People's Choice Award

• Foundation: Slab-on-grade with R-20 under slab and slab edge insulation
• Wall Construction: Structural Insulated Panels
• Wall Insulation: R-25
• Rim Joist Insulation: R-10 rigid foam + R-19 fiberglass batt insulation 
• Roof Construction: Raised-heel roof trusses
• Ceiling Insulation: R-38 (flat); R-32 SIPs (vaulted)
• Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl windows; U-0.3; SHGC 0.31
• HVAC: Zoned ductless mini-split geothermal heat pump; COP 3.7; Balanced mechanical ventilation with HEPA filter
• Ducts: None
• Water Heating: Desuperheater and geothermal heat pump 
• Lighting: 20% ENERGY STAR fixtures; 80% CFLs
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, clothes washer, and dishwasher
• Innovative Features: 3.0 kW photovoltaic system; Passive solar design with thermal mass storage; Programmable thermostats; PEX plumbing pipe; zoned HVAC system
• Duct Leakage Test: N/A
• Blower Door Test: 3.26 ACH50
• HERS Index: 32 including PV system

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• Foundation: Frost-protected shallow foundation
• Wall Construction: 2x6 @ 16" o.c.
• Wall Insulation: R-22 cellulose insulation
• Rim Joist Insulation: R-19 spray foam
• Roof Construction: Raised-heel trusses; Vegetated roof
• Ceiling Insulation: R-50 spray foam and cellulose + roof vegetation 
• Windows: Low-e, gass-filled aluminum clad wood windows; U-0.34; SHGC 0.40
• HVAC: Two HVAC systems to avoid problematic duct system; 14-SEER, 7.9 HSPF heat pump; ERV offered as upgrade
• Ducts: 95% in conditioned space; Sealed with mastic and tape; Run through open-webbed floor trusses
• Water Heating: 0.65 EF 50-gallon gas tank-type water heater
• Lighting: 11% ENERGY STAR fixtures
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasher
• Innovative Features: 3-stud corners; Programmable thermostats; Vegetated roof; Dual-flush toilets
• Duct Leakage Test: 55 cfm to exterior/645 cfm total @25 Pa
• Blower Door Test: 2.9 ACH50
• HERS Index: 68

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• Foundation: Slab-on-grade with R-10 slab edge insulation
• Wall Construction: 2x6 @ 24" o.c.
• Wall Insulation: R-19 spray cellulose + R-5 XPS rigid foam
• Rim Joist Insulation: N/A
• Roof Construction: Trusses @ 24" o.c.
• Ceiling Insulation: R-27 spray foam unvented attic
• Windows: Low-e vinyl; Orientation specific SHGC
• HVAC: 19 SEER, 8.3 HPSF heat pump; Balanced whole-house heat recovery ventilation system; ENERGY STAR spot ventilation fans
• Ducts: 100% in conditioned space; Mastic sealed
• Water Heating: Solar with 80-gallon storage tank
• Lighting: 100% CFLs
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR dishwasher
• Innovative Features: Pre-wired for future photovoltaic system; Tubular skylight; Advanced framing techniques including 24" o.c. framing, 2-stud corners, single kind stud window framing, right-sized headers 
• Duct Leakage Test: 0 cfm to exterior/32 cfm total @ 25 Pa
• Blower Door Test: 0.4 ACH50
• HERS Index: 54

• Foundation: Slab-on-grade
• Wall Construction: Structural Insulated Panels and 2x4 wood-frame 
• Wall Insulation: R-17 SIPs and R-15 spray foam insulation
• Rim Joist Insulation: SIPs
• Roof Construction: SIPs
• Ceiling Insulation: R-35 unvented attic
• Windows: Low-e, gas filled vinyl; U-0.31,  SHGC 0.27
• HVAC: 20 SEER, 8.6 HSPF air source heat pump; Energy recovery ventilator; Zoned system
• Ducts: 100% in conditioned space; mastic-sealed
• Water Heating: 0.83 EF gas tankless water heater
• Lighting: 15% ENERGY STAR fixtures; 64% CFLs
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR dishwasher
• Innovative Features: Radiant barrier; PEX plumbing; Programmable thermostats; Lighting controls; Advanced-framed interior walls; Passive solar design
• Duct Leakage Test: 22.3 cfm to exterior/35 cfm total @ 25 Pa
• Blower Door Test: 3.0 ACH50
• HERS Index: 53

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• Foundation: Uninsulated slab-on-grade 
• Wall Construction: 2x6
• Wall Insulation: R-26 spray foam + R-1 XPS exterior foam
• Rim Joist Insulation: R-26 spray foam + R-1 XPS exterior foam
• Roof Construction: 2x10 rafters @ 24" o.c.
• Ceiling Insulation: R-42 spray foam unvented attic
• Windows: Low-e gas-filled vinyl; U-0.32; SHGC 0.33
• HVAC: Whole-house dehumidifier; Air handler integrated supply ventilation; 16 SEER, 8.5 HSPF heat pump
• Ducts: Minimized duct design with supply registers at interior walls, central returns with jump ducts across bedroom doors, mastic sealed joints, boots caulked to drywall
• Water Heating: 32 s.f. solar water heating panel with 0.82 EF propane tankless auxiliary heater
• Lighting: 50% ENERGY STAR light fixtures; 50% CFLs
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, clothes washer, and dishwasher
• Innovative Features: Programmable thermostats; Advanced framing techniques including ladder blocking , insulated headers, open corners
• Duct Leakage Test: 0 cfm to exterior/78 cfm total @ 25 Pa
• Blower Door Test: 4.0 ACH50
• HERS Index: 64

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• Foundation: R-24 foam-insulated precast concrete foundation with R-6 under slab insulation
• Wall Construction: 2x4 @ 16" o.c.
• Wall Insulation: R-19 soy-based spray foam insulation + R-5 rigid foam exterior sheathing
• Rim Joist Insulation: R-30 soy-based spray foam
• Roof Construction: Raised-heel trusses @ 24" o.c. 
• Ceiling Insulation: R-50 blown cellulose
• Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl; Orientation-specific SHGC
• HVAC: 93 AFUE furnace, 13 SEER air conditioner; Energy recovery ventilation
• Ducts: 100% in conditioned space; Manual D design
• Water Heating: 0.8 EF gas tankless water heater
• Lighting: 10% ENERGY STAR fixtures, 90% CFLs
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, clothes washer, and dishwasher
• Innovative Features: Programmable thermostats; Advanced framing including open corners, ladder blocking, raised-heeled trusses
• Duct Leakage Test: 5 cfm to exterior/0 cfm total @ 25 Pa 
• Blower Door Test: 1.3 ACH50
• HERS Index: 49

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• Foundation: Frost-protected shallow foundation
• Wall Construction: Structural Insulated Panels
• Wall Insulation: R-23
• Rim Joist Insulation: Spray foam
• Roof Construction: Trusses
• Ceiling Insulation: R-22 spray foam +R-19 fiberglass batts
• Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl; U-0.32, SHGC 0.5
• HVAC: Hydronic radiant floor heating served by 0.87 EF tankless gas water heater; No cooling; 76% efficient heat recovery ventilation
• Ducts: None
• Water Heating: 0.87 EF gas tankless water heater
• Lighting: 60% CFLs
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator and dishwasher
• Innovative Features: Programmable thermostats; Zoned HVAC; PEX plumbing pipe; Thermal mass tempering 
• Duct Leakage Test: N/A
• Blower Door Test: 2.3 ACH50
• HERS Index: 58

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• Foundation: Poured on site w/ R10 exterior and under slab
• Wall Construction: 2x6 @ 16" o.c. finger-jointed studs
• Wall Insulation: R28 total (R-23 dry-blown fiberglass + R-5 rigid foam sheathing)
• Rim Joist Insulation: R20 (R-15 blown fiberglass + R-5 foam sheathing)
• Roof Construction: Trusses
• Ceiling Insulation: R-50 Blown cellulose
• Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl; U-0.34, SHGC 0.32
• HVAC: 14 SEER/HSPF 9.6 Air source HP with HRV rated at 72%
• Ducts: 100% in conditioned space
• Water Heating: Solar with 119 gal. tank & tankless backup
• Lighting: 100% ENERGY STAR fixtures with 100%CFL's
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR dishwasher
• Innovative features: Passive solar design, 4.0kw PV array, grid tied net meter, solar hot water, programmable thermostats, PEX plumbing, advanced framing, lighting controls
• Duct Leakage Test: 0 cfm to exterior/76 cfm total at 25 Pa
• Blower Door Test: 1.42 ACH50
• HERS Index: 39 (with photovoltaic)

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• Foundation: Precast concrete basement and crawlspace with R-12.5 wall and slab edge insulation 
• Wall Construction: 2x6 @ 24" o.c.
• Wall Insulation: R-20 spray foam insulation + ½" rigid foam exterior sheathing
• Rim Joist Insulation: R-20 spray foam
• Roof Construction: Rafters
• Ceiling Insulation: R-24 unvented atttic
• Windows: Low-e, gas-filled wood; U-0.30, SHGC 0.27
• HVAC: 92 AFUE gas furnace; 14 SEER air conditioner; Multi-zone system; Timers on spot ventilation fans
• Ducts: 100% in conditioned space
• Water Heating: 0.87 EF gas tankless water heater
• Lighting: 40% ENERGY STAR fixtures; 55% CFLs; LED undercabinet lights
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, clothes washer, and dishwasher
• Innovative Features: Tubular skylight; Advanced framing techniques including 24" o.c. framing, right-sized headers, open corners, ladder blocking; Programmable thermostat; PEX plumbing; Lighting controls; On-demand hot water recirculation; Energy meter for homeowner feedback
• Duct Leakage Test: 2 cfm to exteror/158 cfm total @ 25 Pa
• Blower Door Test: 1.9 ACH50
• HERS Index: 48

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• Foundation: Frost-protected shallow foundation + R-10 under-slab insulation 
• Wall Construction: 2x6 @ 24" o.c.
• Wall Insulation: R-21 blown cellulose + R-5 XPS foam sheathing
• Rim Joist Insulation: R-13 fiberglass batt + R-5 XPS foam sheathing 
• Roof Construction: Trusses @ 24" o.c.
• Ceiling Insulation: R-50 blown cellulose
• Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl; U-0.30, SHGC 0.29
• HVAC: 13 SEER, 8.4 HSPF heat pump 
• Ducts: 100% in conditioned space
• Water Heating: 40 gallon electric tank-type water heater
• Lighting: 29% ENERGY STAR fixtures
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR dishwasher
• Innovative Features: Open-webbed floor trusses; Programmable thermostats  
• Duct Leakage Test: 30 cfm to exterior/30 cfm total @ 25 Pa
• Blower Door Test: 3.6 ACH50
• HERS Index: 59

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• Foundation: Slab-on-grade
• Wall Construction: 2x6 @ 24" o.c.
• Wall Insulation: R-19 spray foam insulation + R-4 XPS foam sheathing
• Rim Joist Insulation: R-19 spray foam insulation + R-4 XPS foam sheathing
• Roof Construction: 2x6 rafters
• Ceiling Insulation: R-22 unvented attic
• Windows: Low-e, gas-filled aluminum-clad wood; U-0.34; SHGC 0.29
• HVAC: 16 SEER, 9.5 HPSF heat pump
• Ducts: 100% in conditioned space; Sealed with mastic and foil tape
• Water Heating: 0.85 EF gas tankless
• Lighting: 8% ENERGY STAR fixtures; 73% CFLs
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, clothes washer, and dishwasher
• Innovative Features: Radiant barrier, programmable thermostat, advanced framing, passive solar design, rainwater collection system
• Duct Leakage Test: 16 cfm to exterior/25 cfm total @ 25 Pa
• Blower Door Test: 0.16 ACH50 (including volume of conditioned attic)
• HERS Index: 54

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• Foundation: Slab-on-grade
• Wall Construction: 2x6 @ 16" o.c.
• Wall Insulation: R-19 blown fiberglass
• Rim Joist Insulation: N/A
• Roof Construction: Rafters @ 24" o.c.
• Ceiling Insulation: R-30 spray foam unvented attic
• Windows: Low-e, gas-filled vinyl; U-0.32, SHGC 0.32
• HVAC: 14 SEER, 9.0 HSPF heat pump
• Ducts: 100% in conditioned space; Minimized duct design with supplies at interior walls; Central returns with jump ducts across bedrooms; Sealed with foil tape
• Water Heating: Solar with 55 gallon electric tank storage and auxiliary 
• Lighting: 60% ENERGY STAR fixtures; 40% CFLs
• Appliances: ENERGY STAR refrigerator, clothes washer, and dishwasher
• Innovative Features: Advanced framing including open corners and ladder blocking; PEX plumbing; Programmable thermostats
• Duct Leakage Test: 0 cfm to exterior/0 cfm total @ 25 Pa
• Blower Door Test: 2.5 ACH50
• HERS Index: 62

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