Last night my husband and I toured a passive solar home in Bend, OR. The home's builder, Paul Schmitz - owner of Boxcar Productions, was on hand to answer questions. I truly wish more builders would embrace the idea of building sustainably. Better for the earth and all its inhabitants.
From the Boxcar website:
The home is listed for sale here.
From the Boxcar website:
- Passive solar design estimated to provide 40% winter space heating and 100% of summer cooling load
- R-30 Wall and R-60 Roof Insulation
- Energy Efficient LoE Argon filled windows
- Solar thermal hot water system
- Lifebreath Clean Air Furnace combines solar hot water for space heating using integrated heat recovery ventilation
- Extensive use of site salvaged materials, reclaimed lumber and tree milling
- Participation in Earth Advantage, Energy Star Homes Northwest, and Oregon Department of Energy 's High Performance Home Building Standard
- Standing seam metal roof for durability
- ENERGY STAR Appliances
- Healthy paints and finish products
The home is listed for sale here.