Inman Green

Richard J.
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Barely Green.

I saw these homes this past weekend as a part of a home tour and I've got to say that I agree with The A.'s review. It's fairly obvious that these townhomes were designed and built to barely meet the marginal definition of a green building and to be marketed as such. Like The A. said, the developers are more concerned with tacking on premiums for features that really are not that green, but are overtly pushed as being so, rather than putting in systems and features that really do something (environmentally speaking). The jacuzzi on the roof of the unit is ridiculous as well as the fact that try to spin a few little patches of grass as being some type of green roof which is anything but. The developers obviously want to get credit for expensive green systems without actually paying for them/installing them. Seems to be a real greenwash marketing campaign they have going.

On the way home, we actually drove by two really cool modern projects that were probably the greenest homes I've ever seen in Georgia. I'm surprised they were not on the tour. They had solar power, solar hot water, and a real green roof. We didn't get to go inside, but the brochure looked really cool and they were cheaper than Inman Green. Their website is http://www.concoursee.com

Angela P.
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Pick Your Carats

As you’re shopping for your next eco-friendly home, look for one that comes with precious metal – the Gold LEED Certification for Homes. When it comes to Green, LEED is one of the award that matters and Inman Green is the only multi-family development in Georgia to carry the title. And, to top if off, EarthCraft House and ENERGY STAR certfications will be awarded any day now.

Inman Green gleams with energy- saving appliances, efficient, sustainable materials and eco-friendly landscaping. All of which help you keep more of your valuable gold in your pockets – saving up to 48% more on energy costs than a non Gold LEED Certified home.

Like gold, a LEED certification always has value. Being eco-conscious, energy efficient and located intown will remain marketable commodities no matter what happens on Wall Street. Go to www.inmangreen.com to read more about Inman Green.

Angela's keywords: green LEED for Homes EarthCraft House ENERGY STAR eco-friendly LEED GOLD

The A.
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Putting Green in the Name...First Hint That it's Not.

Inman Green is anything but green. LEED certification does not always denote eco-friendliness and in many instances, LEED buildings are proven to be less energy efficient than comparable structures. One of LEED's biggest problems is there is no performance testing after the structure is built. So you could put all sorts of features in a place that doesn't even need them (like recycled rainwater for landscaping on a 95% impervious site; Inman Green), and get LEED certified, never knowing if that building will ever perform as it is purported to. There is nothing green about gas fireplaces and electrically run jacuzzis. Anyone with a shred of understanding regarding sustainabilty would realize this. Though the sustainability bar is set inaffectualy low for Atlanta, this development barely qualifies as such. It takes a lot more than recycled glass countertops to have truly sustainable structure.

Inman Green's LEED Gold status comes mostly from gaining points based onthe site location and the implementation of easier achieved, and less environmentally beneficial, credits. I know because I'm a LEED AP myself and have first hand knowledge of the project. Oh yeah..the project isn't even registered on USGBC's website as being LEED certified. "Working toward" LEED Gold and actually attaining it are greatly different. Marketing it in any other way is not only deceptive, but illegal.

Real enegy efficiency and production are not even addressed in this project and it's green claims are sadly uninformed and disingenous at best. Stop using green as way to tack on premiums to your developments and start researching and implemening environmentally responsible building practices because it's the way development should be done. Pelle development's overt lack of understanding of green practices, and their fundamental intention, is embarrassing. Who else would think being close to MARTA and having concrete floors are constituents of a green building? Inman Greenwash.

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Pam A.
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LEED By Example

When you are shopping for green real estate, you're bound to encounter many alluring terms and eco-friendly concessions. Every nod to the environment is nice but if you really want to switch over to the green side, LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council is the only way to go.

One LEED certified development making its debut is Inman Green, a small, sustainable community tucked away at the edge of Inman Park. And Inman Green doesn't stop at basic certification. This gem of a development is LEED for Homes Gold Certified, the only multi-family development in Georgia to do so.

Just like in the Olympics, you don't earn the gold without being extraordinary. Inman Green is efficient, sustainable and energy- saving top to bottom, inside and out. Gold LEED homes are estimated save a stunning 48% more energy than their non-gold neighbors. Which means a gold star for you and a nice envious shade of green for everyone else.

Email info@thecareteam.net, or walk or bike on over and see why they make great neighbors. http://www.inmangreen.com

About Pelle Development Group - Pelle Development Group is an innovative and niche-oriented real estate company focusing on urban, multi-family development and investment. With over fifteen years combined experience in developing and construction, this husband and wife team has experienced great success. http://www.pelledevelopment.com

Pam's keywords: green home LEED certified Gold Level LEED for Homes Atlanta Georgia sustainable eco friendly