WHAT MAKES A SOL HOUSE GREEN?
In progress: 2x6 walls are filled with blown-in foam. An alternative and slightly more expensive option available would be structural insulating panels.
In place: The artful combination of glazed ceramic tile with low-flow shower heads make showers durable, while minimizing water waste.
In progress: Concrete blocks make up some partial and full exterior walls throughout the development. The blocks are filled with insulating foam.
In place: Extensive overhangs shield interiors from unwanted summer heat gain.
In progress: Safe construction waste such as wood scraps and cardboard is shredded and used as mulch on-site, keeping materials out of the landfill.
In place: Many of the SOL homes have shady courtyards that provide a comfortable outdoor space for residents, helping reduce use of A/C indoors.
In place: Every SOL house uses the sun. Solar panel installations are placed atop the heat-reflective standing seam galvanized metal roofs.
In place: Built-in shelves and desks make living space from under utilized hall areas. Krager designed the halls just 18” wider to create a room in a walkway.
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