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Avant Garage by Postgreen Homes

Posted by developphilly on Dec 14, 2011 | 0 comments

Postgreen Homes comes to Fishtown in the form of four beautiful single family homes by the name of Avant Garage. Green, modern, healthy living at an attainable price point. These homes feature a unique split level design, super insulation, 2 car parking, yards and roof decks with city views.

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Key Project Stats

Avant Garage contains 4 homes with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths each. Each unit has it’s own 2 car garage and all homes have roof top decks surrounded by green roofs. The project is designed by Interface Studio Architects and is seeking both Energy Star and LEED Platinum certifications.

These 3 story units each contain a 2 car garage, private yard, roof deck and green roof. Each feature 3 bedrooms and two baths.

There are dozens of finish options that can be customized to those buying a home early on the Postgreen Homes website. Bamboo or cork floors kitchen cabinet and counter options on the ground floor. Take your pick of 3 different plumbing fixture packages along with a variety of Energy Star appliances.

Postgreen Homes is building the most energy efficient homes in Philly. They are the only builders using super insulated double stud walls and triple pane windows sourced from Canada. These along with air tight construction and high efficiency HVAC systems produce the most efficient homes on the market with the lowest monthly utility bills.

Water conservation is a key goal in every Postgreen Homes project through the use of low-flow fixtures, dual-flush toilets, water efficient appliances and rainwater catchment systems.

The collaboration between Interface Studio Architects has resulted in multiple AIA design awards at the local, state and national levels. In 2010 they won the LEED for Homes Project of the Year award. They are bringing the same philosophies to reNEWBOLD while aiming for both Energy Star and LEED Platinum certifications.

Avant Garage Rocks the Socks

The Avant Garage project features 4 homes from Postgreen, creator of the most energy efficient homes in Philadelphia. The new homes will target LEED Platinum certification, the highest rating for green homes, providing at least a 50% reduction in utility bills. Designed by award winning architects, the homes are a combination of sustainability and modern design. Enter in two car garage with work space/storage. Living area features 12 foot ceilings, with bamboo floors and huge windows. Elevated kitchen overlooks living area, with sleek cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Second level features 3 bedrooms, two full baths, laundry, and modern finishes. Entire home is customizable with options offered for flooring, countertops, cabinetry finishes, appliances, lighting and more. Professionally designed yards, Green Roof and Roof Deck Included! Time is running out to customize! Act now!

The split level design at Avant Garage with 13′ ceilings in the living room is our highest end design built to date. – Chad Ludeman, Postgreen Homes

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Neighborhood

Fishtown (19125)

One of Philly’s hottest up and coming neighborhoods, Fishtown is home to the Frankford Avenue Arts Corridor, featuring its many art galleries, restaurants, bars and shops. Check out famous establishments such as Johnny Brenda’s or new residents such as Steven Starr’s Frankford Hall Beer Garden. Located along the Market Frankford EL line, Fishtown is a mere minutes to downtown.

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More about the Developers

Postgreen Homes – A new type of real estate development company focusing on modern, green and affordable development in Philadelphia’s urban neighborhoods. Founded in 2009, the company has attracted a lot of attention for it’s progressively designed and highly efficient homes in the Kensington and Fishtown neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Multiple AIA and LEED Platinum awards have been earned by Postgreen Homes along with the LEED Project of the Year in 2010. (Learn More).

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