Holistic Harmony House
The "Greenest" Home in South Texas
Craftsman Homes will use a comprehensive approach to "building green" at the Holistic Harmony House. It will include: Passive solar, insulation materials and methods, solar electric generation, geothermal, water management, plant and animal habitat and greenscaping. The most innovative and salient aspects of this project are:- Passive Solar Design
- Comprehensive Insulation, Vapor Diffusion Retardant, Low Air Infiltration and Low Emission Glazing Package
- Water Management
- Geo-Thermal Closed Loop and Open Loop HVAC Systems
- Active Solar Photovoltaic Panel electric production
Specs & Thumbnail Info
- Over 6,000 square foot house sitting on 3 acres
- Property slopes 80 ft East to West
- Western Exposure
- Two Stories – First Floor 4,000 sq. ft., Second Floor 2,000 sq. ft.
- Property front --Substantial exterior development (large enclosed courtyard for privacy and protection from deer) 2 car garage, auto logia.
- Property back –upper terrace (covered grill area, gourmet kitchen –commercial grade appliances)
- Lower deck with swimming pool
- Screened in porch
- 5 Bedrooms
- Cover deck off Master Suite
- 5.5 Bathrooms
- Loft tub in bathroom (Faces North)
- Family room
- 2 Car Garage
- Sport Court –basketball and skateboard
- Built in 2009-2010
Conveniences
- Travis County
- Eanes School District
- Secluded on Large Property
Distinctive Features
- Efficient 3 zone air conditioning
- Geothermal heat pumps (50% less electricity consumption –3 units. Pay off time 4 to 6 years)
- Solar System - 13 kW system, Total cost $100,000, City of Austin rebate $50,000, Federal Tax Credit $30,000, net cost $20,000, pay off in saved electricity costs 4-6 years.
- Choice in Windows - Anderson Windows, best glass performance without tinting
- Water wise plumbing fixtures
- Energy star appliances
- Dimmable lighting
- Pond will collect rain water run off, geothermal water, and will serve for irrigation. Located South. Water feature will run under the house. .
- Total integrated green package
Elevations 04/29/09
STAGE ONE - Initial Site Work:
- Survey
- Erosion control ditching, and fencing
- Crush and lay down rock for erosion control at site entry
- Hand clear building site | mulch and save material for further use
- Stumps: Machine removal and recycle
- Trim and thin remaining woodland on site | mulch and save material
- Mulch entire site. Mulch controls erosion and preserves moisture content in the ground.
- Lay down septic field and install septic tanks
- Drill well and closed loop borings for geothermal heat pumps.
- Trench: Utilities paths from street, geothermal heat pump loops, pond, irrigation, well, septic, solar array, sport court, water treatment, and water storage.
- Form pond with excavated boulders
- Pour: Pond, shed, pump houses and sport court
STAGE TWO - Construction of Residence:
- Form and pour foundation
- Structural steel framing
- Wood framing
- Windows and exterior doors
- Build decks and porches
- Masonry, stucco, cornice
- Install sunshades and trellises
- Rough-in utilities
- Install Roof
- Insulate
- Drywall and interior stonework
- Cabinetry
- Interior doors and trim
- Flooring
- Countertops
- Plumbing fixtures and trims
- Electric fixtures and trims
- HVAC trims
- Paint and stain
STAGE THREE - Final Site Work:
- Hook-ups: Electric, cable, propane, telephone, septic, pond, well, geothermal loops, solar
- Pour footings and construct masonry walls
- Pour curbs and planters
- Install metal gates and railings
- Install irrigation system
- Install walkways and drives
- Landscape premises
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A Home
in Progress. Survey, erosion control ditching and fencing already finished.
Currently in progress: Hand clearing building site, mulching, and removal of stumps.
