooling costs
6" insulation in exterior walls
Green Construction
Common Sense
146 S. Dogwood Trail
Energy Star Appliances
 

Real Escapes Ltd   •   OBX Common Sense Green Company
Call 252-491-2670 for information • email

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PO Box 98, Harbinger, NC 27941 • 800-261-2181

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