This near net zero, super energy efficient new house uses no fossil fuels for heating.
Property
- Owner:
- David Rosenmiller
- Type:
- Single-Family Residence
- Address:
- 80 Depot Road, Haydenville, MA 01039
- Size:
- 3,350 sq ft
Technology
- Type:
- Energy Efficiency
- Installed:
- January 2010
Professionals & Suppliers
- Installers:
- Riverstone Development Inc.
- Builders:
- Riverstone Development Inc.
- Energy Auditors:
- CET
What You Need to Know
Description:
This newly finished house features passive solar heat; innovative thermal mass system using water-filled recycled plastic jugs in 1st Fl ceiling, dyed concrete floor for thermal mass on basement floor, ground loop pipe and heat exchanger, Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV); heat recirculation system; tight thermal envelope; triple glazed, fiberglass windows, with high SHGC on South side of house, FSC and locally sourced materials, low-VOC/non-toxic materials, manifold plumbing, durable construction techniques, day lighting, Solar Hot water, and a 6.4 PV system. Green construction practices included temporary PV power for construction purposes and a composting toilet for construction crew.
Other Benefits:
Passive solar heat gain, lots of thermal mass and a well insulated and air tight building envelope eliminate the need for central heat.
Efficiency or Sustainability Improvements:
Rainwater harvesting system with 8000 gallon cistern and drip irrigation system, secondary drip irrigation septic system, permaculture landscaping.
My Motivation:
Objective was to build a house that required no fossil fuels to heat it, and that would be close to net zero in energy.
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