Modern Beach House in Truro by ZeroEnergy Design

Modern Beach House in Truro by Zero Energy Design - Exterior - 1

Planning for the extreme differences in the occupation is an issue addressed by the designers from the beginning. The house is ~ Living in a bar and a bar ~ sleep. "The Sleeping bar is an extension module with many shared bedrooms and bathrooms for the whole family. The Living Bar includes the living and dining room, bedroom and half - everything you need, the couple and the children disappeared. These programmatic zoning, the sleeper bar shut down for most of the year to reduce energy consumption.
Modern Beach House in Truro by Zero Energy Design - Exterior - 2

The site offers a spectacular view west overlooking the water and the sunset. The capture of the target area on the west orientation of the glazing this view is certainly not ideal for energy efficiency. The small lot size, square material is combined with customer demands and the desire for a clear stance, the view of the primary living space was to prevent the UN ideal orientation of the glazing. The rest of the building certainly compensates see the luxury. Silvia and Silvia of Osterville its buildings with double stud design allows a continuous layer of foam insulation (without interruption by bolts). The geothermal system, combined with a radiant heater, will all the heating and cooling of the year. Apart from energy-efficient appliances and boilers, lighting consultants ZED working with Light Th! S to ensure that all areas are well lit with energy-efficient fixtures. The customer has also decided to reduce dependence on fossil fuels from the country. Propane is used only for cooking. There is no gas.

The roof sports have installed a large solar panel NexAmp Electric energy to compensate for the use of net metering. A battery backup and power management system for Grid Point will save electricity from the solar panel to provide the basic functions of the house without power by using a gas powered generator. The combination of energy-efficient building envelope and systems with solar home will produce as much energy as it consumes in one years! [Zero Energy Design]
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