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Compelling evidence. As this demonstration shows, a home equipped with fire sprinklers stands a much better chance of surviving a fire
with minimal damage than one without such a system.

Building in the factory provides more control over the process,
allows for specialized teams of workers and produces less waste.
Gregory estimates that building in the factory can reduce to zero
the eight pounds per square foot of material that is usually wasted
in site-built construction. And for Gregory, this is as important as
the finished product.

FIRE, WIND AND RAIN
The construction and durability of The Arc House also gives it an
edge. Exterior materials were chosen carefully to ensure resistance
to fire, wind and extreme weather. A combination of Bayseal spray
foam and Bayblock acrylic roof coating from Covestro protect the
curved portions of the structure from moisture, UV degradation
and temperature fluctuations. The straight side and ends of The
Arc House are clad with Allura fiber cement siding over DuPont

Resilient Features: Built to last. Fiber cement siding is extremely durable, fireproof,
and resistant to insects and Mother Nature.
¦¦ Wildfire resistance
¦¦ Grid independence (Solar PV, inverter and battery system) www.greenbuildermedia.com
¦¦ Rainwater harvesting and graywater reuse systems
¦¦ Water-conserving fixtures
¦¦ Factory-built construction and mobility
¦¦ Repairable and modular components
¦¦ Fire protection system

38 GREEN BUILDER November/December 2016