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This single family home features environmentally conscious strategies like incorporating recycled materials and non-toxic finishes, energy features, and water conservation.
A NightBreeze integrated night ventilation cooling system keeps air inside the home fresh and cool without air conditioning, or leaving windows open. Highly efficient, Energy Star appliances and a natural daylighting strategy contribute to overall energy efficient living. These features, in concert with a Sunpower solar system, decrease the need for grid power.
A vegetable garden, orchard and small vineyard reduce food purchase and transport. Drought tolerant plants, efficient irrigation, limited turf and water-saving fixtures and appliances decrease water consumption.
Products
Products used in this home:
9.45 kW Sunpower solar system
NightBreeze integrated night ventilation cooling system
Toto Aquia II & III Dual Flush Toilet CST416M, CST464MF
Grohe-Movario Trio Showerhead 28-445
Hansgrohe-Croma Eco Air Showerhead E 75
Bancroft monoblock lavatory faucet K-10579-4
California Faucets Avalon 62 Series
Vetrazzo and Icestone Countertops made from recycled glass
Energy Star Miele Optima dishwasher G2472SCSF
Energy Star Miele 30" refrigerator K1801SF
Energy Star Miele 18” freezer 18" F1411SF
Energy Star Miele front load washer W4842
Exterior siding: Salvaged lumber from nearby source
Foundation: Concrete with 40% slag
Outdoor hardscape: 50% slag concrete, no decking
Team
Architect: Gakidis + Stewart
Green/LEED: Design AVEnues & Bright Green Strategies
General Contractor: Plemons Construction Co., Inc.
Landscape Architect: Modica Landscaping Inc. & Huettl Landscape Architecture
Landscape Contractor: Kristin Williams
Interior Design: Lillie Design & Kelley Wolf Interiors
Energy Specialist: Davis Energy Group
Civil Engineer: Lea and Braze Engineers"