Water Conservation

• 5000 gal. rainwater catchment system
• Pre-plumed to use rainwater for toilets
• Dual flush Toto toilets
• All excess rainwater to go to bio-swale
  

 

Energy Efficiency

• Super efficient HVAC system 15.5 SEER, 8.7 HSPF.
• Weighted average U-value of 0.28 for Kolbe windows.
• Hyper insulated:
  • R-43: Walls 1" splay foam and 9" blown in fiberglass.
  • R-59: Ceiling 4" spray foam +R38 bat.
  • R-60: 16" Open web floor trusses filled with blown in fiberglass.
• 98% Efficient Navien on demand water heater.
• Interim blower door test 3 ACH at 50 pascals.
• 5 KW ground mounted solar array.
• All hot water lines insulated.
• 3/8" rain screen under 1" stucco.
• Southern orientation for passive solar.
• Air-lock front entry design.
• Raised heel trusses.

 

Sustainable Materials

• Reclaimed wood flooring.
• Local grassland restoration juniper used for rafters.
• Locally sourced Columbia river sand used in stucco.
• 30% post consumer recycled content in insulation.
• Locally sourced framing package.
• Reclaimed beam and kitchen island countertop.
• 25% Fly-Ash content foundation.

 

Indoor Air Quaility

• Merv 13 air filtration system.
  
• Lifebreath HRV.
• No carpet.
• No VOC solvents or paints used.
• Shoe removal and storage area in mud room.
• Dog wash outside heated envelope.
• Automatic garage exhaust fan system.
• Built-in vacuum system.

 

Certifications

• LEED Certification (planned Gold).
• Energy Star.

Owner: Claus Christensen and Annette Skinner
Project Manager: Carson Benner
Architect: m.o.daby design
Builder: Cellar Ridge Custom Homes             Interior Designer: Carrie Gates, LEED AP