Millerton round house
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| - | [[Image:Millerton roundhouse.jpg]] | + | [[Image:Millerton roundhouse.jpg|right]] |
| - | + | [[Image:Millerton roundhouse winter.jpg|right]] | |
| - | == Energy efficiency == | + | |
| - | The house is 60% more energy efficient than comparable homes | + | |
| - | * House electricity consumption averages 210KW/month | + | |
| - | * The average for NY is 705KW (data provided by Energy Information Administration (DOE)) | + | |
| - | * Solar panels produce 450KW/month | + | |
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| - | || '''Owners''' || <name. | + | || '''Owners''' || Yosh and Nili Schulman |
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| || '''Location''' || Millerton, New York State | || '''Location''' || Millerton, New York State | ||
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| - | * 100% PVC free | + | |
| - | * 100% compact flurescent lighting fixtures | + | <big>'''Summary of house features''' |
| * Round Design | * Round Design | ||
| + | * Solar passive design | ||
| * Roof structure pitch to allow insulation to extend over exterior wall joint | * Roof structure pitch to allow insulation to extend over exterior wall joint | ||
| - | * Southern Exposure used for Passive Solar Heating | + | * Southern exposure used for passive solar heating |
| - | * Solar Panel Array to generate 100%+ electricity needs | + | * Solar photovoltaic panel array to generate 100%+ electricity needs |
| - | * Reclaimed floor tiles | + | * 2x6 walls, energy heel roof truss |
| - | * Reclaimed sinks, doors and shower basin | + | * Highest rated energy efficient Marvin Integrity windows, argon filled, low-e |
| - | * Dual Flush Toilets | + | * Insulated Foundation System |
| + | * 100% PVC free | ||
| + | * 100% compact flurescent lighting fixtures | ||
| + | * Reclaimed floor tiles, sinks, doors and shower basin | ||
| + | * Dual flush toilets | ||
| * Low flow shower heads | * Low flow shower heads | ||
| - | * Highest Rated Energy Efficient Marvin Integrity Windows, Argon filled, low-e | ||
| * Copper piping throughout the house | * Copper piping throughout the house | ||
| * Timers on outside lights | * Timers on outside lights | ||
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| * Canister flourescent lighting | * Canister flourescent lighting | ||
| * Reclaimed wood paneling scraps used for closet ceilings | * Reclaimed wood paneling scraps used for closet ceilings | ||
| - | * Advanced Framing techniques reduced framing wood need by 30% | + | * Advanced framing techniques reduced framing wood need by 30% |
| * Reclaimed carpet padding and carpet found on freecycle.net | * Reclaimed carpet padding and carpet found on freecycle.net | ||
| </big> | </big> | ||
| <br/> | <br/> | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Energy efficiency == | ||
| + | The house is 60% more energy efficient than comparable homes | ||
| + | * House electricity consumption averages 210KW/month | ||
| + | * The average for NY is 705KW (data provided by Energy Information Administration (DOE)) | ||
| + | * Solar panels produce 450KW/month | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Green building materials== | ||
| + | * Ultra Touch 100% Recycled Blue Jean Denim Insulation | ||
| + | * Synthetic Gypsum Board (100% recycled from waste materials) | ||
| + | * AFM Safecoat Non-toxic Biodegradable Paints | ||
| + | * Trex composite decking (50% recycled plastic, 50% saw dust) | ||
| + | * Terra Green recycled glass tiles | ||
| + | * Timber Trek/Timber Pro UV waterbased natural stain | ||
| + | * Poured Concrete Counters by CounterCultureConcrete.com | ||
| + | * Locally grown and responsibly harvest pine floors | ||
| + | * Reclaimed ABS Drain Vent pipe | ||
| + | * FSC certified front and kitchen doors | ||
| + | * FSC certified trim work baseboards | ||
| + | * EnergyStar rated Boiler and indirect water heater | ||
| + | * EnergyStar fans | ||
| + | * EnergyStar programmable thermostats | ||
| + | * Solatube sky tunnel | ||
| + | * Asko dishwasher 285 KwH/year | ||
| + | * Asko washer and dryer 189 KwH/year | ||
| + | * Kenmore Refrigerator 392 KwH/year" | ||
| == Feedback or comments on this article == | == Feedback or comments on this article == | ||
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| == External links == | == External links == | ||
| - | * [http://yschulman.org/roundhouse/ Millerton round house], owners original website | + | * [http://yschulman.org/roundhouse/ Millerton round house], owners website |
| + | * [http://www.deltechomes.com/ecofriendly.php?gclid=CPWknryG9IsCFRK1Ygodp0CUag Green Building with Deltec Homes] | ||
| + | * [[Wikipedia:Millerton, New York]] | ||
| [[Category:Medium size home]] | [[Category:Medium size home]] | ||
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| [[Category:Rural]] | [[Category:Rural]] | ||
| [[Category:New construction]] | [[Category:New construction]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Passive solar design]] | ||
| [[Category:Sustainable houses]] | [[Category:Sustainable houses]] | ||
| [[Category:Protected]] | [[Category:Protected]] | ||
Current revision
| Owners | Yosh and Nili Schulman |
| Location | Millerton, New York State |
| Country | United States |
| Type | New construction |
| House size | Medium |
| Owner contact | yosh @ yschulman . org |
Summary of house features
- Round Design
- Solar passive design
- Roof structure pitch to allow insulation to extend over exterior wall joint
- Southern exposure used for passive solar heating
- Solar photovoltaic panel array to generate 100%+ electricity needs
- 2x6 walls, energy heel roof truss
- Highest rated energy efficient Marvin Integrity windows, argon filled, low-e
- Insulated Foundation System
- 100% PVC free
- 100% compact flurescent lighting fixtures
- Reclaimed floor tiles, sinks, doors and shower basin
- Dual flush toilets
- Low flow shower heads
- Copper piping throughout the house
- Timers on outside lights
- Each rooms is separate heating zone
- Canister flourescent lighting
- Reclaimed wood paneling scraps used for closet ceilings
- Advanced framing techniques reduced framing wood need by 30%
- Reclaimed carpet padding and carpet found on freecycle.net
Contents |
[edit] Energy efficiency
The house is 60% more energy efficient than comparable homes
- House electricity consumption averages 210KW/month
- The average for NY is 705KW (data provided by Energy Information Administration (DOE))
- Solar panels produce 450KW/month
[edit] Green building materials
- Ultra Touch 100% Recycled Blue Jean Denim Insulation
- Synthetic Gypsum Board (100% recycled from waste materials)
- AFM Safecoat Non-toxic Biodegradable Paints
- Trex composite decking (50% recycled plastic, 50% saw dust)
- Terra Green recycled glass tiles
- Timber Trek/Timber Pro UV waterbased natural stain
- Poured Concrete Counters by CounterCultureConcrete.com
- Locally grown and responsibly harvest pine floors
- Reclaimed ABS Drain Vent pipe
- FSC certified front and kitchen doors
- FSC certified trim work baseboards
- EnergyStar rated Boiler and indirect water heater
- EnergyStar fans
- EnergyStar programmable thermostats
- Solatube sky tunnel
- Asko dishwasher 285 KwH/year
- Asko washer and dryer 189 KwH/year
- Kenmore Refrigerator 392 KwH/year"
[edit] Feedback or comments on this article
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