All the talk about The Acropolis up-and-coming Nashville TN real estate is true.   Fashioned after the Acropolis near the Parthenon at the top of the hill in Athens, The Acropolis downtown Nashville homes will blend the beauty and strength of the past with the best amenities of the present.  Lovely views of Centennial Park and the skyline of Nashville real estate from a living room couch or large dining room window enhance the beauty of this convenient Middle Tennessee real estate option.

Designed to be the highest-rated, energy-efficient homes in Tennessee, these Nashville TN town homes meet the standards required for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) platinum certification—the highest possible--among the U.S. Green Building Council’s ratings.  Avant-garde in their efforts, developers incorporated the latest in technology in the plans to maximize energy efficiency and savings.  Less than 10 U.S. residences have achieved that goal. 

The six uniquely designed town homes, ranging in price from $850,000 to $1.4 million, will be at the corner of Parthenon and Avoca avenues.  Each town home in the Nashville gated community will offer special features and amenities such as rooftop balconies and gardens, private balconies, private garages, open floor plans, an elevator, Forestry Stewardship Council exotic hardwood floors, custom bookcases, a pre-wired sound system, three energy-efficient fireplaces, and state-of-the-art kitchens.  Optional features include rooftop kitchens, smart-house technology, wine cellars and other amenities.   For those who purchase early in the building cycle, personal design options are available.

Explaining why The Acropolis would invest so heavily in “green” living, Steve Nestor, a partner in the venture explained, “More often than not, doing the ‘right thing’ makes the best financial sense. A lot of good builders confine themselves via their concept of cost vs. benefit. To us, the benefits from green design are not simply a measure of profits.”  The four Acropolis partners have hired J. Mark West, an architect and LEED-accredited professional, to guide the environmental aspects of the project and lead the development to a top rating.  The developers list the following features:

• Innovative architectural technologies that maximize energy-conservation and renewable resources.
• Landscape design that includes shrubs, gardens, drought-tolerant plants, a system that filters contaminants from storm water, minimal turf, advanced erosion control, non-toxic pest control, and shaded or reflective sidewalks. 
• Water systems that harvest rainwater, promote irrigation efficiency, and utilize high-efficiency toilets, showers and faucets.
• Water heating and recirculation systems that reduce water use and energy consumption. 
• Innovative indoor air quality features that include mechanical combustion, air venting, moisture controls, air supply management, and radon mitigation.
• Energy conservation through use of highly effective (bio-based spray-foam) insulation and energy efficient windows, appliances, heating, cooling and lighting systems.
• Construction waste management techniques designed to divert 75% of the construction debris away from landfills and establishment of an intensive homeowner-recycling program in each of the units.

How this shakes down to the homeowner is this: The benefits of a LEED home are vast, and start with lower energy and water bills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins—a big boon for a population is wrestling with allergies and toxins on a worldwide scale.

So when you are ready to marry the best of luxury and classical architectural style with the latest 21st century technology for your beautiful, energy-efficient home, contact The Condurelis Group at (615) 376-5123 for advice on buying “green” Tennessee real estate.

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