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American Clay natural plaster walls throughout the house reduce humidity and don’t require paint. Reclaimed FSC wood was used for flooring, cabinetry, built-ins and furniture.


 


Clean air for the family includes locally manufactured insulating concrete forms, which uses recycled wood, cellulose (recycled newspapers) offering low embodied energy, breathability and cost efficiency. Dual- flush toilets, natural plaster wall coverings, a heat recovery ventilation system, photo- voltaic panels and all natural finishes create a system of clean air, minimal environmental impact and high energy efficiency. A 4,000-gallon rainwater system supplements municipal water.


“The services and products manufactured by the divisions of New Energy Works and its sister company, Pioneer Millworks, were created in an eco-friendly facility in a way that is healthy for our employees, our customers, and the planet,” Orpin adds. Perhaps most important to Orpin is the fact that this house reflects the company’s intense commitment to fine craft, which helps ensure it will last for centuries. “If we inspire everyone involved in our projects with the greatness of beauty and the craft of it, then the bar is raised throughout the project and for the next few generations,” Orpin says. “No one will ever tear down my houses to make way for a Walmart parking lot.” GB


PRODUCTS
Appliances — Miele
Building Envelope — SIPs (roof panels), Matrix (walls)
Countertops — NEWwoodworks, Sheldon Slate
Alt. Energy — Sanyo (PV), Shuco (solar thermal panels)
Exterior Finishes — Pioneer Millworks (reclaimed woods)
Fireplace — Rais (high-efficiency woodstove)
Flooring — Sheldon Slate, reclaimed wood, concrete
Furniture — Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Garage Doors — Pacific Overhead Door
HVAC — Lochnivar, Teco, Grundfos, Fantech (HRV)
Insulation — Fastwall (ICFs), Matrix (cellulose insulation)
Lighting — Hubbardton Forge, Tech Lighting
Plumbing/Plumbing fixtures — Hansgrohe, Jado, Kohler, Toto, Duravit, Kaidewei, Eleek
Roof — Custom-Bilt Metals (metal roofing)
Windows — Kolbe & Kolbe


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