Chapel Hill Durham Real Estate

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. 

What is LEED? LEED is the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™, the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings’ performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. LEED provides a roadmap for measuring and documenting success for every building type and phase of a building lifecycle.

LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of  high performance “green” homes. A green home uses less energy, water, and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. The net cost of owning a LEED home is comparable to that of owning a conventional home.

The LEED Rating System is the nationally recognized standard for green building. LEED certification recognizes and rewards builders for meeting the highest performance standards, and gives homeowners confidence that their home is durable, healthy, and environmentally friendly.

Ask one of our dedicated real estate agents on the Great Triangle Homes - The Shuping Advantage Team about “green” homes in Chapel Hill, Durham, Hillsborough, Pittsboro and surrounding areas.  Or, for more information, visit the U.S. Green Buliding Council’s website at http://www.usgbc.org/. 

East 54, an upscale urban living development by East West Partners, will be comprised of luxury condominiums with high-end finishes, office space, shopping, restaurants and hotel.  Upscale amenities include rooftop pool, clubhouse, fitness center, open spaces, walking & biking trails and more. 

Situated on Highway 54 on the site of the Best Western University Inn and adjacent to UNC-Finley Golf Course, East 54 will be built with the environment in mind.  Committed to Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED program, East West Partners will construct with energy efficient building techniques. 

Groundbreaking is expected to be started in the fall of 2007 with early occupancy expected as early as 2009.  Great Triangle Homes - The Shuping Advantage Team will negotiate on your behalf the best price, terms and conditions of your Offer to Purchase and Contract.  We continually take education courses to refine our skills to be professional and represent Buyers to get the best price and terms possible. Not only is our service free to you, but we will actually save you money!

For more information, contact our Buyer Specialist Wilma Gunnesch who can give you up-to-date information on this new exciting community.