construction principles
| ELEMENTS | BUILTSMART PRINCIPLES |
|---|---|
| HOUSE PLANS | Custom engineered for specific climate |
| SHAPE | Simple clean design |
| FOUNDATION DESIGN | Engineered for local soils conditions |
| ROOF DESIGN | Efficient slope, minimal design, ensures sufficient drainage |
| WALL STRUCTURE | 2”x6” exterior walls with OSB sheathing and vapor barrier |
| ROOF STRUCTURE | Engineered trusses with OSB roof decking |
| GLASS OPENINGS | Appropriate thermal glass for specific climate condition |
| EXTERIOR WALL FINISHES | Maintenance free stucco or regional brick or stone |
| ROOF COVERING | Clay tile, cement tile, metal standing seam or rigid composition |
| PLUMBING SYSTEM | PVC plastic vent and drain lines- flexible plastic manifold water supply plumbing system |
| SEPTIC SYSTEMS | Aerobic septic system engineered to efficiently recycle waste water |
| SOLAR ENERGY | Grid-tied photovoltaic solar energy system to provide the majority of electrical needs |
| RAINWATER COLLECTION | Self-contained water system to provide all potable water needs |
| LIGHTING | Energy Star light fixtures with either CFL or LED light bulbs |
| INSULATION | Open cell spray foam insulation |
| EXTERIOR DOORS | Thermally efficient entry doors with weather stripping |
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