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Coburn Development is dedicated to creating a better -built environment.  This commitment is obvious in all phases of our work; from our overall community planning to the way we choose building materials.  Your CDI home is constructed throughout to create a healthier place for you and your family to live, as well as to have a low impact on the environment we all share.


A Few Specific Features of Coburn Design at Holiday Neighborhood:
•    Exceed the stringent City of Boulder Green Points standards, in some cases receiving up to 60% more points than required
•    Exceed the required energy efficiency under the 2000 International Energy Code, in some case by more than 40%
•    Meet extremely high-energy efficiency standards.  In a recent third part analysis, the unit tested received a 5-star rating of 86 points, exceeding the requirements for Colorado E-star rating and meeting the level required for the EPA’s Energy Star label.  
•    Sound Rating exceeds International sound transmission standards
•    Copper water supply piping
•    Unique floor plans designed for better resale

Coburn Development Designs are Built-Green in all three of the major areas.

Energy Efficiency
•    90%+ efficient furnaces, saving money and energy
•    Insulated to exceed the International Energy Code Standard
•    Setback Thermostat
•    Energy efficient windows with Low-E glass
•    HVAC systems designs to promote Air Desertification, which lowers energy bills  

Indoor Air Quality and Health
•    Low Solvent Construction Adhesives
•    Sealed gas furnaces
•    Wherever possible, Coburn Construction features sealed Mechanical room doors
•    Non-CCA treated decking



Conservation of Natural Resources  
•    Wood, metal and cardboard construction debris are recycled on Coburn projects at the Holiday Drive-in site
•    Wherever possible, Coburn Construction features non-wood siding material
•    Recycled content decking material
•    Coburn uses OSB sub floors, as opposed to resource intensive plywood
•    Coburn uses OSB and gypsum wall board wall sheathing, as opposed to resource intensive plywood
•    Engineered lumber floor joists and roof trusses, as opposed to resource intensive dimensional lumber