Luxury Home Magazine

PacificLuxuryLiving.com 42 | Featured Properties Association of Home Builders’ Certified Green Professional designation or CGP for short, which is geared specifically toward homes . You can find the same seal of approval for building materials. The Forest Stewardship Council is an international organization which sets forth a code of standards similar to LEED for sustainable forest management. To guarantee that the wood products used in your new home or remodel are harvested ethically and with sustainable methods, look for the FSC logo. Hawaii’s industry is ahead of the curve when it comes to practicing energy efficient methods that take advantage of Pyramid Premier Properties ~ A private resort-style estate on Honolulu’s most prestigious street is under construction by Tim Gutierrez of Pyramid Premier Properties, Kahala’s leading luxury developer. This project is “registered under LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Homes™” and will have the latest and greatest energy efficient details and materials upon completion. Although the finishing touches have not yet been made to this eco-conscious luxury home, the design includes energy efficient appliances powered by a photo voltaic system. It will be fueled by natural gas with R33 insulation in the ceilings and walls. The project will also include a Monier shake tile roof, triple insulated Pella windows, solar roof fans and drought tolerant landscaping plants. In addition, this luxury home will be ENERGY STAR® certified. (See Pages 16-17) Conscious Building & Beyond Cont.