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THE ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS LIVING GREEN

Issaquah Highlands is a new model of how to live in the Northwest, combining access to woods, trails, open space and parks with an urban-village lifestyle of convenience. Issaquah Highlands is pedestrian and alternative transportation friendly with a network of sidewalks and trails, making it easy to walk or to bike from place-to-place.

Under the leadership of Port Blakely Communities, Issaquah Highlands continues to pioneer in sustainable development and green homebuilding. Here are some of the newest innovation in stewardship you’ll find at Issaquah Highlands.


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Issaquah Highlands Urban Village

Living Green Is Important

We built our home 4-Star Built Green and this summer added solar panels. Quotes

Mark and Sabath
Harrison Street at Issaquah Highlands

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An ENERGY STAR® certified home

Specialized Homes Solar Powered Home: Here’s a luxury home that puts the environment first. Read about how this homebuilder, who was one of the first in the Northwest to commit to building more environmentally sensitive homes, continues to lead the charge.

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An ENERGY STAR® certified home

The Nation’s First Zero Energy Neighborhood Construction has begun at Issaquah Highlands on the first multi-family community in the nation to use no more energy than it generates during the course of a year. Click here for a progress report.

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An ENERGY STAR® certified home

Bennett Homes Presents the 2008 ALA Home at West Highlands Park Now open for tours, this beautiful townhome features the latest features in homebuilding that can be used to create a healthier indoor environment. This 5 Star Built Green® Bennett home has been constructed according to the exacting standards set forth by the American Lung Association®, and is finished with all natural, allergen-free materials and furnishings. It is a testament to the fact that a home can be healthy, beautiful, and environmentally-friendly.

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An ENERGY STAR® certified home

What is Living Green? An ENERGY STAR® certified home has been performance tested by an independent third party so it can be verified to be energy efficient. This means an extra measure of comfort and monthly energy savings for its owner.

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Issaquah Highlands is an Urban Village

Guiding Principles Issaquah Highlands is an Urban Village dedicated to Living Green that will grow and evolve with time to meet the changing needs, opportunities and personalities that contribute to its future. At Issaquah Highlands, we have established these Guiding Principles...

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Issaquah Highlands Awards

Awards
Winner of over 18 environmental
stewardship awards since 1995.



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Port Blakely Communities Issaquah Highlands

History Port Blakely Communities, the developer of Issaquah Highlands, is a company committed to environmental stewardship. Originally founded as a tree growing company, a culture of sustainability has permeated its operations. Nowhere is this commitment more dramatically...

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Choose a Built GreenTM 4-Star ENERGY STAR® Home

What Can I Do? 1. Choose a Built Green™ 4-Star and/or ENERGY STAR® (or equivalent) certified home. 2. Reduce, re-use and recycle at home and at work! 3. Telecommute one day a week! It’s easy with Issaquah Highlands high-speed fiber-optic network.

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Built Green Idea Home

Built Green Idea Home San Francisco -- Port Blakely Communities' demonstration project, the Puget Sound Energy Built Green™ Idea Home at Issaquah Highlands, was awarded a Gold Nugget Grand Award for the Sustainable/Green Residential Project of the Year. The Gold Nuggets are awarded by the PCBC...

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Built Green Idea Home

Sustainable Development in Issaquah Highlands Sustainability is a core value of both Port Blakely and Issaquah Highlands. Simply stated, sustainable actions are ones that help meet the present needs of our generation without sacrificing the needs of future generations.

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