Ryder Homes takes environmental conservation seriously, which is why our homes
are crafted with the utmost consideration for you…and the world around you.
Please note: some Green Building features listed are California and/or Nevada specific depending
on Title 24 requirements and project specifications.

  1. Photovoltaic Solar Panels—optional
    1. Consumption of electricity reduces during peak times.
    2. Lowers electrical bills.
    3. Reduces reliance on local utility and could allow for buyer to sell excess power back to utility.
  2. Ceiling Fans—standard and optional
    1. Helps to circulate air to keep homes cool so less need for A/C units.
  3. Fluorescent Lighting—standard and optional
    1. Requires less energy and lasts up to 10 times longer than incandescent light bulbs.
  4. Increased Insulation—standard
    1. Increased wall and ceiling insulation reduces heat loss and gain.
  5. Energy-Efficient Windows (Low-E)—standard
    1. Increases homes energy efficiency, keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
  6. Tankless Water Heater—standard and optional
    1. Reduces energy usage by heating water only when you need it.
  7. Construction Materials Recycling—standard
    1. Reduces landfill disposal.
    2. Prevents pollution and waste generation.
  8. Integrated Pavers—optional
    1. Permeable concrete pavers improve landscape drainage.
  9. Central House Vacuum—optional
    1. Improves air quality in home by reducing dust.
  10. Green Seal Criteria Paint—standard
    1. Paints meet green seal criteria for volatile organic compound (VOC) and toxic substances.
    2. No crystalline silica.
  11. Appliances—standard and optional
    1. Energy Star® rating.
    2. Water conserving, front-load washers.
  1. 90% AFUE Furnace—standard and optional
    1. High-efficiency furnace.
  2. Dual-Zone HVAC System & 5/2 Thermostats—standard as required by design
    1. Dual-zone system saves money by conditioning only the rooms you are using.
    2. Allow HVAC to be off during the weekday or setup with time-settings to only be in use when there is someone home.
  3. Landscape Design—Water Conserving—standard
    1. Front-yard landscape design to ensure proper water runoff to reduce water waste.
    2. Multi-station timers with repeat start time.
    3. Separate irrigation valves for different plant types (drip/overhead spray). Check valves are installed to prevent low head drainage. Plants with similar water usage are grouped together.
  4. Puron® Air Conditioning Units—standard and optional
    1. Air conditioners with Puron® refrigerant, the world’s first long-term solution to ozone depletion.
  5. Trex®, or equivalent, Decking—standard on all decks that do not require waterproofing
    1. Decking made from reclaimed waste material.
    2. No moisture, U.V., or insect damage.
  6. Foam Wrap—on all one-coat stucco homes
    1. Reduces heating costs.
    2. Keeps home cooler in summer.
  7. Fiber Cement Siding—standard, where applicable on homes
    1. Use in lieu of wood.
    2. Fire and termite resistant.
    3. Does not warp.
  8. Tightly Sealed Duct Systems—standard
    1. Reduces duct leakage, dust, and ensures optimum heating efficiency.
  9. Whole House Fan - optional
    1. Uses 75% less energy to run than an air conditioning unit.

Information and features listed on this page are subject to change at any time without notice due to the availability and/or change in project specifications, requirements, or market. Ryder Homes will update information in as timely a manner as possible should a change occur, but will not be held responsible for dated information.