Terramor Village: One of the Largest Sustainable Communities in the Country - buildaroo.com

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Terramor, a sustainable community in Orange County, is one of the largest sustainable communities in the country. Built on 4000 acres of land, Terramor boasts 1,260 residences in 12 distinctive neighborhoods.

Sustainable features include:

Energy Efficiency and Reduced Carbon Emissions - EnergyStar appliances, photovoltaic panels integrated into the roofing, electric vehicle charging in garages, Live-Work units to bring services to the community and reduce carbon emissions resulting from commuting, architectural shades, natural ventilation, low-voltage outdoor lighting.

Water Efficiency - Irrigation is controlled by a weather-responsive centrally-controlled irrigation system of rain gauges which contributes to reduced water consumption and utility costs for maintaining the common areas, utilization of greywater to irrigate the landscape, use of drip irrigation, low-flow water fixtures.

Renewable Materials - Cocoon® insulation, which consists of at least 80 percent recycled material and is fire retardant

Locally Sourced Materials

Recycling of Construction Waste - Terramor Village builders diverted between 66%-74% of their construction waste from landfills, green waste or landscape clippings used as mulch

Air Quality - low VOC paints and coatings, formaldehyde free insulation and building materials

Landscaping - shade and tree canopies, drought tolerant plants, edible gardens with fruit bearing trees

Terramor's energy program was aimed at reducing energy by 20%, but in reality, a whooping 30% was realized. In addition, Terramor was designed to save water by 20%, and this goal has also been exceeded.

Thanks to John Lehe from EDAW, a global design & planning firm, for giving us a tour of this amazing development.

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[fulmouth]

@worldfsp what is NOT sustainable about it? looks like the planners pretty well covered the bases.

[otis31755]

enjoyed this video very much. I learned alot for my nonprofit geo-life.org. check out my walkable video and let me know what you think

[EasternMerchant]

@worldfsp I think the key reason why this community is able to have sustainable living and seem exclusive is becuase there's a special covenant that allows the residences to hold business from their place of residence. which in itself is a great way to, for the first time, create "sustainable income" within the community. Very interesting idea!

[worldfsp]

this is SOOOOOO NOT "sustainable"! looks "elite" and exclusive to me! Fuck them!

[MrHbrown21]

people dont understand the value of increasing social capital within their community.....t