10. Location, Location, etc.!
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Patience — we looked for more than a year!
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We knew roughly what areas we liked!
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We lucked out — the property backs to a
park and has older trees!
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The site allows for excellent south-eastern
exposure, and is on a hill top!
11. Second, Budget!
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Baseline: We priced houses that were
larger, wouldn’t need work, and that we
could afford!
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We opted for reasonable size and
amenities that were not extravagant!
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We made “green” a goal, because it met
our requirements for efficiency and low
maintenance!
12. Finally, Design!
We knew some things we wanted...!
• Efficiency, Low Maintenance!
• Simple, Modern Look!
• Something Affordable!
17. Design To Aid Cooling !
High-placed Celestory !
Windows Promote Convection!
Sky Light that opens to !
help make the!
Central Stairwell a “Chimney”!
Trees on site provide shade in!
summer and from western sun!
31. What’s Next?!
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We pre-wired for a residential Fuel Cell,
which is being tested by Ballard Power in
Japan!
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New types of Photovoltaics may be an
option (rate-of-return on current systems
too low)!