Gibsonia, PA

Local builder SureGreen is hosting a public open house on 23-24, 2010 for the first quad certified green home in PA.

Exterior of Home

This amazing house is certified LEED Platinum, NAHB Emerald, Builders Challenge and ENERGY STAR. It features solar panels for power, geothermal for heat, stunning architecture and a few fun features like an indoor climbing wall and outdoor waterfall.

Interior is filled with light and beautiful views of outside

I took a few pictures of some of the features that I loved, but they don't really do justice to how gorgeous this house is.

Front Door is a spectacular piece of art created by the Late John Metzler from Urban Tree Forge.

Sink top in half bath looks like a forest of trees and leaves.

Stop by and check it out to see how green technology can be integrated into, and enhance, any home. The home is located at 549 MacLeod Drive in Gibsonia, 15044.

Office is on third floor with a wall of windows and cork flooring. This would be a great place to work.

I specialize in helping my customers buy and sell homes in the Pittsburgh area that are good for their wallet, health, family and planet. Christa Ross, Ecosociate and RE/MAX Green Specialist. Call me at 724-933-6300 x214 (office) or 724-779-1437 (direct) or visit my website at www.greenhomespgh.com.

Located north of Pittsburgh, the bedroom community of Hampton Township was recently voted the Number 2 Best Town in the Country for Families by Family Circle Magazine. Of course, since I grew up there it doesn't surprise me at all!

Hampton has always had a wonderful community atmosphere, a great school district (A perfect 10 ranking from greatschools.com) and beautiful homes to choose from. It is a great cross between those that want convenience to activities, shopping and the city, but still be in a family-friendly semi-rural community.

You can read the entire story online at Family Circle Magazine.

Buying a home in the Pittsburgh area! Call Christa Ross from RE/MAX Select Realty, at 724-933-6300 x214 (office) or 724-779-1437 (direct) or visit my website at www.bestpittsburghhomes.com.