Sustainable in the Sierras: A Solar-Powered Home in Northern California

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March/April 2009
By Cheryl Weber 
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Architect: Chris Parlette, WA Design, (510) 883-0868
Builder: Dovetail Construction, (530) 265-3683
Interior Design: WA Design and homeowners
Landscaping: Lin’s Plant Parenthood, (530) 265-3334
House Size: 2,700 square feet
Bedrooms: 4 bedrooms plus study
Bathrooms: 3 full bathrooms
Cost per Square Foot: N/A (remodel)

Energy

Heating/Cooling System: Radiant floor heating/evaporative cooling
Electricity Source: Solar (photovoltaic) electric and solar hot water heater with tankless on-demand Noritz backup water heater
Lighting: Low-voltage recessed cans plus 18 fluorescent and compact fluorescent fixtures
Appliances: Energy Star appliances and front-loading high-efficiency clothes washer
Insulation: Johns Manville formaldehyde-free insulation

Building Materials

Exterior Materials: Cedar shingle siding with cedar trim, Loewen Heat Smart windows, Trex and recycled redwood decking and stairs, 40-year composition roofing
Interior Materials: Recycled fir trim, doors and cabinetry, FSC-certified cherry kitchen cabinets with concrete countertops, hand-troweled integral plaster

Water

Water Conservation Systems: Private well with countywide irrigation ditch water for landscaping and leach wastewater treatment system
Fixtures: Low-flow faucets, showerheads and toilets

Construction

Waste Reduction: Recycled waste products
Recycling: Separated and recycled waste products
Construction Methods: Standard framing and structural insulated panels (SIPs)

Landscaping

Site and Land Use: N/A
Plants: Native landscaping
Water Conservation: Countywide irrigation water

Certification

N/A

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