Durrett Interests recently obtained Gold ratings from the NAHB Green Building Program for all four condominium residences built at Wooldridge + 29th in Pemberton Heights, Austin. The homes feature between 1,951 and 2,682 square feet of living area and are priced between $774,575 and $874,575.

"We are thrilled this project achieved Gold ratings with the NAHB’s new green building program," said Marshall Durrett, president of Durrett Interests. "This has been a very challenging project to execute, for a number of reasons, but it’s very rewarding to have such great results. We will display our certificates with much pride in our office."

Notable green building features of Wooldridge + 29th include indirect daylighting, light colored roofing, spray foam insulation, high efficiency air conditioning, low-VOC interior finishes, tankless hot water heaters, dual flush toilets, and compact fluorescent light fixtures.

Chip Henderson and Elton Chessman with Contects Consultants of San Antonio performed the green building rating services for this project, which consisted of verification of construction durability measures and inclusion of prescribed green building features. Services provided by Contects also included testing of the home’s performance upon completion to verify that it was indeed built to the level of energy efficiency required by each green building rating program.

ABOUT NAHB GREEN: Through the National Green Building Program, the National Association of Home Builders is helping its members move the practice of green building into the mainstream. Energy efficiency, water and resource conservation, sustainable or recycled products, and indoor air quality are increasingly incorporated into the everyday process of home building. The National Green Building Program offers several resources and tools to help builders, remodelers, home building associations, and homeowners learn how to build green, and the benefits of doing so.

Chris Carty, project manager of Durrett Interests, LLC recently became one of the select group of professional builders nationwide who have earned the Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation, identifying him as someone with knowledge of the best strategies for incorporating green building principles into homes. Download the full article here.