DOE Tour of Zero: 19th Avenue by TC Legend Homes
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TC Legend Homes built this 2,463-square-foot home in Seattle, Washington, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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The home’s high-performance SIP walls and roof combined with advanced HVAC and a 9.5-kW solar electric generating system plus solar water heating to provide the homeowner with nearly $1,900 in annual energy cost savings compared to a similar-sized home built to the 2012 IECC.
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Advanced lighting is used throughout the entire home—all of the lighting is LED.
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The home’s open floor plan makes good use of the highly efficient triple-paned windows, which flood the home with natural light.
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Low-flow water fixtures and faucets were installed throughout the home to improve water conservation.
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An ENERGY STAR-rated refrigerator and dishwasher are installed in this home for increased energy savings.
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This home qualified for the EPA Indoor airPLUS certification, indicating that it meets a host of air quality specifications.
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The home’s high-performance building envelope consists of structural insulated panels (SIPs) –- walls are 6-inch R-29 panels covered with house wrap and roofs are 10-inch R-42 panels covered with ice-and-water shield for an airtight, water-resistant, highly insulated home.
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“When a net-zero-energy home can be built at a cost on par with traditional construction, everyone wins.”
“When a net-zero-energy home can be built at a cost on par with traditional construction, everyone wins. TC Legend Homes is helping to usher in a new era of green construction in which homeowners don’t have to choose between cutting-edge efficiency and staying on budget. Our customers expect to save money owning their home, not spend more.”
– Ted Clifton, builder, TC Legend Homes
