under construction

Design Strategies

- Deep roof overhangs protect exterior sheathing and reduce energy cost

- Long axis north / south to minimize the east / west exposure

- North windows are most abundant as best natural light source

- South facing windows are fully shaded in summer and allow sun in during winter months

- Not located in 100 year flood plain

- Roof terrace located over carport to be used as herb container garden

- Carport allows automobile exhaust to dissipate and not enter home through negative pressure

- 1000 square foot basement area provides naturally cooled space with mechanical room centrally located

- Screen porch allows outdoor living with protection from mosquitoes

- Edibles at south garden

- 1400 gallon water collection for irrigation

- Thin film photovoltaic power generation

- Evacuated solar tube collection for domestic hot water and pool heating

- 100% LED lighting for reduced power consumption and cooling requirement in hot-humid climate