Presidio Border Patrol Housing Development Phase II
1101 North, Erma Ave, Presidio, TX 79845
Project Details:
This project is a federal government housing project consisting of 26 single-family attached homes (13 duplexes) and one single-family detached home built for U.S. Border Patrol employees along the U.S. Mexican Border in Presidio Texas.
Challenges:
The very remote location of this project posed many scheduling challenges. Located an 8-hour drive from our office, travel to Presidio Texas required substantial planning and coordination with the construction team. The severe desert climate also posed challenges for interior comfort and water usage.
Solutions:
Extra effort to coordinate with the builder was a prerequisite for success on this project. Keeping in the loop on the construction schedule, strong communication prior to site visits to assure things were truly ready, along with the builder being willing to turn all the units over at once for final inspection and testing allowed Green Insight to successfully certify all 27 homes in this difficult remote location at above their desired certification target of Silver.
The project utilized a stout building envelope with roof assembly insulation over R40 and walls of R22 to help maintain occupant comfort and energy efficiency in this dry, hot location. These values are above what we typically see in a hot dry environment. By utilizing sparse yet effective planting choices that were suited for the desert locale, outdoor water usage was drastically reduced.
RESULTS:
Our project success
What our clients are saying
“Green Insight is always available on-site and in real-time. Their ability to turn things around and keep a project on track distinguishes GI from competitors. They are also creative and willing to roll with the punches. In my world, things don’t always work out perfectly but the team at Green Insight is always open to finding creative solutions to figure out the most timely, cost-efficient way to resolve issues.”
Casey Cameron
Project Manager, Pavilion Construction
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Director of Development, Landmark Homes
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Ceri Jones
Owner, Trailhead Homes
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