Sustainability and Innovation
Shaping Tomorrow
Enjoy the Outdoors Knowing Innovation for the Future Comes By Design
With sustainability built in from the start, Teravalis is thoughtfully designed for life in the Sonoran Desert of Phoenix’s West Valley. Future-ready conservation strategies are built in from the start. WaterSense®-labeled plumbing fixtures and climate-appropriate landscaping aim to reduce average water use by up to 35%, while ENERGY STAR®-labeled appliances, integrated fiber connectivity, and EV charging infrastructure help residents reduce energy costs, stay connected, and enjoy electric mobility choices.
Across thousands of acres, open space is intentionally preserved to create a network of walking and biking paths, neighborhood parks, and natural desert corridors that encourage connection to the land. Sustainable native plantings and wildlife pathways are carefully integrated to respect the surrounding High Sonoran Desert.
Bringing the outdoors and community life all together, our resident app puts events, trail maps, and parks at your fingertips.
How Thoughtful Landscaping Supports Sustainable Communities
Desert landscapes like those in the Phoenix West Valley are distinct from anywhere else in the country.
How Howard Hughes Integrates Sustainability into Community Building
Howard Hughes has a legacy of creating award-winning communities that stand the test of time.
Biophilic Design: How Nature is Transforming Community Spaces
Discover how biophilic design blends nature with interiors.
How to Future-Proof a Home for Long-Term Living
New homes represent a promise of a brighter tomorrow, a place where new memories can be made.
Energy-Efficient Home Innovations Make Their Way to Teravalis
With our first builder model homes now open and more on the way, here are just some of the energy-efficient…
Benefits of Buying a New Home
Buying a home is one of life’s biggest moments—exciting, meaningful, and yes, sometimes a little overwhelming.
Arizona Invasive Plants and Native Landscape Solutions for Conservation
The Arizona desert is so much more than sand and shrubs—it is home to a complicated ecosystem and diverse, beautiful…
Teravalis: An ENERGY STAR Community
Energy efficiency is a top priority at Howard Hughes.
What Is a Wildlife Corridor & Living Mountain in a Master Planned Community?
Wildlife corridors are pivotal for protecting the local environment and creatures that make their home in areas such as the…
What is WaterSense?
Sustainability is a core value at Howard Hughes, not only by supporting initiatives that help our environment but also by…
Native Vegetation Found in The Land of the Valley
Did you know that every spring, typically in March and April, the Sonoran Desert is home to a brilliant display…
A Steward of the Environment: Teravalis’ Efforts to Preserve Arizona’s Natural Landscapes
With an ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, our team is relocating all plant life deemed salvageable to a nursery on…
BALANCING GROWTH WITH STEWARDSHIP
Designed for today to thrive tomorrow
From Summerlin in Las Vegas to The Woodlands in Houston, Howard Hughes has established a legacy of creating places that conserve and respect the natural resources of each unique environment. These insights helped shape Teravalis, where sustainable design elevate quality of life and innovation for the future is always top of mind.