Sustainable Features

Conservation easement (protects open land from development)
Orientation & window placement maximizes natural daylighting & solar heat gain
PV-generated electricity
Solar-heated water for domestic water & in-floor radiant heating
Wood-pellet-fueled backup boiler
Hot water recirculation system
Heavily insulated: spray-foam insulation; triple-glazed windows
Slag used in concrete to replace a portion of the portland cement
Native & low-water landscaping; pervious paving
Finish lumber milled from trees felled on site (flooring, siding, cabinetry)
Aluminum-clad & FSC-certified wood windows
Naturally weathering exterior wood finishes (no refinishing/repainting)
Metal roof (long life span, low maintenance)
Durable, low-maintenance concrete floors
Zero VOC paint
Compact fluorescent lighting
Energy-efficient appliances

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