Set
in a neighborhood of gracious homes, this is the largest house on the Tour (7,200
square feet) and uses a variety of techniques that should be incorporated into
all new houses. 13. Gettinger
Set
in a neighborhood of gracious homes, this is the largest house on the Tour (7,200
square feet) and uses a variety of techniques that should be incorporated into
all new houses.
What stands out with this house is the use of a ground source heat pump to help with the heating and cooling.
Thermal Features
Icynene sprayed insulation
Photovoltaics
5.7 KW
Roof mounted
Thermal Envelope / Thermal
Comfort
Icynene sprayed insulation
Low – e windows
Ground source heat pump
Expanding foam insulation around windows and outlets
Zoned heating
Zoned cooling
Night setback thermostats
Lighting
Light tubes
Construction Techniques
2 x 6 walls
Low VOC paints
High performance windows
Job site recycling
Appliances
Energy Star rated
Green Features
Icynene insulation
Bamboo flooring
Oriented strand construction board
Bamboo flooring
Engineered lumber floors
Zero VOC paint
Extensive construction recycling
Water Features
Dual flush toilets
Xeriscaping