This is our current green building project at 824 NW Columbia St. in Bend, Oregon. The home incorporates 2x8 staggered stud advanced framing with all FSC certified kiln dried lumber. This type of construction produces better R-values than typical stud framing at a reasonable cost. The home is now ready for raised heel energy trusses, which also help with insulation by reducing compression of roof insulation at the exterior wall.The Columbia St. home will incorporate blown-in cellulose insulation, solar hot water, solar space heating, and solar electric. In addition, home design and site orientation were designed to optimize passive solar. This helps to keep the home cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The home will be certified through Earth Advantage and the High Performance Home program through the Oregon Department of Energy.
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