Energy Savings Add Up At Clover Creek Apartments

July 14, 1985

Energy savings, noise reduction and maximum fire protection are key benefits of quality construction at Clover Creek Apartments in west suburban Lombard.

Clover Creek is a 504-unit residential community of one- two- and three-bedroom apartments designed by Westmont-based AHW Development Enterprises for the middle-income market. Rents range from about $500 to $760 with occupancy set for early fall.

Saving energy--heating and air-conditioning costs--is achieved several ways in the all-electric apartments, including roof insulation rated at a virtual maximum of R-30. ``This is better than the average single family home,`` said AHW project planner Roberta Cappello.

``Where Clover Creek really shines,`` Cappello said, ``is its thermal-insulated windows and sliding glass doors. All thermal glass is 5/8-inch thick instead of the usual 1/2-inch. And door and window frames have an item not usually found in apartments--a thermal break--to keep cold air out.``

Thick insulation and masonry construction also are effective in absorbing noise.

A last reason for quality is the possibility for future conversion to condominiums. The idea is years away, because the housing bonds that financed Clover Creek impose a 10-year time period for rentals. However, today`s quality is geared toward the long term. ``We feel that by putting dollars up front, we`ll get a better return on our investment,`` DiCostanzo said.

Two two-story and seven four-story buildings, located on the 34-acre site, are clustered around extensively landscaped grounds. There are five retention ponds, two completely aerated and part of a moving waterway.

Clover Creek offers an adults` swimming pool, whirlpool, two fenced tennis courts, a 3,350 square-foot clubhouse and paved, lighted parking areas. The project contains 128 one-bedroom apartments, 266 two-bedroom, 46 two- bedroom and den, and 64 three-bedroom apartments. Each has carpeting; vinyl floors in bath and kitchen; and all-electric appliances including washer and dryer.

It is located on Foxworth Boulevard, north off 22d Street and west of Finley Road, about one mile west of Yorktown Shopping Center.

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