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| Summary of Specifications |
| Energy Saving | |
| Walls (concrete block with polyurethane foam, 2x4 internal framing and 2X6 external framing) | R-value = 30 |
| Roof (2 layers of plywood foam, 12 inches of fiberglass, 2 foam layers, a sealing layer, aggregate and white coating) | R-value = 40 |
| Windows (vinyl clad wood frames, double paned with two air spaces, ultraviolet reflecting film) | Heat/Ultraviolet Reflection = 90% |
| Passive Solar Heating/Cooling: (home orientation direction, garage on west end, deciduous trees and vines) | |
| Cooling; Evaporative (piggyback system; single pad draft evaporative cooler | Effective at Dew Points of 55 degrees or less |
| Cooling/Heating: Heat Pump (vinyl clad wood frames, double paned with two air spaces, ultraviolet reflecting film | SEER Rating= 12; EER Rating= 11.5 |
| Heating: Rumford Fireplace:(used as alternative heat; design improves air flow and effective reflection of heat) | |
| Ceiling Fans (increase occupant comfort, allowing higher thermostat settings) | |
| Water Pre-Heater, Solar (vinyl clad wood frames, double paned with two air spaces, ultraviolet reflecting film | Pre-Heats Water to 100 degrees F |
| Appliances: (Selection based on guide The Most Energy Efficient Appliances published by the American Council for and Energy Efficient Economy | |
| Lighting: (compact fluorescent lights) | Energy and heat reduction = 75% |
| Landscaping: (shade from plants to cover windows and door on east, south and west facing walls) | |
| Water Pre-Heater, Solar (vinyl clad wood frames, double paned with two air spaces, ultraviolet reflecting film | Pre-Heats Water to 100 degrees F |
| Overall Energy Savings vs. typical Phoenix home | Energy Savings = 50% overall |
| Water Saving | |
| Graywater: (irrigate with household gray water: showers, baths, sinks and washing machines) | Annual water savings = 11,370 gallons |
| Rainwater Harvesting (from roof into 4,700 gallon cistern) | Annual water harvested = 9,277 gallons |
| Low Flow Shower Heads (reducing flow to 2.5 gallons per minute from 6.0 gallons) | Annual water savings = more than 10,000 gallons per person |
| Low Water Use Toilets (reduced to 1.5 gallons per flush) | Annual water savings = 16,060 gallons (for family of 4) |
| Landscaping: (select low water use plants) | |
| Overall Annual Water Savings (family of 4) | Water savings = 76,607 gallons annually |
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