All this talk of LEED- What does it even mean? Read LEED, from the October issue of the Jeffrey Journal, for a crash course on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).
However, for a little more insight into the LEED application and what we’re doing at Jeffrey Place to secure that Platinum certification, we sat down with our City and Regional Planning interns to get the scoop on their research. Read on as these OSU graduate students answer some of your most burning questions about LEED.
What is LEED? How will it benefit our neighborhood? What other projects in Columbus are getting LEED-ND certified? What’s the application look like? How’s it scored? And other questions are answered in this Q&A.
Whether you’re in the market for a new home today, or you plan on being in the market in your lifetime, you’ll want to know more about this cutting edge program.
L.E.E.D.- they're 4 little letters that can mean 1 huge difference in your future investment.
As Nancy Keates battles over cost and energy efficiency of the insulation in her new home in today's Wall Street Journal she brings up a valid point for anyone considering a new home.
"Given what's happening with oil prices, anyone building a new home now would be crazy not to make it as energy efficient as possible.
Heating and cooling account for 50% to 70% of the energy used in a typical home, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. And much energy and money is wasted when air leaves or enters the house because of poor insulation."
She discusses the values of insulation, and discusses her search for a the best insulation at a reasonable price.
The two types of insulation she is debating between have R-values that hover around 4.
"The way you measure how effective insulation is in resisting heat flow is the R-Value. The higher the R-value, the better the resistance."
Jeffrey Place homeowners can rest easy with R-values in the double digits! The Courtyard Townhomes, for instance, boast R-13 insulation in the walls, and R-39 insulation in the ceilings. The 2"x 4" wall framing with 16" in between units add to the heavy insulation and high energy efficiency of the townhomes. For more information about the construction of the Courtyard Townhomes, or the concrete and steel Lofts, or even the innovative modular construction of NB1 check out the site, or schedule your appointment today!
Click below to read Nancy Keates full article Unwrapping the Puzzle of Insulation.
After finding the perfect space, placing the reservation and securing financing the Jeffrey Place resident is faced with a very important question. This question often leads to the biggest dilemna they will face throughout the entire purchasing process:
What is my style?
With all of the options and opportunities to personalize your home at Jeffrey Place, a buyer could get overwhelmed! Don't worry, our team will help you every step of the way. Let us take care of the researching, pricing, and gathering of samples. Our expertise can guide you to create a space with your very own style.
But what is your style? Take this fun quiz from HGTV and see whether you're a Cool Eclectic, an Elegant Old World, a Country Cottage, or a Chic Contemporary.
Answer this 10 question quiz, and then see what style fits you best. Whatever the result- we can help you create that home at Jeffrey Place!
June flew by, and we’re moving into the dog days of the summer. It’s getting hot outside, but soak it up. Before we know it, it will be snowing again in Columbus! Between your poolside fun and barbeques, check out one of these fun events in July.
Another month of reasons to love the Italian Village neighborhood! Here are a few things you definitely won’t want to miss this month:
July 3rd, 2008 Red, White & BOOM Downtown Columbus
Touted as one of the best firework displays in the Nation; Red, White & Boom has been wow-ing families for years. This year the location has changed ever so slightly, so don’t miss the new generation of Columbus fireworks! Looking for a great spot to see the show? Need a place to park your car for the night? Everyone is welcome to Jeffrey Place. The streets are public streets after all!
Join us and watch the fireworks from the neighborhood. Perhaps next year you will be viewing the fireworks from your own rooftop terrace at Jeffrey Place? Stay tuned to the Jeffrey Place website for our pictures from the show!
July 25-27, 2008 Jazz & Rib Fest Downtown Riverfront; 614.645.7995; www.hotribscooljazz.org
Enjoy great music while tasting some of the best ribs in the Midwest. The downtown scene mixed with the festive events will be a sure hit with your friends and family. This lively atmosphere is exactly what summers are for!
Read about more fantastic events for the upcoming month!
City Hop 2008; Jeffrey Place Showcases Loft Living
If you joined City Hop in 2007 what you might remember most was the heat! But this year, we enjoyed a nice breeze, warm sun and great weather for checking out the downtown condo scene. Columbus Landmarks' put out a great event, and hundreds of people shuttled around the city checking out the urban dwellings.
Jeffrey Place featured loft living for this year's City Hop. The building is still a few weeks out from completion, but the vanilla envelope Jeffrey Place residents get to personalize, is pretty complete. Using beautiful plants, and furniture, we decked out one of the units to show how luxurious urban living is done!
Columbus residents and visitors enjoyed the beautiful day from this gorgeous urban oasis. Click below for even more pictures of the Lofts
Building Blocks at Jeffrey Place: Public Infrastructure
Italian Village’s newest streets have received some finishing touches over the past few weeks. Barrels have dotted the Jeffrey Place site, as the Corna Kokosing finished aprons, paving, sidewalks and handicap accessible ramps on 4th Street, Neruda Avenue and 6th Avenue.Check out pictures on the Jeffrey Place blog.
At Jeffrey Place, our entire infrastructure is publicly dedicated. Building public streets isn’t the norm among private developers these days. And as one of the only urban developers in Columbus opting to do so, we often hear the question- “why bother?”
To us, it seemed like a no brainer. Read on to find out more about the value of public infrastructure. And learn another hard hitting question you'll want an answer to when shopping for your new home!
Have you been driving past Jeffrey Place and wondering about that steel and concrete building perched on the east side of the site? Perhaps you’ve been reading about the gorgeous architecture, and careful details involved in the designs by legendary architect, George Acock? Have you been chomping at the bit to get inside and see the building for yourself, but you haven’t been able to make it for a personal tour?
Well, my friend, here’s your chance. During City Hop on June 14th, 2008, the Lofts at Jeffrey Place will be open to the public. City Hop runs from 10:00-6:00, but if you stop by from 3:00-6:00, you can enjoy a cold beer, some tasty snacks, and the afternoon breeze on the 700 sq. ft. terrace of one of the units in the building. Take a peek at the skylights illuminating the building, and the floor to ceiling glass in all of the units, and even in the common halls that flood the building with natural light. Tired of having your view limited? Ride on up to the roof, and check out panoramic views of the city of Columbus from 60+ feet in the sky.
Whether you want to spend the day hopping around downtown condos, or just want to check out the Lofts at Jeffrey Place for yourself, Saturday is the perfect day for you!
If you aren’t going on the tour, click for the full article, and then print out the ticket from our website, and use it to get into the building on Saturday. To do the whole tour, you'll need to purchase a ticket from Columbus Landmarks, but this printable ticket will certainly let you into the premier loft space in Columbus! If you have any questions, or need help with the ticket, call us at 614.297.7448, or email us at sales@jeffreyplace.com!
At the beginning of each year, the Short North Business Association (SNBA) chooses a theme for every month of the year. The galleries, boutiques and shops in the Short North Arts and Entertainment district then follow that theme throughout the month, through events, promotions, andmost importantly- at Gallery Hop.
The themes this year have ranged from Going Green, to Celebrating Women, and this month Pride in Diversity. While in July we’ll be celebrating the 275th Gallery Hop, in August we’re spotlighting Columbus Arts. By teaming up with local artist groups, the SNBA will produce three events in August to showcase local artists, and spotlight one of Columbus, Ohio’s claims to fame!
Now while, it may feel a little early to be planning your August Calendar, if you’re interested in participating, you’ll want to make sure you throw your hat in the ring by June 27th, 2008. Click below for more information about this event, and find out how to participate! Whether you’re an artist yourself, or know an artist that might be interested, this is one event you won’t want to miss!
4 Little Letters. 1 Big Difference. How LEED Protects You
Florals and purples might be ruling the runway this spring but the real “it” color these days is green. As consumers attempt to reduce their personal impact on the ecosystem, the demand for environmentally friendly products is rising rapidly. And manufacturers from clothes, to cars and food to homes, are trying to get green. And while this trend towards “being green” is creating a whole host of eco-friendly merchandise; it’s also leading to a whole new marketing phenomena- greenwashing.
Greenwashing is the use of misleading information to create a positive “green” public image. Companies, products and organizations use double-speak, vague terms, and technical sounding jargon to make consumers think a product is environmentally sound. Sure business ethics classes are having a ball with this new phenomenon, but what do we as the consumer do to make sure our efforts towards being green, aren’t being thwarted by marketing!? In the building industry, builders, homeowners and consumers look to the LEED rating system to find the real deal in green homes. Read on to learn more about greenwashing and how the LEED system can ensure your green efforts go rewarded!
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