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The Ridge is an Energy Star Partner.

Green Design & Green Build

Here at the Ridge we have followed a "double green" approach. To begin with we followed a careful land use design method called "conservation planning" which enhances the quality of life for residents through maximizing the preservation of green space while simultaneously creating a comfortable, walkable community. Then we carefully selected builders who use our green building program to create beautiful, energy-efficient, ENERGY STAR labeled, homes that cost less to maintain.

GREEN DESIGN

The Ridge at Chukker Creek is an example of "conservation planning" - a design method advocated by renowned land planner Randall Arendt. We sought to break with the recent tradition of huge, impersonal developments and look back to a time when walkable villages, surrounded by farms and forests, fostered the development of vibrant communities with charming character. Here at the Ridge we have:

  • Conserved green space so that it borders almost all of our homesites
  • Carefully positioned homesites to offer views of pristine conservation land that will never be developed
  • Preserved over 60 acres of open space critical for maintaining healthy wildlife habitats and preserving the rural character of the area - The Freeman Nature Preserve.
  • Created a walkable community and a trail system that passes through the Freeman Nature Preserve and around the Solstice Meadow farms area.
  • Modeled our plans on a historic village style with quiet tree-lined roads and community amenities in the center.
  • Worked to preserve the equestrian character of the area and to maximize the enjoyment for our horse lovers and their horses.
  • Sought to create a more livable community that offers a healthy, happy and relaxing lifestyle in a charming pastoral environment, yet still feels an integral part of the "All American" city of Aiken.

GREEN BUILD

New homes at The Ridge at Chukker Creek are not only beautiful and comfortable, but built green. Green building is an integrated approach to design and construction from the initial conceptual phase through the last details of completion.

The Ridge at Chukker Creek is a proud builder of ENERGY STAR labeled homes. ENERGY STAR qualified products and practices help you save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the U.S. EPA and U.S. DOE. The ENERGY STAR label also designates superior energy performance in homes and buildings.

Our premier green builders create homes that:

  • Conserve natural resources
  • Promote energy efficiency
  • Improve indoor air quality

Homeowners benefit by:

  • Knowing that they have done the right thing for the environment
  • Saving on utility and maintenance costs
  • Living healthier

Green-built homes have:

  • Beautiful and efficient design
  • Proper sighting to ensure the best views, natural airflow and solar use
  • High energy efficiency: for example we use a high performance foam insulation package which greatly reduces energy costs.
  • Extensive recycled or recyclable content
  • Locally manufactured components
  • No or low VOC content
  • No solvent, urea or phenol formaldehyde containing materials