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Project info
| Size | 2,121 sq ft |
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Photos by Corey Gaffer
SUSTAINABLE FEATURES:
Exterior Skin:
The gabled forms are clad with a rainscreen ventilated facade. The rainscreen design improve the thermal performance and water drainage of the high performance, highly insulated building envelope. The cladding itself is recyclable, extending its use beyond the life of the building.
Control Layers:
High quality air, vapor and water barriers contribute to the tight envelope design preventing undesirable water and vapor transmission. The assembly also passed a blower door test to assure air tightness. The insulation well exceeds the code requirements to further reduce the energy consumption of the building.
Light Exposure:
The design of the south facade of the house allows access to natural daylight year-round. Louvers mitigate direct solar heat gain in the summer but permit the winter sun to warm the concrete floors. On the roof, 16 solar panels will significantly offset the energy consumption.
Windows & Doors:
Energy efficient windows and doors contribute to the high R-value of the wall assembly and the overall performance of the building. Operable windows provide cross-ventilation, thereby lowering energy costs and increasing access to fresh air.
Interior Finishes:
All finishes are low VOC emitting.
Electrical & Appliances:
The house is equipped with state-of-the-art interior lighting technology. Exterior lighting is planned to minimize light pollution. Furthermore, most appliances meet the highest standards for energy and water efficiency with Energy Star and Water Sense ratings.
Accessory Dwelling Unit:
The detached garage with an ADU above provides additional storage and rentable living space and promotes urban density.
Electric Car Charger:
The garage is wired for electric car charging.
Stormwater Management:
The driveway is paved with a permeable surface to minimize storm water runoff that can often overwhelm city systems and the river to which it drains and cause flooding. Instead, the water saturates the ground and replenishes the water table. On the eastern edge of the site, a rain garden will retain and absorb runoff from the roofs.