Want a Phoenx Green Home? You've got it here -- everything from Apex block construction to help you save up to 50% on your cooling/heating bills over standard construction to high-performance, eco-conscious icynene insulation and high-performance, low-e windows. This super energy-efficient desert dwelling with mountain and city light views was carefully designed and built last year by a talented owner/craftsman with hand-crafted alder cabinets and interior doors throughout plus stained concrete floors, smooth-finish sheetrock and stucco. In addition to the 3780 s.f. main home featuring four bedrooms and three baths, there's a 300 s.f. detached guest house with kitchenette and bathroom. Whether you have an RV or just want a workshop, you'll love the oversized 24' x 48' three-car garage with a 12' x 10' tall door..and views. GREEN FEATURES INCLUDE: Exterior walls are built of Apex block (www.ApexBlock.com) construction: Manufactured locally in Phoenix of Recycled polystyrene foam, concrete and water. No formaldehyde, no off-gassing, no VOCs and no known carcinogens High-performance, eco-conscious icynene insulation (www.icynene.com) applied to underside of roof decking providing a conditioned space to run all HVAC ductwork. This 100% waterblown foam insulation does not off-gas into the indoor environment. Air-sealing capability controls energy-robbing air leakage, allowing the heat pumps to work less hard and more efficiently. Two Goodman four-ton Model GPH15M two-stage 15-Seer heat pumps (www.goodmanmfg.com) Beautifully finished and stained, easy-care concrete flooring -- also provides thermal mass for more even heating and cooling Finished and sealed concrete kitchen counters Recycled corrugated steel overhangs with beautiful timber framing provide shade and shelter for front entryway and back courtyard patio Two Rheem Tankless 95 indoor direct vent propane water heaters strategically placed on opposite sides of the house providing continuous "on demand" hot water (www.rheem.com) Proper North/South orientation; limited window exposure on East/WEst sides High performance, low-E windows throughout Call Glen today at 480-947-2106 to schedule an appointment to see this spectacular green home today! |
