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- Solar Orientation and Natural Cooling massing
- Compact shape minimizes wall surfaces and energy costs
- Multi-use open plan design
- High thermal mass interior building systems
- Recycled ICF exterior wall system
- Insulated slab on grade main floor
- Concrete kitchen counter
- Tinted earth plaster interior finish (no paint)
- Durable concrete radiant floor in great room and kitchen
- Oiled wood, natural wood finishes
- Natural stone and tile bath finishes
- Durable exterior finishes
- Exterior spaces expand living space
- Porches block western sun
- Open-cell spray foam roof insulation for decreased air infiltration
- Waterless composting toilet system
- Earth-loop geothermal heating system
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