Solar Village Redwood

With the building envelope sitting adjacent to wetlands areas, this home had a responsibility to its surroundings from the initial conception. Every aspect of the home was considered in regard to its overall impact on the environment. Special care was taken from the digging of the foundation to the final sustainable interior finishes selected to a make a truly one of a kind eco home.

Overview:

Location	Square Ft	Bedrooms	Bath	When Built	Awards
Boulder, Colorado	3200	3	2.5	2008	n/a


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The Facts

Energy Features

Passive solar design
Drywall acting as thermal mass
3.5kW grid-tied PV system
Space heating and cooling provided by a hybrid heat pump
Heat-recovery ventilation
Large-capacity tankless water heater
CFLs
Energy-efficient windows
Blown-in insulation in walls and ceiling, and rigid foam board insulation
Programmable thermostat
Energy star appliances

Green Features

Green Points: 112
Advanced framing techniques
Use of engineered lumber
Fiber-cement exterior siding
Bamboo flooring, wool carpets,
marmoleum
Natural quartz countertop material
No-VOC paints, low-VOC varnishes and glues
Eco-cabinets, FSC wood doors
Humidifier and advanced filter

Water Features

Xeriscape and low-water lawn
Drip irrigation
Pervious pavement
Low-flow plumbing fixtures
Re-Use/Salvage Features
Utilized construction & demolition waste
Most furniture is recycled or made from recycled materials

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Testimonial:

The grass is always greener...

by Jay Ferracane

As soon as our first son was born, we realized that from a physical location and an eco-conscience standpoint, we were not where we wanted to be. We knew there had to be a better place, and we knew that there had to be a better way.
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