 WEST STREET23RD STREET |
23rd STREET, Silver City, New Mexico, USA |
| ENERGY-EFFICIENT ALL SOLAR! |
| Design: The open recycled brick living area has 10' ceilings, Rumsford American Clay fireplace and cement hearth, local sustainably-harvested pine vigas and passive solar exposure. |
| Green Elements: Aiding the passive solar elements is 2.3 KW PhotoVoltaic Laminate on a long-life standing-seam metal roof, solar hot water and hydronic heat throughout, substantial cross ventilation and Whole House Fan. Built with eco-friendly Flexcrete block for thermal mass walls, as well as recycled blue jean and recycled cardboard (cellulose) insulation. Water harvesting gutters and storage tanks for irrigation and potential indoor use. Accessible basement plumbing for future addition of gray water recycling. |
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