All of the sustainable homes constructed  at Prairie crossing are 50% more energy efficient than conventional housing. Homes are constructed using local Midwestern architecture features and are designed to high light the history of the local area, and blend into the surrounding community. Single family homes are constructed to the building Americaprogram. Condominiums are constructed to  Energy star certification. The green condos with office work space achieved Leed ND certification status. The charter school is built to Leed gold certification. The TOD transit orientated development portion is constructed to Leed  neighborhood development.

Two commuter light rail lines are adjacent to Prairie crossing. This connected community allows residents to be able to walk to commuter rail and have access to downtown Chicago or O’Hare international airport in less than one hour! Approximately 300 commuter trains a week stop at Praire Crossing’s two commuter stations. This unprecedented suburban transportation allows fewer residents to own and operate private automobiles.

Energy efficient green  construction utilizes 2×6 wall studs instead of 2×4 studs. Twenty four inches on center instead on 16 inches on center. This allows for lower labor costs and more insulation. Thicker exterior walls allocate space for R-19 batts, providing sixty(60%) percent more insulation for a tighter thermal resistance envelope. This creates a double air barrier providing for increased energy efficiency. All interior and exterior cracks are sealed tight. Non toxic adhesives are used with recycled wood products. Additional energy efficient features include: double glazed argon filled low E windows. Ninety (90%) percent efficient gas furnaces. All HVAC ductwork is sealed and contained within the conditioned space of the home.