I am very excited to announce that Earth Origins Construction is gearing up to showcase our current green project, "Our Eco-Inspired Home", in the Green Built Tour New Mexico set to occur May 16th-17th 2009.
Our Eco-Inspired Home was designed to respect and honor the beauty and health of the earth, synchronizing green construction technologies with organic, natural aesthetics. This home reflects Earth Origins Construction's commitment to blending green building innovations with breathtaking beauty.
"Our Eco Inspired Home" features:
- Projected HERS rating at 56. Test administered by Larry Gorman with Building Energy Solution.
- Home exceeds high performance requirements of level 1 insulation of EPA's Energy Star Program. Insulation performed by Althouse Inc. normally reduceds heating energy requirement by 50%.
- Advanced framing:2X12 top & bottom plate w/ inner & outer 2X4 walls,24" on center for thermal break.
- R-50 ceilings, R-44 walls.
- Passive Solar Orientation.
- Thermal mass trombe walls & concrete floors.
- 93% efficient boiler.
- Energy Star Appliances, fans, & lighting.
- Cooling towers,window cross ventilation,overhangs.
- HVAC ductwork rigid pipe insulated w/R-6 Reflextix, 2 cooling zones, 2 stage air handler w/hyronic coil, 20seer 2stage air conditioner.
- Solar Tubes.
- Light stucco
- White membrane roof
- Designated switches for phantom energy loss
- Low-E windows.
- Advanced framing reduced wood requirement and headers were engineered laminate.
- Cork and concrete flooring.
- Cabinets locally built from sustainably harvested bamboo.
- American clay walls.
- No-VOC paint on ceilings, closets, and garage.
- Rammed Earth Trombe walls.
- American clay pigments in locally built concrete countertops.
- Cellulose insulation made from recycled paper.
- Sustainably harvested vigas.
- Doors locally made from U.S. grown Alder.
- "Fencing" made from rammed earth.
- Cork lighting fixtures.
- Locally produced concrete stucco.
- Soil supplemented w/organic compost.
- Non-toxic wood treatment.
- Roof rain water catchment system: Underground tank holds 1771 gallons.
- Grey water system:water from bathroom sinks, tubs & showers recycled.
- All toilets are Dual Flush (.8gpm/1.6gpm).
- Drought Tolerant/Native Landcaping Stragies: native vegetation, drip system, plants grouped with similar watering needs.
- Walkways and parking areas will be composed of permeable natural materials.
- Hot water recirculation system controlled by user on demand.
- Low-EMF design.
- Zero and low-VOC products used:American Clay, no-VOC Envirokote paint, Bioshield Sanded primer,all doors,windows, cabinets stained w/Bioshiled low-VOC resin & oil stain,kitchen & bath cabinets made from bamboo plywood (E-1 adhesives)& formaldehyde-free melamine,LEED conforming concrete sealer,non-toxic countertop & natural stone sealers,water-based duct work sealer.
- Ventilation:Energy Recovery Ventilator,ceiling fans,cooling towers,2nd kitchen exhaust fan,positive air pressure.
- "Active-ready" passive radon control system.
- Project is located in an infill site, served by existing roads, water and sewer.
- Land to be restored and enhanced to native, drought-tolerant landscaping, friendly to local wildlife.
- Family integrated into North Valley community, living in walking/biking distance to local library, parks, bike trails, farmers markets, and La Montanita Coop.
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