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Springtime Cottage at 54 Swanger - 1593 SqFt 3Bed/2.5Bath. ENERGY STAR HERS:47 Healthy Built Homes: Platinum. Featured on Eco Home.com Springtime Cottage case study Green Building Advisor.com Cost-Effective Passive Solar Design |
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The infill city lot in Haw Creek utilizes existing utilities and captures a large amount of solar energy, even through the deciduous trees. This custom home in Asheville NC is an example of the Springtime Cottage.
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HealthyFresh air introduction with the ERV Energy Recovery Ventilator (Venmar Hepa 4000). This device introduces fresh air in a balanced and energy efficient manner to the entire home.
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Energy SmartEco-Panel SIPs. Polyurethane R25 walls and R40 roof. Scored the 2nd highest blower door test ever recorded in Asheville. Passive Solar Design reduces heating costs an estimated 40-60%, delivers the healthiest possible and least impactful source of heating and gives the home abundant natural light |
AestheticsThe 38' long version of the Springtime Cottage. This custom home features wood that was harvested from on-site. White Oak was used for the flooring, porch roof decking and upstairs trim. Red Oak was used on the stairs and main level trim. Black gum was made into a countertop in the Laundry and Ash was used for trim and cabinetry in the Master bath. Custom Quater-sawn White Oak Cabinetry with continuous grain, clean frameless corners, and full-extension 100lb test, soft-close hardware. Under cabinet lighting. Tim Bell designs. www.TimBellDesigns.com Granite Countertops Tile, Site Finished White-Oak, and Stained Concrete Floors |