A geothermal loop installed under the basement slab of the house is connected to a sophisticated hydronic heating, cooling and domestic hot water system. A combination of thermostatically controlled zones, in-floor heating, dual air-handlers, heat-recovery ventilator with intake filtration, humidity control and outdoor sensor system provide optimum indoor comfort. Supplemental heating comes from traditional clean burning contra-flow masonry stoves and fueled with construction waste and felled trees from nearby. The geothermal system only operates during six months out of a year and during the other months, air-conditioning is almost completely unnecessary. A thermo-siphon night-time venting system offers natural cooling throughout the summer months.
Ellis Park House is an open-layout design filled with natural light. Materials include cork, reclaimed stone, birch and marine plywood, clay brick copper and Douglas Fir. There are two platforms with green-roofs. The third floor inhabitable roof-deck enables homeowners to enjoy beautiful views of the city.
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I completely agree with drejto. 4300 sq. f. for a single family is anything but sustainable, and should definitely not be shown as an example !
The practices and technology that this house showcases should be used as models for other green homes. However, everyone should keep in mind that this is a 4,300 sf house for a single family. I can’t speak to how large the Ellis family is, but the average American home is only 2,100 sf. The concept of a large “green” house like this, especially when population is predicted to rise 50% by 2050, should not be used as a model for ordinary homebuyers and builders.
It’s great that this home is demonstrating the potential of these technologies and green techniques, but i believe that oversized homes like this should not be portrayed as model green homes
i love house’s like these. they’re so beautiful and stylish and eco-frieandly. thats how i want my house to look like when i get my own place