The Village in Burns Harbor

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Pervious concrete pavement is a unique and effective means to address important environmental issues and support green, sustainable  growth. By capturing stormwater and allowing it to seep into the ground, porous concrete is instrumental in recharging groundwater, reducing stormwater runoff, and meeting U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stormwater regulations. In fact, the use of pervious concrete is among the Best Management Practices (BMPs) recommended by the EPA– and by other agenc… Continue Reading Green Gestalt: a Rice Krispy bar for a driveway??

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Knauf EcoBatt® Insulation doesn’t look like any insulation you’ve ever seen, but that’s because its natural brown
color, think Coors or Bud Light, not Heinekin,  represents a level of sustainability never before achieved.

The color comes from ECOSE® Technology, a revolutionary, new sustainable binder born from five years of intensive research. Based on rapidly renewable bio-based materials rather than non-renewable petroleum-based chemicals co… Continue Reading Green Gestalt: another benefit of drinking bottled beer

The Gull’s Nest is the 2009 GREEN BUILDER Special Focus Award Winning home from the Green Homes on Parade. It’s innovative design allows for main floor master suite with walk-in closet and privacy compartmental bath, spacious great room, open kitchen with breakfast bar,,2 bedrooms, bath, study and craft area on upper level, PLUS private balcony. The enclosed breezeway provides passive solar heat in winter and additional over-flow area for family gatherings or large parties…. Continue Reading The Gull’s Nest

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THE VILLAGE IN BURNS HARBOR WELCOME and INFORMATION CENTER, currently housed in this Energy Efficient & Environmentally Sustainable cottage style home. This home supports the green living standards in the Nation’s 1st Certified Green Neighborhood, The Village in Burns Harbor. A walkable neighborhood, open green space, beautiful street scapes, friendly front porches, and a real sense of community. A cottage style home efficiently maximizing easy main floor living. Before you walk through … Continue Reading The Brighton

An original Signature Series Homes is a magnificent two-story home with plenty of space for living and entertainment. Home allows for three bedrooms, with space for an additional bedroom or bonus room. Main floor features large kitchen, dining, and living areas that open onto screened in porch. Picture is of existing, occupied home in The Village. Contact US about building this home in The Village

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Built by Treasure Homes, Inc., The Gem features a superior level of energy efficiency at an affordable price by using a sealed, insulated, and conditioned building system. The performance level of this Energy 5 Star Plus home has been verified by a third party through diagnostic testing which generated a HERS rating of 46 on the Department of Energy scale and is ‘solar-ready’. Enhancements to indoor air quality, including fresh air ventilation and filtration, and use of low or no VOC mat… Continue Reading The GEM – NAHB’s Greenest Home in Indiana

The Sands is an ALL AMERICAN modular home, offered by THE GIVEN GROUP and is part of the original Signature collection at The Village in Burns Harbor.

Ideal living on a single floor, with very few stairs to climb. Three spacious bedrooms, entertainment kitchen, and open living. Available with basement containing additional bedrooms, a family room, and/or storage. Home can also be built with stairs to walk-up attic or future expansion.

Home shown is existing, occupied home in The Villa… Continue Reading The Sands