At a pessimistic time when “development” is often taken as a euphemism for environmental destruction, developer Jeff Teeny offers an optimistic possibility: What if he could create a resort community where the land design, the homes and the materials used to construct them could make the world a better place? Partnering with Andrew Montgomery of Terraforma, one of the Northwest’s most forward thinking Architects, they created a resort community that seems to do just that.  Off famed Highway 101 on the Central Oregon Coast, tucked between iconic scenery of the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade National Forest one will find it: The Villages at Cascade Head Resort.

Careful and considerate planning went in to the land use design, ensuring that less than 50% of the 630+ acres would be developed. The rest of the acreage is allotted for residents to take in the hiking trails, beach access, wildlife, and adjoining golf course. Inherent in the construction of the homes are sustainable building practices that drastically reduce waste and carbon footprint, while significantly increasing energy savings. The first and second-home buyers attracted to the “eco-community” are finding that the homes are affordable (starting at under $200k), amenity-rich, and are so easy to maintain that they have more time to enjoy the beach and all that the Pacific Northwest lifestyle and coastal living has to offer.

The development turned new ground when the U.S. Green Building Council began awarding the new homes hard-won LEED certifications on the PLATINUM level. This distinction began showing the world what kind of commitment to the environment this development and architect team truly has.

If you are going to live at the coast, wouldn’t you rather be enjoying the beach instead of the relentless upkeep that traditional homes on the coast desperately require? The homes at this eco-resort are built using high quality, sustainable concrete and "polysteel" construction with baked-on powder coated fiber cement siding, Cellular PVC trim and 50- Year roofing. The homes also feature high-performance, energy efficient amenities (including hydronics heating – a favorite for those that like warm floors to pad around on). As an added benefit, zero-scaping and native landscaping reduces needed irrigation and maintenance.  All that to say, these coastal homes don’t require constant exterior maintenance and they save residents 30-70% in energy costs. Imagine: enjoying a home at the coast that you own, but it doesn’t own you.

So, let’s recap: affordable “eco-sanctuary” resort homes at the Oregon Coast that are low maintenance, reduce resident’s carbon footprint, and saves $ every month in utility bills.  A better world they have developed, indeed!
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