Montgomery Farms

Lee Hall, President of Sustainable Structures showed us through the first LEED Gold home in Collin County.  The home is located on Montgomery Farms, a development in Allen.  Lee is a member of USGBC and is the LEED ND (neighborhood development) specialist for the area.  This 6,000 sq foot home boasts a projected electric bill of approximately $1,200 dollars a year!  I'm ready to move in!  Native woods, no voc paints, a concrete roof combined with a standing seam roof, and a rain capture garden are just a few of this home's features. The efficiencies are common sense.  This beautiful stair case is in the foyer.


Lee explains his wall technology.  Each builder we visited with had their own spin on constructing a tight envelope.  Lee prefers to use stick built with some modifications such as the braces and reinforcements in the corners.  

Wisteria, native to the farm is used throughout the landscape.  Also notice the native stone as well as the berm in the background.  It provides a sound barrier for the busy street on the other side.  

 

These trees were reclaimed from another development and moved to this location.  As a sustainable feature, Montgomery Farms also grows trees to harvest.

I want this system.  It allows you to program your water temperature for your bath or shower.  No more juggling the faucets to get the right temperature.  A great way to save money and water.

This corner is the gateway or "marker" for this sustainable area that includes Montgomery Farms.  This property borders the Connemara Meadow Preserve we toured earlier.  Across the street are 200 acres that are part of a sustainable neighborhood pilot program sponsored by USGBC.  www.montgomeryfarm.com and www.ssotx.com