Eco Factor: Sustainably constructed home generates solar electricity and harvests rainwater.
Designed by Farr Associates and constructed by Goldberg General Contracting, the Yannell Residence is often being referred to as one of the greenest homes ever to be constructed. Proving what it takes to be one of the best in the world, the designers focused on reducing the home’s carbon footprint with the use of renewable energy generating systems and ecofriendly materials.
The residence was designed and built as an exercise in net zero energy living, as the home produces all the energy it needs. The 2675-square-foot house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and was constructed at a cost of $1.6 million. The home features the use of geothermal wells and a solar power system that collectively generate about 18,000KWh of electricity annually.
The home features a green roof, butterfly roofing to store rainwater, solar thermal and solar PV modules, FSC cedar cladding, fiber cement board cladding and the use of recycled materials in everything from fencing to cabinets. The interiors feature dual-flush toilets that save water, Energy Star appliances, LED lighting and zero-VOC paints.
Via: JetsonGreen
