Passive solar orientation with seasonal shading with concrete floors and chimney mass placed for maximum heat absorption allowing passive nighttime heating
Solar thermal heating via an in-floor radiant system with geothermal back-up
Geothermal cooling augmented with night cooling
High efficiency Energy Recovery Ventilation for fresh air
Solar thermal domestic hot water system with on-demand propane fired back-up
6kw solar Photovoltaic array for electricity with battery storage
FSC certified timber frame, framing lumber and cabinetry
High fly ash content concrete floors on three levels
High efficiency windows customized to solar orientation
High reflective roofing system to deflect heat gain in summer
Fergusons Ultra efficient plumbing fixtures for reduced consumption
Sealed fireplace to reduce heat loss that includes two wood burning stoves for back up heat and two fireplaces for beauty and joy
Energy Star appliances and lighting
Reduced construction waste using prefabricated structure and panels and by ordering all framing lumber precut to needed dimensions
Natural ventilation strategies include home orientation to prevailing winds and operable windows