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| The S.E.E.D. Home® Elements: |
Insulation and Structure: |
- Roof - R41 Structural Insulated Panel (SIP)
- Walls - R34 Composite for exterior walls
- R27 SIP
- R5 Foam board under stucco
- R2 Air space with 2x2 fur out on interior side of SIP walls
- Floor - R5 Underneath and at perimeter edge, resulting in a completely thermally isolated 4" exposed aggregate, colored, polished concrete floor
- Air Infiltration - Tested, tight construction
- Ductwork all in conditioned space
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| Active Solar: |
- Domestic solar water heating
- Hydronic radiant floor heating
- Electricity producing photovoltaic panels connected to the Tucson Electric Power grid system
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| Passive Solar: |
- Optimal passive solar orientation - no major east or west facing windows
- Large covered patios on north and south sides of the home
- Whole house floor thermal mass storage for radiant floor heating and cooling
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| Windows: |
- 0.29 U value and 0.28 SHGC Vinyl frames, high performance Low E3 Glazing, Lifetime Warranty
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| Green - Sustainable: |
- Hydronic radiant floor heating
- Radiant floor cooling
- SEER 16 dual stage heat pump
- Total roof rain water collection (RWC) for landscape irrigation
- Gray water recycling
- Whole house water filtration
- Whole house fresh air exchange
- All Energy Star rated appliances, plumbing, and electrical fixtures
- Controlled near instant hot water (most plumbing fixtures)
- Low VOC paints and no formaldehyde product use
- Xeriscape landscaping
- Home controls: central switch for consumer electronics to reduce phantom power usage.
- Display modules for energy usage and production
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| The S.E.E.D. Home® Floor Plan Design Elements: |
- Single story, 1935 sq. ft. of living area with 2 - 4 bedrooms (split bedroom plan), 2 baths, spacious central core great room with living, dining, kitchen and entry areas
- Master bedroom suite with his & her walk-in closets and spacious bathroom
- Second bedroom wing with many low cost design options such as bedrooms, den, play-room, etc.
- Each bedroom wing is designed with no roof bearing walls allowing for easy, cost effective modification of the floor plan either pre-construction or later on as homeowner needs change
- Laundry room with sink, cabinets, and ample counter space
- Two large additional storage closets with shelving
- Large rear covered patio and covered front entry
- Two car garage/carport with large storage/workshop area
- Do-it-yourself finishing options with general contractor oversight.
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