Water-Saving Features and Drought-Tolerant Front Yard Landscaping Standard at Rockrose

May 5, 2010 - PRLog -- Whether it’s sunny or raining, Southern California is in a perpetual drought, so water conservation is an important aspect of the new-home designs at Rockrose at The Foothills, according to builder Brookfield Homes (www.brookfieldsd.com). The leading San Diego builder even includes two no-cost choices of sustainable, drought-tolerant front-yard landscaping in the price of the eco-savvy single-family homes now selling in coastal Carlsbad.

“Water is a valuable resource, and restrictions on usage have become more common,” said Lora Heramb, vice president of sales and marketing for Brookfield Homes. “Buyers are conscientious about using less water and they are worried about water bills going up, so our eco-savvy approach at Rockrose includes numerous ways they will save water and money.”

Among the water saving features that are standard at every Carlsbad new home at Rockrose are:

•   Tankless water heaters
•   WaterSense faucets
•   Low-flow shower heads
•   Recirculating hot water system
•   Insulated hot water loop line
•   Water sensitive landscaping

In addition, Brookfield’s Rockrose Plan 2 model home has been certified a California Friendly Home by the Metropolitan Water District. Visitors will find water-wise features inside and out, including high-efficiency dual flush toilets, high-efficiency washing machine, smart irrigation controls, drip irrigation and minimal use of sod in the landscaping.

Both choices homebuyers have for front yard landscaping at Rockrose are drought-tolerant and sustainable, meaning the plants do not require a lot of water, fertilizer or maintenance. One of the choices includes some sod, which is irrigated with low precipitation spray heads that are as water-conscious as possible. The no sod choice features drip irrigation. Both landscape options have similar plant palates, including hybrid species of some native plants as well as drought-tolerant species adapted to Southern California. The yards are designed with shrubs, ornamental grasses and succulent ground cover to provide color and texture through all four seasons.

Water conservation is one of six areas of eco-savvy concentration incorporated into every home at Rockrose. The others are: energy conservation, waste reduction, indoor air quality, sustainable building materials / wood conservation, and renewable energy / solar power (optional). Additional eco-savvy options will be available at affordable prices, according to the builder.

Every home at Rockrose will exceed California’s standards for energy efficiency by at least 35 percent, and Brookfield Homes is the first and only builder in San Diego County with production homes at these increased efficiency levels.

Ranging from approximately 2,116 to 3,167 square feet, the four floor plans at Rockrose have three to four bedrooms and two to 4.5 bathrooms. Pricing for the single-family detached homes starts in the low $600,000s.

With model homes now open and Phase 1 sales under way, Rockrose at The Foothills is located in Carlsbad, about three miles from the ocean. For more information visit http://www.brookfieldsd.com. Information also is available by calling 888-284-8861. The Rockrose model homes and sales center are at 3538 Glen Ave., in Carlsbad. Sales office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday.

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