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Location - Floor Plan - Excavation - Site Preparation - Rebar
Concrete Pour - Slab - Concrete Blocks - Underground Walls
Surface Bonding - Wood Framing - Waterproofing - Backfill
Subfloor - Upstairs Wall - Solarium - Downstairs Finishing
Upstairs Finishing - Tiling - CableRail Deck - Solar Array
Power Station - Wind Turbine - The Completed Home



A waterproof membrane is installed around the downstairs Pella windows, and over
custom flashing which wraps around the base of the structure. (February 28, 2006)




Concrete-based Hardipanel siding and trim are installed around the downstairs.




Formaldehyde-free ComfortTherm insulation is installed in all openings within
the exterior wood-framed downstairs walls where they go above grade.




This Radiance direct-vent propane heater will provide clean-burning, energy-efficient
heat downstairs. Vents in the stairs near the heater will allow the heat to also
rise into the upstairs area of the home. Heat will be stored in the thermal mass
of both the above and below grade concrete walls so only a minimum of heat will
be required to keep the home comfortable during the winter. (March 1, 2006)




The base of the shower area is made from concrete which will be stained and sealed.
Before pouring the concrete, a waterproof liner and rebar are installed. Crack-resistant
concrete is used to help reduce the chance of cracks. (March 9, 2006)


Location - Floor Plan - Excavation - Site Preparation - Rebar
Concrete Pour - Slab - Concrete Blocks - Underground Walls
Surface Bonding - Wood Framing - Waterproofing - Backfill
Subfloor - Upstairs Wall - Solarium - Downstairs Finishing
Upstairs Finishing - Tiling - CableRail Deck - Solar Array
Power Station - Wind Turbine - The Completed Home

Click here to return to the Clean Energy Exhibition home page.