Brandt
SANTA CRUZ GREEN BUILDERS / RESIDENTIAL
Overlooking the Santa Cruz Harbor, you cannot tell this it is a green home. It’s an example of our standard green building package. 2×6 framing with R-19 batt insulation, 1″ of polyiso rigid foam wrapped around the entire exterior for a total wall R-value of 27. The ceiling is R-30, The first floor is slab on grade. The windows are good quality but not too expensive. All the lighting is LED. The appliances are Energy Star. Heat is delivered by a 96% efficient forced air heater but it does not come on much because of the good passive solar design, thermal mass, and extra insulation and air sealing. Water is heated with a GE air to water heat pump that is 240% efficient. A 3.5KW solar array powers the whole house and ADU. Low flow 1.28gpf toilets and .8gpm faucets, as well as the convincing artificial turf lawn, save water.
Features
LED Lights
Low Flow Toilets and Faucets
Passive Solar Design
Solar Power