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Good Neighbor
Designed for a narrow lot, this low-maintenance home has green features that save energy and water—and offers a traditional neighborhood look.


 


EARTH-SAVING DETAILS
The blueprint suggests using a combination of durable and energy-saving products on this home’s exterior: fiber-cement shingles, stone veneer, and a “cool roof” that reflects some of the sun’s heat.


 


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GREEN HIGHLIGHTS
A
Bamboo flooring is specified in living areas; durable ceramic tile in wet rooms.


B
Doors and windows are arranged to allow for maximum natural ventilation.


C
The home is prepped for solar hot water with an insulated water storage tank and an efficient backup gas boiler.


D
Super-efficient Argon-filled windows are recommended throughout.


E
A front-loading clothes washer saves water.


F
Attic space, sealed with spray foam insulation, is “unvented,” so it does not lose heat. Also, that conditioned space can be used for storage or mechanicals.


G
A central vacuum unit removes indoor contaminants from living areas.


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