Smart Cottage By Feldman Architecture, Green Features, FreeGreen Open Source

Designer: Feldman Architecture

See below for a list and description green features, identified by Feldman Architecture, for the Smart Cottage

Biobased Spray insulation
Reduces energy costs over traditional batt isulation. Use renewable components in product. For more information go to biobased.net
Eurostone Toscana line countertops
Manufactured stone countertops made with post industrial recycled content marble and quartz from quarry discards.
Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) wood products
FSC tracks wood products from the source to the end user assuring that the wood is sustainably harvested.
Low E windows double pane windows
Low E double pane windows are now offered by most manufacturers. Low E windows double pane provide better thermal efficiency than standard single or double pane windows which helps reduce your heating and cooling costs.
LEED for Homes
Included in the drawing set are two sheets outlining the LEED for homes checklist. Noted here are the 28.5 points “Smart Cottage” already qualifies for as well as a substantial number of categories that are possible for you to qualify for depending on location and how you choose to personalize your “Smart Cottage”.

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7/27/2009

Maura Stephens: This is lovely except for the distance from bedroom to bathroom. I'd like to see it modified.
3/14/2009

maureen kathleen: We have a similar ridge top location surrounded by oaks and mountain views like this prototype. Ours is off the gris currently. We would be interested in puchasing this plan for their and for workers cabins at our ranch both. We love the craftman style simplicity.thanks.
2/12/2009

Feldman Architecture: Paul, The original guest cottage that is featured in the photographs does not have a kitchen. We add a kitchen to the original design for our FreeGreen posting. The kitchen is a simple galley kitchen as shown on the recently posted floor plan. The basic materials palette would be similar to the bathroom cabintery with stainless steel appliances and range hood. Sincerely, Feldman Architecture
2/6/2009

Paul Eichten: Do you plan to post views of the kitchen area?

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