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.
When the homeowner of this kitchen wanted to feel like she was stepping into a faraway land, she had the
cabinets glazed and the
walls plastered to convey old - world ambience.