Energy Considerations
• Covered and usable outdoor areas and decks
• Large roof overhangs that project a minimum of 24" horizontally
• Living areas protected by garage and storage spaces serve as a buffer on southwest wall
• Subterranean expansion into existing bluff
• Effective natural cross-ventilation provided by sliding glass doors on opposite sides of the house
• No vapor barrier installed on inside of exterior walls
• Insulating Low-E double-pane aluminum clad wood windows and doors throughout
• Natural daylight without direct solar heat gain
• Ceiling fans in all main rooms and bedrooms
• Low voltage lights
• Detailed mechanical plan provided by engineer
• 13.0 SEER system
• Pleated HVAC filter
• Cooling equipment sized and installed according to correct Manual J calculations based on house design, specifications and orientation.
• Indoor HVAC units located within the thermal envelope
• All ductwork is located within the thermal envelope in the concealed space between the 1st and 2nd floor
• No change in direction in any one truck or branch duct run greater than 180 degrees
• Pressure-balancing for all bedrooms using return transfer grills
• HVAC system tested and balanced
• Programmable thermostats

Materials
• Alternate material roof structure using steel beams over main living area
• Hat channel screw-down metal roof
• Durable flooring materials use including wood and stone
• 3/8" long leaf pine veneer interior wall surfacing and trim package is recycled
• Pine flooring is recycled

Water
• Energy Star dishwasher
• Low maintenance landscaping
• Rain gutters direct water to landscaped areas
• Plant based mulch
• No turf grass

Health and Safety
• Exhaust fans
• Carbon Monoxide detector installed

Community
• Built-in recycling center
• Existing subdivision