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Bright and Breezy
This spacious home has a familiar, modern feel, but its many high-tech features make it far easier to heat, cool, and maintain than comparable models.


 


EARTH-SAVING IDEA
The designer included a “breathable roof underlayment system,” which creates a path for air to move underneath roof tiles, keeping the attic cooler.


 


PLAN 3090
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GREEN HIGHLIGHTS
A
The home is framed with 6” structural insulated panels (SIPs), boosting R-value and reducing air infiltration.


B
The rear courtyard area includes a permeable solar slab, which allows easy access to field lines for the home’s water source heat pump.


C
A home office reduces the need for daily commuting—and the associated CO2 footprint.


D
Wall-mounted tankless hot water heaters in each bathroom use energy only when needed, at the point of use.


E
Energy Star-rated appliances and water-saving faucets are standard.


F
A built-in “wind finder” in the cupola above the home office brings fresh air into the house naturally.


G
The south-facing garage roof provides optimal placement for solar hot water and photovoltaic panels.


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