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storage powers the house during the year, New Zealand-made metal roofing, which is is highly durable, fire resistant, low
with a grid connected inverter if needed. low maintenance and long lasting. Thermal maintenance and long lasting. Oak veneer
mass (concrete walls) are strategically located (12mm), another durable and long lasting
NATURAL ELEMENTS ABOUND item, was used for flooring.
Rainwater is harvested from the roof for FROM THE JUDGES: The home’s insulation is Knauf
drinking and stored in an 8,000-gallon Insulation’s Earthwool glasswool,
tank. A natural waste system treats sewage, “Design takes advantage of the which is made using recycled glass and
black and grey water are separated, and sand, and is also a low volatile organic
black water (sewage) is treated using a amazing natural environment and compound (VOC). “In terms of insulation
wormarator system (i.e., tiger worms), to makes connections to it. Great use ratings, R 5.2 was used in the ceilings,
naturally digest human waste. Grey water R 3.2 in the walls and a R 3.2 blanket under
is naturally irrigated over the site. Storm of natural materials. Has a very the floor,” Tilsley notes. That last item is
water is captured, stored and irrigated protected from external moisture by Pro
onsite. high level of resiliency, and is off Clima Solitex Extasana building wrap.
In addition, an extensive landscape grid. It’s a living home.” Pro Clima membranes have also been
planting plan is underway to bring back used for the exterior walls and flexible
local flora and fauna, restoring the farm land for passive solar heat gain and texture. membrane flashings. The connecting
to its native tree glory, Firth notes. Moving toward the Upland’s inside, foundation was thermally broken using
The house itself is constructed from New Innowood’s Innoclad, a composite timber Knauf Insulation ClimaFoam extruded
Zealand-grown Pinus radiata timber, and has cladding made from recycled wood powders, polystyrene (XPS). GB

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1. XERISCAPING. Landscaping efforts are 2. RIGHTFUL RECYCLING. Cladding made 4. BRIGHT OVERVIEW. The Upland Road
bringing back local flora and fauna to help with wood-based composite also adds House’s orientation gives it a solar-friendly
create a peaceful, stress-relieving R-value to the exterior. elevation, along with expansive views of the
atmosphere around the home. 3. NATURE’S BEST. Broken rock landscaping nearby bay.
appears natural and helps with storm
drainage.

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