Built SMART. Environmentally friendly, superior structural integrity, with reduced energy use and cost on the most beautiful beach in Baja.
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Full cast-in-place structural concrete (no post and beam here!)
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Exceeds Seismic Zone 4 design (California earthquake design)
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Exceeds IBC Hurricane 5 criteria
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Exceeds California energy efficiency insulation requirements
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Internal and external acoustical control (QuadLock and QuadDeck system of 4” of foam and 6-12” of concrete for unit separation in walls, plus 9” of foam and 2½” of concrete for unit separation in the floors See
www.quadlock.com)
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Use of “radiant barrier” at roof and roof terrace to further reduce heat loads
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Exceeds “LEED” qualifications for certification of Green Buildings (US Green Building Council)
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Evaporative cooled central chiller plant makes “ice storage” (thermal storage) at night resulting in lower hourly electricity costs, and reduced air condition costs by 50%
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Electronically monitored cooling usage by unit can provide bill back info by day, week, or month
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Four state-of-the-art solar panels exclusively provide power to two large spas and pool with 5,000 gallons of 140 degree F water (even on a cold winter day)
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Windows and patio doors are dual-glazed, argon-filled, tinted and low E
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Eight-foot high front doors are insulated and gasketed
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Sanitary sewer treated on site with a modern “bio” system
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Clean gray water used for landscaping
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Exterior “plaster” made of ester resin bonds to ester foam providing a “20-year” finish – see
www.Permacrete.com
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High end interior features and finishes include large bathrooms and kitchens, slab granite counters, travertine floor tile throughout and slab marble bathroom counters
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Comprehensive satellite TV distribution system with filters and powered amplifiers including hubs at the service area of each unit
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Electronic phone switching systems (powered routers and phone switch) offered for modem phone and internet services, room to room intercom, and communication with building manager and security
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CCTV and electronic security monitored 24 hours a day on site by full time guard
