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Raymar
LEED For Homes Gold Certified Michigan
Builder:
Raymar Homes
Location:
Rockford
Notable Highlights:
Modified Frost Protected Shallow Foundation
Efficient framing techniques: turned-stud corners, ladder blocking at interior-exterior wall intersections, non load bearing headers in non load bearing walls, and raised heel trusses.
Vaulted ceiling
Using foam and caulk in targeted areas we were able to create an extremely tight home without going to the expense of installing foam in all locations
Residential Upright Energy Saver Electric Water Heater.
White Rogers, touch screen, programmable thermostats
GeoComfort, closed loop, geothermal
Arzel 2 zone heating and cooling
Description:
The house was designed to take advantage of the site. The house utilizes a combination of the river views, the natural southwest breezes, and an orientation to the sun for natural day lighting and passive solar (90% of the glazing on the south-facing wall is completely shaded at noon on June 21st and unshaded at noon Dec 21st). The compact design was designed around the families needs. The family space is placed for the most natural lighting, breezes, and views. The bedrooms are in the cooler lower level and the north side of the house. Under the garage was utilized for storage of river kayaks, bikes, and shop area for working on them. The roof slopes were designed for future solar panels. All the interior coatings and adhesives were low VOC as defined by the LEED-H standards.
More info @ http://www.raymarhomes.com
