SUSTAINABILITY
Eco-Build
>> Passive Solar build with large south-facing windows to allow ample sun to filtrate in during the winter months and a custom designed solar shade calculated to the proper angles to keep the sun rays out in hot summer months
>> High end triple pane windows - Argon gas filled - fiberglass frame with zero thermal bridging designed and manufactured in Colorado
>> 8" thick walls with closed-cell foam and blown-in spider insulation. ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) down 3 ft to footer for vertical insulation. All windows and doors sealed with High-R foam
>> ZIP panels to brake all thermal bridging along stud framing
>> Beetle-kill spruce trees for all timbers and siding -- locally harvested in nearby forests
>> Small building footprint to reduce land disturbance
>> Small building envelope to maximize energy efficiency and reduce waste
>> Using existing utilities that transected the property vs building large infrastructure to extend the utilities
>> Insulation = R-36 walls, R-50 ceiling, R-6 windows, R-43 floor
>> On-demand water heaters
>> Colored sealed concrete floor to act as a thermal mass (heat-sink) during winter months and cooling effect for summer months
>> Radiant eco-heaters efficiently heats the objects and keeps a steady, ambient temperature and allows the room to feel warmer, at lower temperatures
Natural Elements
>> Cross-wind air flow for cooling
>> Water collecting/rain water harvesting roof design
>> Large outdoor living with large patio in front of each cabin
>> Clustered parking to allow green-space around each cabin
>> Natural spring water flow behind the cabins
>> Native vegetation of cottonwood trees, aspens, grasses, wildflowers, and forbs. Many trees left and protected during construction. Top soil saved and moved back on site after grading
>> Built in a mountain town with plenty of outdoor enthusiasts and has a knack for promoting environmentally conscious decisions
>> Infill development to avoid developing Colorado's precious virgin mountain lands
>> On-site washer and dryer for residents with clothes line option
Minimal + Artistic!
>> Walk-in units to increase connectivity and community
>> Funky cabin design to promote creativity, art, and pride in where one lives
>> Ability to house 5-10 people on 1/2 acre of land without sacrificing people's privacy and space
>> High open ceiling for a spacious feel
>> The cabin layout is in a flowing pattern vs "cookie-cutter" row pattern
>> Custom built, on-site by local skilled contractors all who live and work in the area.
>> Construction material bought through local, Chaffee County, businesses
>> Built with no plastic or composite materials.
>> Building materials are natural and imperfect to add to character and reduce the "cookie-cutter" look
>> Four "in-wall niches" with cam lights for placement of art and expression
>> Fun, funky, and sustainable for minimalist living