Pleasant Hill Home, Freeport, Maine
Project size: 2,250 sq. ft.
Project cost: $625,000
Approach & Result:
- Located in reclaimed sand pit - limits the impact to zone and excavation.
- Maintained existing vegetation and trees, landscaped with native grasses and plants - minimized water use
- Install stormwater management system - control erosion and protect surrounding forests and fields
- Good directional orientation - maximized solar gain and help power the 3kw photovoltaic roof
- Overhang Roof - let the sun in during winter but keep it out during summer.
- Use low-E, argon-filled windows throughout, windows on south side allow sunlight to enter during winter.
- Compact flourescent bulbs and high efficiency appliances - energy-saving
- Propane boiler - delivers water on demand
- Advanced framing techniques and high insulation - made the home cool in summer and warm in winter.
- Strategic location of windows - maximize the use of natural light
- Construction waste and products were sorted for recycling and reuse
- Building materials used have high recycled content and/or locally produced - reducing shipping cost and fuel use
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