ISSAQUAH HIGHLANDS LIVING GREEN

Issaquah Highlands is a new model of how to live in the Northwest, combining access to woods, trails, open space and parks with an urban-village lifestyle of convenience. Issaquah Highlands is pedestrian and alternative transportation friendly with a network of sidewalks and trails, making it easy to walk or to bike from place-to-place.

Under the leadership of Port Blakely Communities, Issaquah Highlands continues to pioneer in sustainable development and green homebuilding. Here are some of the newest innovations in stewardship you’ll find at Issaquah Highlands.

What is Living Green?
An ENERGY STAR® certified home has been performance tested by an independent third party so it can be verified to be energy efficient. This means an extra measure of comfort and monthly energy savings for its owner.

What Can I Do?
1. Choose a Built Green™ 4-Star and/or ENERGY STAR® (or equivalent) certified home.
2. Reduce, re-use and recycle at home and at work!
3. Telecommute one day a week! It’s easy with Issaquah Highlands high-speed fiber-optic network.

History
Port Blakely Communities, the developer of Issaquah Highlands, is a company committed to environmental stewardship. Originally founded as a tree growing company, a culture of sustainability has permeated its operations. Nowhere is this commitment more dramatically...

The Nation’s First
Zero Energy Neighborhood
Located right here in the Issaquah Highlands, zHome is setting the stage for future, ultra-green homes throughout the country.

U.S. Green Building Council
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Built Green™
ENERGY STAR® Homes Northwest
Energy Star
EPA's Product Stewardship Web site
King County EcoConsumer Resources
Forest Stewardship Council Everything you want to know about green building
National Association of Homebuilders Research Center (NAHB)
Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC)
Environmental Protection Agency
Energy and Environmental Building Association (EEBA)