About Sequoya Commons

• Project and Construction
• Development Features
• Environment and Energy

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  • Environmental Efficiency
  • Energy Saving Features
  • Green Construction Features
• Neighborhood History

Environmental Efficiency: In addition to promoting efficient land use, the redevelopment will minimize the site’s storm water runoff.  Currently, the site is one of Madison’s largest storm water contributors, with nearly all of its storm water reaching the Lake Wingra watershed. Working with Friends of Lake Wingra, the development team was able to identify a storm water management strategy able to significantly decrease storm water runoff.     

The new development’s storm water runoff system, coupled by the large increase in green landscapes, will allow the site to retain over 65% of storm water on-site. An additional 10% of storm water runoff will be treated before reaching the city storm sewer system and Lake Wingra.

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Energy Saving Features:
• A.O. Smith 94% extra high efficiency,
sealed combustion central water heating system.
• Energy Star dishwashers, front load washing machines
and refrigerators.
• 92% efficient furnaces with 13 SEER air conditioning units.
• Energy Star compact fluorescent light fixtures in common areas.
• Energy Star low sone bath fans.
• Low E window glass.
• Programmable set-back thermostats.
• R-19 insulation in exterior walls.
• An average R-Value of 36 at the tapered, rigid roof insulation
• Air barrier at entire building envelope to minimize energy
loss due to convection through exterior walls.
• Light sensors in common storage areas.
• Energy efficient fluorescent lighting in parking garage.

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Green Construction Features:
• Lyptus wood (sustainable and quickly renewable resource) for common area trim.
• Emphasized use of engineered lumber in lieu of steel for beams and columns where possible.
• Formaldehyde free insulation used in walls and floor system.
• Rain gardens for on-site water infiltration of site and roof storm water.
• On site cardboard and wood recycling construction program.
• Materials salvaged, recycled and re-used during demolition.
• Built on existing site to reduce sprawl and utilize existing utilities and community connections.
• Extensive use of large windows to maximize day light.
• Option for energy efficient lighting package within units.
• Options for bamboo or linoleum floors.
• Option for high efficiency furnace filter.
• Option for reduced flow shower heads.
• Exploring use of solar panels at south elevation.

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