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Tactical overhangs.
Carefully sized roof overhangs
promote passive solar heating in
the winter and shading against
overheating during summer.
A sustainable (work) flow. Material in the bathrooms, such as the
Crossville Bluestone tile and the Neptune Nagano soaking tub, includes
recycled content.
Streetwise catchment.
A cut curb directs additional storm When it rains, the first flush of water that comes down the street
water from the street and into sends that debris directly into the storm drain. So we’re helping
the property, where it can recharge keep the drains that much cleaner, because we’re always taking
the groundwater. that debris away.”
Potable water conservation is achieved through efficient plumbing
design, water-efficient fixtures and drought-tolerant plants throughout
the landscaping, which prevents the need for an irrigation system.
Inside, carefully placed Andersen A-Series triple-pane windows
with a high Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) boosted passive
solar heating and passive cooling. All heating, cooling and hot water
stems from a GeoComfort ground source heat pump system. Even
the clothes dryer integrates heat pump technology.
Project Stats All of the finish materials and coatings—such as the CertainTeed
AirRenew drywall, which absorbs formaldehyde from the air, and
NAME: Ohm Sweet Ohm Sherwin-Williams low-VOC paint—are environmentally friendly and
ARCHITECT/DESIGNER: SALA Architects promote healthy indoor air quality. And, there is LED lighting throughout.
BUILDER: Kerry Hage, Hage Homes Storage space was emphasized throughout the home using built-in
PHOTOGRAPHER: Correy Gaffer Photography shelving and cabinetry. All are made of recycled wood sourced from
the Midwest. All cabinetry and millwork also consist of No Added
Urea Formaldehyde (NAUF) material.
Because of potential air leaks to the attic, there are no recessed
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