A look at home design trends over the past few years shows that homebuyers are increasingly looking for ways to live more sustainably. US News & World Report For example, in January we released 5 sustainable home designs that will be trending in 2024. New construction homes are one of the best ways to tick off the highly desirable sustainable home design trends, with energy efficiency built in from the start.
For homebuyers looking for energy efficiency and sustainable homes, new homes can be equipped with the latest in insulation, heating, ventilation and cooling units. Another benefit of new materials is the use of paints and building materials with low or no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can improve indoor air quality for homebuyers seeking greener home living. will be improved. Finally, the 2023 Texas Home Buyers and Sellers Report states that Texas new home buyers also value the ease of new home ownership. His 24.5 percent of new home buyers cited renovations as a motivation to avoid unexpected problems with plumbing and electrical.
Talia: Sustainability is built in
Acclaimed developer Nehemiah Company furthers its commitment to sustainability with Talia, its newest community in Mesquite. Talia works with well-known home builders known for their exceptional construction practices and incorporates green living principles into their master plans. These include facilities such as a butterfly garden and educational spaces, with the goal of managing stormwater responsibly, increasing biodiversity and promoting learning opportunities, according to Nehemiah Company President Robert Kembel. I am.
“Sustainability is at the forefront of what we create at Thalia,” Kembel said. “But beyond that, we want Thalia to be a place where families can thrive in harmony with nature, and wherever possible we combine the two missions.”
“For example, our playgrounds have educational features that allow children to learn about nature and build respect for nature while playing,” he said.
Butterfly gardens and natural landscape plantings will play a major role in water management. The development team will continue to consider other environmentally friendly systems.
Kembell said his company has received generous support from Mesquite city officials and will work with Keep Mesquite Beautiful to support the company’s mission to educate the community on the importance of things like recycling and reducing trash. He said he has a plan.
“We envision workshops to provide information on sustainable practices that residents can implement within their homes and communities,” he said.
come together for the community
Promoting the community aspect of sustainable living are parks, playgrounds, and centralized community hubs that encourage interaction between residents.
“A truly sustainable community is one that not only protects the environment, but also fosters a sense of belonging and togetherness among its residents,” Kembel said. “That’s what I want to do with Thalia.”
A community lake, yoga lawn, hammock grove, pool, and more than 30 miles of trails, including nearly 3 miles of dirt trails, encourage residents to spend time in nature.
The 612-acre community, located south of Interstate 20 along FM 2757, is moving quickly with construction expected to begin in 2023 and model home construction to begin this summer. Home sales are also expected to begin later this year, with some builders beginning pre-sales during the summer.
Builders Cadence Homes, Chesmar Homes, David Weekley Homes, Drees Custom Homes, and Highland Homes offer a variety of floor plans from townhomes to single-family homes on lots up to 70 feet.
Nehemiah Company’s other projects include Charis, a 565-acre community in Crowley, 2,000-acre Viridian in Arlington, and Arlington Commons, a luxury apartment community in Arlington.
For more information about Talia, please visit www.taliatx.com. For more information about The Nehemiah Company, please visit www.thenehemiahcompany.com.
