Green Development: Maluaka at Makena

The vision for Maluaka is a place of peace and contentment, where the soul and spirit are nourished and renewed. Stewardship of this very special place is the guiding principal of the development. Every care is being taken to ensure that buildings rest gently on the landscape. The community is being created for sustainability and environmental sensitivity under guidelines established by the U.S. Green Building Council. Upon completion, Maluaka will seek certification at the LEED® Silver rating level for the residences and at the Gold level for the club.

LEED Certification
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED gives building owners and operators the tools they need to have an immediate and measurable impact on their buildings' performance. LEED promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. LEED provides a roadmap for measuring and documenting success for every building type and phase of a building lifecycle. Dowling Company has committed to achieving LEED Gold certification for Maluaka's club and a Silver rating for the residences. Earning these LEED certifications will make Maluaka the first residential project in Hawaii to attain these awards.

MALUAKA GREEN FEATURES

  • An Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) Plan during construction to reduce pollution and control soil erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust generation.
  • Infiltration and retention basins to channel off-site storm-water and site storm-water to a retention system that will remove 80 percent of the total suspended solids (TSS) thus limiting disruption of natural hydrology.
  • Landscaping with native and drought tolerant plants which will reduce potable water required for irrigation and other natural surface or subsurface water resources by 50 percent.
  • Dual flush toilets, low-flow faucets and shower heads to maximize water efficiency and reduce water use by 20 percent.
  • Photovoltaic system (on-site solar electricity generation) will reduce fossil fuel energy use.
  • No CFC or HCFC in the mechanical system air conditioning equipment to eliminate ozone depletion and minimize contribution to global warming.
  • Renewable energy certificates for 100 percent of the energy not supplied by the photovoltaic system to encourage the development and use of grid-source, renewable energy technologies on a net zero pollution basis.
  • Use of recycled materials that are locally manufactured and composed of rapidly renewable materials.
  • Over 50 percent of the wood used will be certified and sourced from environmentally responsible forests.
  • Use of low-emitting materials such as paints, coatings, adhesives, and carpets to reduce the quantity of indoor air contaminants and provide better indoor air quality.
  • The project will implement a green housekeeping policy, using environmentally friendly and non-toxic cleaning products.
  • The project will implement a Green Landscape Maintenance Plan, using only organic fertilizers and limited pesticides and herbicides, reducing environmental impacts related to landscape maintenance.

Maui Condos and Bungalow Homes at Maluaka

Maluaka isn't simply near the shore or adjacent to the shore. It is on the shore, separated from the shimmering surf only by the velvet green carpet of the Makena South Golf Course. Maluaka has convenient access to one of Maui's loveliest beaches and is within minutes of the restaurants shopping and amenities at the Wailea resorts. The eleven verdant acres that comprise Maluaka house only 69 private Maui condos and bungalows with incredible views of the coastline and ocean beyond. Ownership is whole, not rented nightly or fractional. The architecture incorporates traditional Hawaiian and Maui design elements into a contemporary vernacular that makes each condo or bungalow extremely livable and gives Maluaka a distinct sense of place.

Superior Workmanship, Green Construction, and a Pristine Environment Distinguish Maluaka in the Maui Real Estate Market

The Residences at Maluaka are spacious, elegantly finished and bathed in natural light. Floor plans range from 3,111 to 6,264 square feet including lanai. These Maui condos and bungalow homes are available in two-and three-bedroom configurations and four-bedroom penthouses. For those with larger space requirements, residences can be combined to create maui condo homes of more than 5,300 square feet. Bungalows encompass approximately 4,500 square feet of space.

Inside the residences, great attention has been paid to the beauty and integrity of the finishes. Floors are covered in polished wood or tumbled limestone. Cabinetry is custom crafted of the highest-grade natural hardwoods. Countertops are made of the finest quality granite. Hardware and fixtures are top-of-the-line. Lighting is recessed and aesthetically pleasing. Walls incorporate sliding floor-to-ceiling glass panels that separate the indoor living spaces from the large covered lanai, offering the elegance of indoor/outdoor living. Spacious, private lanais feature outdoor kitchens and plenty of room for entertaining or relaxing.

The design of the gourmet kitchen allows for graceful entertaining with plentiful counter and storage space and is replete with the finest names in appliances—including WOLF, Bosch and Sub-Zero. Master bedroom suites offer comfortable sitting areas and spacious, well-appointed closets. Master bathrooms feature large glass-enclosed showers, freestanding or decked tubs, his and her vanities and sinks with designer hardware and marble countertops.

Planning for the Maui condos and bungalow home community of Maluaka was approached thoughtfully to preserve its special character and astonishing beauty. Buildings are tucked gently into the natural landscape. Two ground-level bungalows and eleven two-to-four-story residential buildings share an 11-acre site with the Maluaka club. Haleakala hovers in the distance creating a dramatic backdrop for Maluaka and to the south the glistening waters of Makena Bay.