Not exact matches
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FEATURES Super-insulated construction (R - 40
walls and R - 60 roof) Photovoltaic solar panels Solar hot water (evacuated panels) High - efficiency hydronic heating (Heat Pump) Energy - efficient triple glazed windows Airtight Construction WATER CONSERVATION FEATURES Low -
flow showerheads and faucets Sustainably Produced and Durable Materials FSC certified wood products Recycled - content resilient flooring 50 - year siding 40 - year, recyclable metal roof Locally manufactured materials HEALTH INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES Low VOC paints, adhesives and sealants Nontoxic finishes on flooring and cabinetry Formaldehyde - free insulation Formaldehyde - free
cabinets Efficient ventilation PASSIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS Overhanging eaves and awnings sized to reject high - angle summer sun and receive low - angle winter sun.
* Advanced double 2x4 framed
walls w / foam insulation; * Active solar water heating and solar photovoltaics; * High efficiency electrical heat pump / natural cooling; * Heat recovery ventilator and Energy Star appliances; * Drought resistant landscaping and rainwater collection; * Efficient low -
flow faucets and dual - flush toilets; * Reclaimed lumber flooring and recycled cork floors; * FSC wood
cabinets w / recycled paper countertops; * High - efficiency windows oriented for natural light; * Accent siding reclaimed from Cuthbert Amphitheater; and * Zero VOC paints throughout the house.
Knocking out a non-structural
wall or even removing a kitchen island, if
cabinet storage is sufficient, are great ways to create a sense of
flow in your home.
Let the sea - green theme
flow from
walls to furniture — a sleek
cabinet brings a metallic element to the mix.