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By: Amanda Campbell
Updated: August 24, 2010

When you think of the next generation of houses, images like a wide front porch, sloping metal roof and wood burning stove probably aren’t the first things that pop into your mind. Well, solar-geothermal homes from Enviro Custom Homes has a lot more to offer then your typical suburban home.

ENERGY EFFICIENT AND RENEWABLE ENERGY FEATURES:    

        * Structural insulated panel walls and roof (built like a refrigerator) R27 walls, R34 ceiling.
        * Plumbing pipes insulated under slab and in house for constant temperatures every season.
        * Passive solar design (free winter heating) with overhangs to keep out summer sun.
        * Galvalume roof for maximum sun reflectivity and clean rainwater collection.
        * Compact fluorescent bulbs in every ceiling fixture and most other lights
        * Marvin double hung wood windows and patio doors—all north, west and east windows and doors are l low-E argon-filled for the highest possible energy efficiency.
        * Thermal mass floors under south-facing windows for winter passive solar heat storage.
        * Every crack tightly caulked and sealed.
        * Geothermal heat pump with instant hot water feature.
        * Heat recovery ventilator
          with air filters for clean fresh air which retains its interior temperature.
        * Extra large wood burning stove: free auxiliary winter heat or cooking.
        * Photovoltaic (solar) electric cells with battery back up for power failure insurance.
        * Net-metering from utility company allows solar electricity to reduce your monthly utility bills.
        * 26% lower homeowner’s insurance rates due to Galvalume roof and stucco/stone exterior

ADDITIONAL RECYCLED/ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FEATURES:

        * Carpet made from 100% recycled plastic soda bottles
        * 93% recycled granite kitchen countertops
        * Composting disposal in kitchen countertops
        * Front porch made from recycled plastic bags and waste wood
        * Xeriscaped lawns and gardens
        * Rainwater collection tank

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