GREEN HIGHLIGHTS
A Garage on west side protects main home from solar gain, especially during long, hot summer days.


B Native species and specified landscape elements manage storm water, encourage wildlife and eliminate turf.


C Carefully located mechanical plumbing closet allows for short plumbing runs. It houses a tankless water heater and solar thermal water storage, as well as an under-sink greywater reuse system.


D Construction drawings spec double 2” x 4” stud wall with two stud corners, to be filled with polyurethane spray foam insulation.


E Five-foot eaves shade the home from summer sun.


F Private work/study area with direct access to a porch is perfect for telecommuting.


G Slab is an R-10. Conditioned crawl space is insulated to R-30 on below grade walls.


H This design deliberately leaves out the little-used master bathroom tub in favor the shower, to reduce materials and initial construction costs.


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