Tour 7- Energy and water-wise new home
Architect
- Roz Chapin
- Site architect and carport Align architects- Nir Pearson
Main heating system
- Mitsubishi Split Heat pump with two interior units
- Radiant floor heat in bathrooms, small wall heater in back bedroom and the studio.
Cooking
- Frigidaire Electric range with induction cook top
Other features inside
- Low water toilets in both main baths and in studio (Niagra Stealth)
- All appliances energy star
- Exterior and interior door, cabinets, light fixtures, floor tiles, reused from BRING and Habitat
- Insulation above code
- Skylights for natural light
EV Ford CMax Plug in hybrid
Water catchment
- Rain gardens
- On-site storm water filtration and percolation via rain garden
- Permeable driveway
Outdoor features
- Preservation of significant onsite tree
- Extensive use of native plants and wildflowers, mixed seed lawn
- Significant food production includes vegetables in garden and in beds, berries
- Composting and dog poo septic.