The OAKS in Jefferson, North Carolina

Builder: Northwest Regional Housing


Ned Fowler

Square Footage:1150

Sponsor:
The North Carolina State Energy Office



 
Certifying Programs:

 

The Baby Cape @ the OAKS Profile
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Energy Efficiency Features Include:
· Energy Star Appliances
· Advanced Wall Framing
· Rigid Insulation on Exterior Walls
· High Efficiency Gas Furnace 90+AFUE
· Energy Star Windows
· Compact Fluorescent Lighting
· Passive Solar Design

Indoor Air Quality Features Include:
· Extensive VOC source control through   paint,   cabinets, and countertops selection
· Fresh Air Ventilation with Adjustabe   Damper
· Radon Mitigation System

Water Efficiency Features Include:
· Drought Tolerant Landscape
· Energy Star Dish Washer/Clothes Washer
Passive Solar Design
· The Baby Cape has correct southern orientation, glazing, & thermal mass ratios to take advantage of the suns   natural heat
HVAC Ductwork
· Most of the HVAC ductwork was brought inside via a dropped chase to reduce heat loss in the attic
· Mastic used to ensure air tight seal
· Pressure tested to verify performance
Energy Star Lighting
· Over 85% of the lighting in the home is Energy Star  Certified

 

Renewable Energy System

A single high-efficiency Solargenix flatplate collector was mounted on the southern roof of the Baby Cape. This collector was tied into a closed loop solar water system that should be able to heat over 80 gallons every sunny day preventing the traditional water heating element from heating thus saving money