Water Conservation

- Low flow faucets
- Low flow showers
- Dual flush toilets
- Rainwater sub-grade infiltration system
- 100% on-site storm water management
Energy Efficiency

- 8″ thick double 2×4 walls with thermal breaks
- Dense-pack blown in fiberglass insulation
- Open cell foam insulation C:R61 W:R36 F:R38
- R-60 (24″) attic insulation
- R-38 underfloor insulation
- R-35 wall insulation
- Ductless mini-split with concealed units
- All ducting in conditioned space
- Extensive air sealing package
- All lighting CFL or LED
- Raised heel trusses
- Passive solar design
- Electric car charger
- Energy efficient on-demand water heater
Sustainable Materials

- Infill lot within walking distance to local amenities
- Job-site recycling
- 80% post-consumer recycled metal roofing
Indoor Air Quality

- Spero low formaldehyde MDF trim (no added urea-formaldehyde)
- Zero VOC paint
- No carpeting
- occupancy controlled bath fans
- Radon mitigation system
- Heat Recovery Ventilator

- Earth Advantage (Platinum)
- Net Zero
- Energy Star
By The Numbers
7- year old excavator
8- Attic trusses
25′-deep storm water infiltration system
8.4- KW Solar Array
1st- Areo Barrier House in Portland
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