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This residence on the St. Clair River is a demonstration of integrating site, function, and off-the-shelf products to create energy efficient, sustainable, architecture.
Major Building Features:
-Structure: Pre-engineered wood+SIP
-Siding: Recycled composite materials
-Daylighting+Passive Solar Gain
-Thermal Mass for heating+cooling systems
-Natural ventilation+Passive cooling
-Low Infiltration
-Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) system
-DHW: Solar panels+preheated storage
-Heating: Hydronic radiant+Hi-eff boiler
(Backup: Ventilated fireplaces with outdoor air)
-Rainwater irrigation system
-Plumbing: Low flow+dual flush fixtures
-Lighting: Low voltage quartz halogen+compact fluorescent
-Natural gas appliances
Major Functional Features
-Two bedrooms with shared bathroom
-Master suite with fireplace
-Open plan living, dining, and kitchen separated by
rustic stone fireplace
-Grade entry to sunroom
-Live-in lower level with three piece bath and laundry
