Sustainable Family Home
RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS: • SOLAR PV: 3.5kW photovoltaic array (20)-175 Watt panels • SOLAR THERMAL: (3)Heliodyne Flat Plate collectors w/238 gallon, dual-stage storage tank and 200 kBTU/HR backup boiler. • GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP: (9)-300ft deep wells with dual pumps providing both heating and cooling. • PASSIVE SOLAR: 9% South Glazing Ratio, <3% at East & West • Thermal Mass: Interior stonework and 1-1/2" gypcrete floors. INDOOR AIR QUAILTY/HEALTH INTERIORS. • Whole-house fan plus (8)-variable speed exhaust fans with occupancy sensors. • Low VOC Cabinetry, Carpeting, and Finishes, Sealed building envelope to minimize air leakage. RENEWABLE MATERIALS: • Reclaimed wood siding and flooring. read more | ||||||
I would highly recommend MWA Architects to any potential new home owner or contractor. We chose MWA to design our full-time Truckee residence after considering several other architectural firms. MWA stood out as being one of the most creative and collaborative firms to work with, both important considerations for us.
Working with Kurt Reinkens and Kristi Thompson was a pleasure. MWA started out trying to understand how we wanted to interact in our home environment, and designed our home around the way that we wanted to live. Integrating the final design with our lifestyle with the natural environment around our property, the end result was truly our dream home.
-- John & Dawn Evans
Working with Kurt Reinkens and Kristi Thompson was a pleasure. MWA started out trying to understand how we wanted to interact in our home environment, and designed our home around the way that we wanted to live. Integrating the final design with our lifestyle with the natural environment around our property, the end result was truly our dream home.
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