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Created on: 17 May 2011
 
Clark Residence

Below are photos featuring green aspects of this home. Click on the images to see the slideshow.
  • The home's stucco exterior conceals the structure's poured pumicecrete walls. This monolithic material has a high R-value and gives the home thermal mass.
  • The metal roof further insulates this home by reflecting radiant heat. The roof is also insulated with 18" of cellulous reaching an 60 R-value. Solar panels also help power the home.
  • The "truth window" shows the building's underlying structure. Here you can also see the low-density of the pumicecrete. Its natural aeration gives it a high R-value and reduces heat transfer.
  • The wall on the right is made from reclaimed adobe bricks. These bricks are eighty years old and help absorb the sun's energy in the winter.
  • The builder made the floors by pouring a mixture of local soils within the foundation walls. To harden the surface, 3 coats of linseed oil were applied, allowing time between coats for curing.
  • Formaldyhyde free MDF and certified wood was used for the cabinetry, while earthen plaster's like American Clay were used to coat wall surfances.
  • View of the loft.
  • The loft is illuminated by two skylights. This light also travels down to a bathroom below through an interior skylight. Clerestory windows on the gable ends help provide ventilation.
  • The skylights have nanogel between the panes of glass. This gives the skylight a high R-value compared to conventional skylights.
  • View of the mechanical room. Here you can see the energy recovery ventilator, solar hotwater system and the 95% efficient furnace.
 

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