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How do you know if your home will be truly energy efficient? Don't take the builder's word for it. At Design Tech Homes, we require independent inspections to certify that your home meets the stringent requirements of the Energy Star® program. The most hailed energy efficiency program in the nation, Energy Star® is a voluntary national program developed by the U.S. Department of Energy to help consumers identify a benchmark for energy efficient residential construction.
Design Tech Homes is one of the largest custom home builders in Texas to comply with, and exceed, the national Energy Star® program on every single home built. The program treats a home as a total system. The components of windows, insulation, orientation, heating and air conditioning along with structural tightness are all evaluated.
The Building Envelope
Energy Star® certified homes are inherently more tightly constructed. They are better sealed against heat transfer from hot walls, air drafts, noise, dust and pollen. The benefits of a more tightly constructed home are consistent indoor comfort and quiet from room to room.
- High-Efficiency Insulation - R-13 exterior walls; R-30 attic floors
- Radiant Barrier - reduces summer heat gain, winter heat loss and improves energy usage
- Low-E2 Windows - sun radiation is reflected away in summer and heat retained in the winter
Air Conditioning & Heating Systems
Each air conditioning and heating system is individually engineered and sized per house plan in order to achieve optimum energy efficiency and comfort.
- HVAC Equipment - 14 SEER ratings
- ECO-Friendly Refrigerant - R 410A refrigerant is an environmentally safe liquid coolant
- Energy Star® Thermostat - adjusts temperature settings, saving energy while you're away
- Duct Performance - designed and properly sealed for comfort and energy efficiency
Appliances
Energy Star® qualified appliances incorporate advanced technologies that use 10-50% less energy and water than other standard models. Better appliance energy efficiency comes from quality materials and technologically advanced materials.
- Dishwasher - Energy Star® qualified dishwashers use less energy than the federal minimum standard for energy consumption and less hot water than conventional models.
High-Efficiency Hot Water Heating
We feature water heating systems in all of our homes that provide plenty of hot water and do so energy efficiently.
Water Conservation
We include Low-Flow plumbing fixtures - toilets, faucets and showerheads - that conserve water more efficiently when compared to conventional fixtures while providing the same utility.
Energy Star® homes also make is possible to save money on utility bills and maintenance costs. Your bills may be reduced as much as 30% each month. And once your new Design Tech home is complete, you will receive an official Energy Star® certificate. Keep it with your important documents-it has proven to hold great resale value.
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