Perhaps you buy only organic
produce, compost in your backyard, or exclusively use
nontoxic, cruelty - free cleaning
products.
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.