The New View in Midtown Living!
SkyHill is a group of twelve townhomes located at the high point of North Avenue at Bonaventure Avenue with breathtaking views of Downtown, Midtown, and Buckhead SkyHill is just a block away from Ponce De Leon Avenue, with access to a plethora of restaurants, markets and entertainment and only steps from the proposed beltline and the redevelopment project of Old Fourth Ward including Old Fourth Ward Park, City Hall East, The Fourth Apartments, Southern Dairies, Ponce Park South, and a short distance from the shops and restaurants of Inman Park.
Built by Cablik Enterprises, LLC and designed by the architects of Derek Seiling of Kuo Diedrich Architecture, SkyHill promises to be an outstanding project to brighten the streets of Atlanta. The townhomes feature a striking, modern style, enticing others in the area to meet their standard. Drive-under garages supply plenty of parking, and each townhome has a rooftop terrace to increase the living space while providing outdoor relaxation areas.
Atlanta has been waiting for a project like SkyHill to grace its streets, and once it is completed, it will make a mark that will last forever. Click on the brochure link below for more information.
August 28th, 2008
Energy costs are on everyone’s mind, and alternatives are a hot property – though many homebuyers aren’t sure how to find and evaluate them. There are a number of technologies to choose from which can help make your next house the home of the future.
Alternative energy gives new meaning to the real estate mantra of “location, location, location” – what works in sunny California may be different from what works on the windy plains. But just as there are many styles of homes for buyers’ diverse tastes, there are varied options in energy systems – with more than one sometimes working hand-in-hand for the same house.
Wind Power
Wind power – an ancient energy source now seen in high-tech “windmill farms” with tall propeller-like turbines – has come down in the cost for generating electricity by over 80 percent since 1981. Geothermal energy – home heating powered by underground steam warmed up by the temperature of the earth itself – is a source getting more attention in the American West.
Relocate
Relocating homeowners can choose to move to areas where wind generation is lowering electricity costs, while geothermal energy has applications for both large-scale power plants and individual homes. There has also been progress in residential settings with fuel cells, power systems that convert natural gas fuel to electricity through a chemical reaction with hydrogen, producing just water as a byproduct.
Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
Perhaps the most familiar and popular source of renewable alternative energy remains the sun itself. Photovoltaic (PV) systems, which convert sunlight to electricity, have shown great energy-bill savings and homeowner satisfaction. These systems, which have been likened to a car that makes its own gas, are now available in the form of roof tiles that can integrate attractively with regular roofing.
Households that use roof tiles have found some 80 percent of their electricity needs supplied by them. The homes can remain on the conventional power grid for the rest; at sunnier times when the home produces more energy than it can use, it goes back into the grid and credits the homeowners’ account, literally turning back their electric meter. Across the country rebates from utility companies and tax credits from government are available for such setups. It’s a way of contributing not only to the global community by using up less nonrenewable energy, but also to your own neighbors by freeing up conventional power.
Solar tiles are growing in popularity with home-development builders, and are seen as paying for themselves in savings and simplicity of maintenance. The savings increase considerably in combination with energy-efficient appliances. For example, in Sylmar, California’s Village Green complex, this mix is a standard feature and the average resident has been shown to pay one-tenth in monthly utility bills what other town residents pay.
Your local real estate professional can help advise you on what energy alternatives are most available and may work best in your area. A little shopping around may shed light on options that make yesterday’s technological dreams today’s homeowner dream-come-true.
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Solar Panel Photo credits: clownfish (My Urban City)
May 28th, 2008
Although My Urban City’s main audience is the Atlanta population, as big supporters of Green Building, we’re presenting you The Lucida: Upper East Side’s First LEED-Certified Green Building.
Illuminating Lexington Avenue between 85th and 86th streets, The Lucida brings a new expression of innovation and tradition within the true comforts of home to the Upper East Side. Graced by a dramatic glass curtain wall designed by renowned architects Cook + Fox, the building’s 110 luxuriously spacious two- to five-bedroom residences feature richly-styled interiors by S. Russell Groves. As the Upper East Side’s first LEED-certified green building, residents can enjoy a healthier, balanced lifestyle with exclusive amenities and services, including a La Palestra Fitness Wellness and Spa with indoor pool and fireplace and an indoor playground designed exclusively by Kidville, NY. Filled with an abundance of natural light, The Lucida provides expansive, diverse layouts geared to professionals and families who seek a new standard of living in one of Manhattan’s most prestigious neighborhoods.
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