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ORIENTATION Southern exposure
SPACE HEATING Heating - 90% or higher energy efficiency furnace Heating - 90% or higher energy efficiency boiler Heating - Active solar heating Heating - Air-source heat pump Heating - Baseboard hot water heat Heating - Geothermal heat pump Heating - Passive solar heating Heating - Radiant floor heating Heating - Solar water heating HVAC zones
SPACE COOLING Cooling - Air-source heat pump Cooling - Geothermal heat pump Cooling - Evaporative cooling (swamp cooler) Cooling - High SEER air conditioner (13 or higher) Cooling - Passive cooling
VENTILATION Smoke-Free Ventilation system Whole house fan
CONSTRUCTION Adobe Earthship Rammed Earth Strawbale
WALL INSULATION Natural fiber R11-R13, warm climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat R13-R25, warm climate, electric resistance heat R11-R22, moderate climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat R11-R26, moderate climate, electric resistance heat R11-R22, cold climate, gas/oil heat R11-R28, cold climate, heat pump or electric resistance heat
BASEMENT INSULATION Natural fiber R11-R19, warm climate, gas/oil or Heat pump heat R11-R19, warm climate, electric resistance heat R11-R19, moderate climate, gas/oil or heat pump heat R11-R19, moderate climate, electric resistance heat R11-R19, cold climate, gas/oil heat R13-R19, cold climate, heat pump or electric resistance heat
LIGHTING Automatic control system for lighting Natural daylighting Skylights Solar powered walkway or outdoor lighting area
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT & MISC. Cover for wildlife Curbside recycling Firebreaks Native vegetation Shade Trees Parks and public lands within a few miles Radon tested, within acceptable limits Recycling facilities nearby Shade Trees Water conserving landscaping Water quality tested, acceptable results Water rights Wind Breaks
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