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Martha Rose Construction: Seattle Home
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Built Green Rating: 3 Star
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Location: Seattle
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This home will ensure that the homeowner saves water and energy
over the long term with its many green features that include:
Site and Water Protection
- dual-flush toilets throughout the home conserve water by
offering two flush options to users
- soil amendments of compost, appropriate plants, mulching
and no turf will help reduce water needs in the landscape
- trees protected on site during construction
- topsoil protected and stored for reuse on the site
- landscaping with native/drought tolerant plants to save
water
- erosion control measures help prevent soil from washing
away
Using Energy Wisely
- Energy Star-rated dishwasher and refrigerator
- upgraded water heater
- R10 foam under the entire slab for improved insulation
- U-30 windows
- insulated headers
- energy heels to allow added insulation on trusses
- windows oriented to take advantage of passive solar heating
and cooling
- compact fluorescent lighting fixtures
- extra precautions to seal against air leaks around doors,
windows, plumbing and electrical penetration areas
Health and Indoor Air Quality
- low-toxic sealers and adhesives that do not off-gas into
the home
- hard surfaces such as hardwood that are easily maintained
and durable
- natural wool carpet
- ceramic tiles that are natural and durable
- extra precautions to prevent moisture inside home
- operable windows for natural ventilation
Using Materials Wisely and Reducing Waste
- bamboo flooring
- all-natural linoleum
- 30-year roofing
- 50-year siding
- extensive recycling and salvaging of materials during
construction, and participates in King County’s Construction
Works program
- durable materials installed throughout to extend the life
of the home
- products with recycled content installed such as insulation, drywall,
and sheathing
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