Oshara Village and Artistic Homes create a Model Sustainable Community.
Zero Energy Homes are the holy grail of building in the new America. Santa Fean Ed Mazria, the founder of “Architecture 2030” has reported that buildings account for 48% of all energy consumed and all greenhouse gasses emitted worldwide. Architecture 2030 has called for Zero Energy buildings to be the norm by the year 2030 to prevent a global catastrophe. When the 2030 Challenge came out several years ago, many industry spokesmen complained that Zero Energy technology was just too expensive for working Americans and the goal could not be met.
Now Oshara Village and Artistic Homes are proving that Zero Energy Homes can be delivered at a price that many workings families can afford. Oshara Village a sustainable community just north of the Santa Fe Community College is complete with 100 % water reclamation, walkable design and now Zero Energy Homes. The Oshara Village Founders have invited the award winning Artistic Homes to bring their refined LEED Gold and Platinum designs to the Village. Artistic Homes is the # 1 Production Builder in the Nation for High Performance Homes. Their base home is LEED-H Gold certified providing energy savings of around 45% but this home can be upgraded to Platinum with a net zero energy bill for an average family of four on an annual basis. Utilizing innovative design, super insulation, energy efficient appliances and lighting as well as photovoltaic panels on the roof, these homes deliver a net zero energy bill, with a hansom three bedroom model for less than $300,000, a modest price by Santa Fe standards.
The first Zero Energy Home is complete and operating in Oshara Village generating far more electricity than it consumes. By combining Zero Energy Homes, 100% water reclamation and walkable mixed-use design, Oshara and Artistic Homes have created the community of the future today.
Tour Oshara Village and a Zero Energy Home from 11:00 to 5:00 everyday (closed Wednesday) and see for your self that a sustainable future with a superior quality of life is within reach of many Santa Feans.
For more information go to www.OsharaVillage.com or call
Alan Hoffman: 505 316 0449
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