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(This house reported 35 resource efficient features.
Percentages above indicate the distribution of features and total 100%)

Location:
Mountain City, Tennessee
Earth Berm and Wall of Windows

Type of Project:
New Construction

Home Completed:
2001

Setting:
rural

Energy Source:
- solar
- propane
- private hydro power
- wood burning

Layout:
Single-Family
2 bedroom
Detached garage

Lot Size:
28 acre

Square Footage:
1800

Sales Market:
Middle-income

Cost/Square Foot:
$ 122.00

Exterior Construction with Tires

Goals

1. To choose material and design strategies that reduce negative impacts to water, land, the atmosphere, human health and quality of life and increase occupant comfort and productivity.

Primary Contact

Ken Lebensold , Owner

Phone: (423) 727-8027
ken@embarqmail.com
- Homeowner

Special information

This passive solar home has hybrid photovoltaic and microhydro power system, grey-water and black-water treatment systems, energy and water efficient appliances, and a tire and earth berm structure. The American Solar Energy Society has featured the home in the national Solar Home Tour 3 years running.

Home tours can be arranged by contacting Ken or Etta Lebensold at 423-727-8027 or by e-mail (listed above).

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