Case
Study:
Cascadia
Key design elements:
Passive solar heating
Reduced construction waste
Energy-efficient building materials
Space-efficient floorplan
Location: Pacific
Northwest
Builder or architect: Energy Studies in Building Laboratory, Department of Architecture, University of
Oregon
Cost: Estimated $59,620
(building only)
Size: 1040 sq. ft.,
three bedroom
Project year: 1998
Features:
This home design was created for and is
available free to nonprofit developers. It has been built several times by different
developers in Pacific Northwest locations. The
home is designed to be oriented appropriately for the climate. It has a small building footprint in an efficient
plan.
Cascadia is designed to use structural
insulated panel walls for energy efficiency and to reduce construction waste. The design also employs passive solar features to
reduce required heating energy. With all its
energy efficiency features, Cascadia qualifies for an Energy-Efficient Mortgage and Energy
Star rating.
More Information: Cascadia
website
Pattern reference: 2, 6, 9, 17
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