Case
Study:
The
Vista at Kensington Park
Key design elements:
Energy-efficient homes for first-time, low-income
homebuyers
Structural insulated panel walls
Pigmented concrete floor finishes
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Urban infill subdivision
Location: Dallas,
Texas
Developers: HUD,
Dallas Affordable Housing Coalition, City of Dallas Housing Authority
Builder
or Architect: Carl
Franklin Homes
Cost: Total cost to homebuyers for these homes is below
$80,000.
Size: Thirteen single-family detached homes,
approximately 1,250 square feet, with an attached one-car garage.
Project Year:
Five homes completed in 2000.
Features:
This
project is a PATH Field Evaluation and Demonstration site, built with
structural insulated panel walls and roofs. The panel roofs allow a
vaulted ceiling, and keep ductwork within conditioned space. According to
the builder, using SIPs allows a house to be put up in about three days.
The homes also feature fiber-cement siding, pigmented concrete floor
finishes, tankless water heaters, and pre-finished drywall corners.
More Information:
PATH
Results from the Field
Pattern reference: 5,
9, 12,
14
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