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The intention?
A close, connected family unit, energy conservation (and savings!), a smaller footprint, and list items that included rainwater collection for toilet flushing and locally sourced materials (when possible and appropriate).
They went further and included recycled materials when available, and smart, sustainable choices for all millwork and flooring. Low VOC products were used and the landscaping incorporated native plants and thoughtfully included permeable paving, which reduces the need for man-made irrigation and even reduces ambient temperatures.
Solar panels power the house’s hot water needs, and a high-efficiency gas fireplace and gas range in the kitchen also contribute to ‘clean heating’. Indoor air quality is taken care of by the RecoupAerator® 200DX, which stabilizes temperature and humidity in such a way it keeps mold spores and dust mites from surviving and multiplying.
Joy Wood
Joy grew up in the natural beauty of the North Okanagan, nestled near the foot of the Monashee Mountains. Hailing from a family of home builders, both the environment and home construction became closely intertwined in her youth. Today, she and her builder hubby are raising their family in Vancouver, where she avidly follows the current sustainable construction trends as the city aims for the title of ‘Greenest City’ by 2020.
