Asheville, NC, as you may know if you read my blog, is the hub of sustainable innovation when it comes to real estate. It is exciting. And promising.
A couple of LEED® Builders took a tour with me of The Villages at Crest Mountain to see what I am so excited about.
Here we found HealthyBuilt® Homes under construction. We talked with the developer about how the Villages at Crest Mountain would evolve. He was excited about the plans for
- Community-wide rainwater catchment and solar energy systems
- Covered gathering areas
- Two acres of central green space
- Community gardens, greenhouse, orchards, vineyards and berry patches
- Community center with tavern and co-op serving local organic beers, artisan crafts, and organic fruits and vegetables. (see artist's rendition below)
We asked about construction costs.
"Sustainable construction need not add cost, and its long-term return on investment is real." the developer told us. "It increases the value of the building and reduces operating costs every year. And the benefits to the environment and to the health of residents is priceless."
Good point. In terms of new construction, you can enjoy a pure dollars and cents advantage. Real property investors who can earn tax breaks and rebates, benefit from the lower construction costs, reduce or eliminate the need for heating and air-conditioning equipment and the associated costs of purchase, maintenance and electricity, cut energy and water bills by as much as half and even protect operating budgets from increases in energy prices.
As CPA friend of ours reminded us: Tax benefits, rebates, and the lower utility costs of being environmentally friendly add up to a real bottom-line reward!
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