| This new home, nearing completion, incorporates high levels of insulation and a well sealed exterior envelope to complement a highly efficient mechanical system. The heating load is so small that a small, residential water heater could do the job, although a somewhat larger boiler was installed to provide ample domestic hot water, as well. The center core of the home features exposed structural timbers and paneled walls and ceilings wrapped by structural insulated panels (SIP). The remainder of the house features optimum value framing to minimize the use of framing lumber and to maximize the space available for spray foam insulation. |
