DOE Tour of Zero: Webster Street by TC Legend Homes
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TC Legend Homes built this 945-square-foot home in Seattle, Washington, to the performance criteria of the DOE Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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This home’s walls are constructed using 6-inch (R-29) structurally insulated panels (SIPs) while the roof is constructed of 10-inch (R-42) SIPs providing a continuous thermal blanket and air barrier around the home.
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The foundation walls are constructed using insulated concrete forms (ICFs) and a thick (R-20) layer of rigid foam blankets the ground under the slab.
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Deep overhangs protect the walls and windows from high summer sun and repeated drenchings in rainy Seattle.
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The highly insulated concrete slab flooring serves as a thermal mass that absorbs energy from the sun to passively heat the home.
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For increased energy savings, the home is equipped with ENERGY STAR appliances and advanced LED lighting.
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One ductless mini-split heat pump is all that’s needed to heat and cool this compact, well-insulated home.