@KBHome Receives 2011 LEED for Homes Award
KB Home’s Primera Terra community has received a U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) 2011 LEED for Homes Award in recognition of “demonstrated leadership in the residential building marketplace.” Primera Terra is a 52-condominium community outfitted with energy saving and water conservation features located in Playa Vista, CA, an established pedestrian-friendly master-planned community.
KB Home estimates that the heating and cooling costs of the Primera Terra homes are as little as $57 per month. Efficiency levels were achieved without incorporating a solar power system or other renewable energy resources. Instead, KB focused on optimizing the building envelope and incorporating features like a cool roof to keep homeowners’ monthly operating costs low.
KB Home was also recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its “great strides in increasing water efficiency and awareness of the WaterSense label” with a 2011 WaterSense Partner of the Year award. WaterSense-labeled fixtures are standard features in all new homes built by KB Home.
