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(Eastern Elevation) (Western Elevation / Front of house)
Earthaven's Green Building Practices:
The Earthaven Green Home Project was designed by Chuck Silver and was inspired by Lisa's love of Prairie and Japanese Farmhouse designs. It will be Energy Star labeled and also adheres to our strict guidelines for what we feel makes an ecologically friendly, healthy home. The home is situated on 8.66 beautiful, protected acres in Red Hook, NY. Its neighbors consist of a horse farm, a goat & sheep farm, an organic farm (Hearty Roots) and the Common Fire Housing Co-op, a LEED Platinum Certified dwelling.
The building is approximately 3,200 square feet, is
Handicap Accessible, and qualifies for New York State and Federal Alternative Energy Tax Incentives.
Main floor
Foyer
Master Bedroom Suite with Walk-in Closet and bath with two person soaking tub.
Powder room
2 office spaces
Meditation loft with Catskill Mountain views
Living Room with 20’ Cathedral Ceilings
Spacious Kitchen
Dining Area with 15’ cathedral ceilings
Mud Room/Pantry off Kitchen
Lower Level: (Earthy Acid Washed Concrete Floor with Radiant Heat Maintains Warmth in Winter and Cool in Summer.)
3 Bedrooms
Full Bath
Family Room
Laundry Room
Storage / Utility
Root Cellar
Energy efficient construction techniques and products:
- Passive solar design to make optimum use of natural light and heat.
- 96 windows & 4 Solatubes flood both levels of the home with natural light.
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It is what is referred to as a “high performance” home, because it is built to last much longer than most and it's super insulated building envelope (R55) make it very energy efficient.
- Energy Recovery Ventilation System
- The house is wired to be Photovotaic "ready."
- Energy Star Stainless Steel Appliances:
Bosch Fridge, 6 Burner Stainless steel gas range, Broan Hood,
Bosch Dishwasher
- Energy Star Light Fixtures and Halo Recessed Lighting throughout.
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Water Efficient Fixtures and Appliances: Toto Dual Flush Toilets, Energy Star - Bosch Front Loading Washer/Dryer
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Rain Water Collection
Misc.
- Feng Shui Design Principles Incorporated Throughout.
- Spring Fed Pond with Island
- Floors – Slate, Acid Washed Concrete, Ceramic Tile, Antique Red Oak
- Master Bedroom Suite with Walk-in Closet and bath with two person soaking tub.
- Living Room with 20’ Cathedral Ceilings
- Dining Area with 15' ceilings
- 2 office spaces
- Meditation loft with Catskill Mountain views
Improved Indoor Environments through environmentally-preferable materials and building practices:
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Use primarily products from recycled and sustainable sources.
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No products containing formaldehyde or Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s.)
Renewable Energy Options When Feasible:
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Rainwater Harvesting
Smart Growth and Sustainable Land Development Practices & Site Stewardship:
- Small footprint, for minimized disturbed area on site.
- Developed a tree/plant preservation plan with no-disturbance zone clearly delineated on drawings and building lot.
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Over 40% of previously undeveloped area has been left undisturbed.
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Stockpiled and protected existing topsoil from erosion for reuse.
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Path and velocity of runoff protected with silt fencing or comparable measures during construction.
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Swales provided to divert surface water from hillside.
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Waste Reduction and Recycling During the Construction Process via Low Waste Design and Construction Techniques.
Media coverage:
Hank Gross of MidHudsonNews.com interviewed Lisa on December 26, 2006, and hosted the story on December 27, 2006. The radio reports were also fed to several area radio stations as well as NPR in Albany.
December 31, 2006 – Featured on BuildingGreenNYC.org
January 13, 2007 - Poughkeepsie Journal’s Focus publication
January 15, 2007 – Poughkeepsie Journal
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