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CASE STUDY NO. 2 ROSECRANS PLACE
(Opposite Page) Interior views of Live/Work townhouses. Kitchen appliances in the kitchen space (top) include an induction stove.
Appliances
In addition to regular electrical appliances, induction cooktops and electric ovens are used throughout. This presented a minor marketing issue because many consumers still lack familiar- ity with the advantages of induction cooking. Discussions with potential buyers and referrals to online information, however, proved to be satisfactory.
Other appliances such as electric dryers were selected by the new owners. The advantages of heat pump dryers and condenser dryers were part of the informational package for potential buyers.
Lighting and Plug Loads
Energy-efficient LED lighting is used throughout.
Every unit is equipped with a two-car garage on the ground floor level that is prewired for an electric vehicle charging unit. This is standard with each unit and was seen as having a strong marketing appeal.
Battery Storage None included.
(Below) Rendered view of the rear of Building 4 townhouses, with two-car garages that are pre-wired for an EV charging unit. (See floor plans on p. 32.)
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