Often, when people allow themselves a few minutes to slow down and consider their lives and their impact with their choices, they find areas in which they can do better. Let’s face it, there’s always room for improvement.
At redT, we’re no different. We’ve been doing a lot of thinking, evaluating, and dreaming. We took the time to consider our company’s impact in the Denver community. While we are proud of our accomplishments thus far, we found we have an increasing desire to provide new and innovative solutions to the needs of our growing community. Overall, we concluded that we too, can do better.
redT’s internal teams collaborated to see how we could swiftly address the region’s single-family housing shortage. We determined that we can offer better products; we can design, build, and sell more sustainable and efficient homes. And we can do it with an eye on our impact on the environment. In doing so, we can enrich the lives of those around us, and we can deliver dreams.
We’re happy to introduce you to the result of our collaborative effort. Welcome to LiteHomes by redT.
What are redT LiteHomes?
LiteHomes are newly constructed, LEED Gold Certified single-family homes popping up in neighborhoods across the Denver Metro area. LiteHomes are thoughtfully built, ENERGY STAR Certified residences, developed to be lite on your wallet and lite on the environment. These right-sized homes are filled with modern finishes and functionality. Each LiteHome will be built on lots that provide ample outdoor space. Recently, redT has created a series of homes that exemplify redT’s internal commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly architecture and building. redT’s LiteHomes will provide housing throughout Denver that offers a range of LEED Certified, energy-efficient options. We believe in the importance of doing what we can to lighten our footprint on this planet, and we know this starts with making environmentally conscious decisions from start to finish on any project. 2021 saw the delivery of our first LiteHome, and we already have more than 100 more homes in various phases of design and construction.LEED Certified
LEED Certified homes are based on a point system. The number of points a project receives determines your level of LEED Certification. LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certifications include a base certification, “Certified”, “Silver”, “Gold”, and “Platinum”. LiteHomes by redT earn a Gold Certification (or better) ranging from 60-79 points. Being LEED Certified ensures our sustainable construction and home design. LEED Gold Certification focuses on comfort, sustainability, energy efficiency, and community.Built in Great Denver Neighborhoods
LiteHomes are built in thriving Denver neighborhoods and are thoughtfully designed to blend in with each neighborhood’s architecture. redT has purchased building sites in Golden, Arvada, Barnum, Lakewood, Adams County, Virginia Village, East Colfax, Regis, and Aurora. Other future build sites vary widely—some are located close to Denver public transportation lines, others have incredible mountain views, and there is a site offering lake frontage.Designed by redT Architecture
redT’s in-house architecture department, redT Architecture, has taken initiative to design sustainable and comfortable homes. Our architecture department brings a decade of experience in designing residential and commercial architecture in Denver. The team works hand-in-hand with redT’s Acquisition and Development teams to bring consistent and well-designed LiteHomes to the Denver area. Keeping the LiteHome’s construction and design in-house allows redT to deliver a quality product while also managing all aspects of development under one roof.Why LiteHomes?
redT has a mission to design, build, and sell sustainable homes with the goal of enriching lives and delivering dreams in the Denver Metro Area. Energy-efficient homes are the future, and sustainable building aligns with redT’s goals to create a better future for those after us. As guests on this planet, we must set a new standard in Denver development that sets us up for a greener future, from building the homes to creating a functional, energy-efficient home that will last for generations. Designing and building LiteHomes are a way of life; we are just setting it up for you.Step towards a greener future
A greener future for home building starts with energy-efficient homes that are all-electric. Electricity is cleaner for the environment because it uses less energy and transportation and implementation resources. Outside of environmental benefits, all-electric homes are much “lite-r” on your wallet. Electricity is more affordable than homes powered by gas. redT LiteHomes are all-electric from your furnace to your water heater to your kitchen appliances. There is less of an impact on the environment because there are no problems associated with fracking. Yet, coal is still part of the all-electric conversations; coal is still used to power electricity all over town, but electricity is getting cleaner day by day.Save homeowners money on utilities
The first LiteHome that redT built and sold had an energy-saving prediction of $1,698 annually compared to the average home in the US. Not only will you be bettering the environment, but you will be living in one of the most energy-efficient homes in the Denver Metro Area. Your all-electric LiteHome will provide you with:- Thermal enclosure systems: complete air sealing and high-performing windows that will ensure comfort and lower utility bills
- Water Management System: specified drainage planes, water-resistant building materials, and protection from moisture levels during construction in the roof, walls, and foundation
- Electric heating, cooling, and ventilation systems: optimized for ideal performance and comfort
- Energy-efficient lighting and appliances: all-electric to reduce utility bills and maximize performance
- Electric Water Heater