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(This house reported 40 resource efficient features.
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Location:
Farmington, Utah
View of the front entry way

Type of Project:
New Construction

Home Completed:
2002

Setting:
rural

Energy Source:
- solar
- grid electric
- geothermal

Layout:
Single-Family
2 bedroom
Detached garage

Lot Size:
6000 sqft

Square Footage:
2500

Sales Market:
High-income

Cost/Square Foot:
$ 150.00

The floor plan

Goals

1. To create an educational facility that would demonstrate a new way to build a home and create a landscape that promote the principles of sustainability, energy and water efficiency, a healthy indoor environment, universal design principles, and promote economic development using local and state building products.

2. Follow the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) guidelines for sustainable design.


	Home Awards / Certifications
	Organization Committee for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games Certificate of Outstanding Achievement for Environ 1/2002 Energy Star Labeled and Certified Home - Builder Option Packages and Guidelines

Primary Contact

Dr. Leona K. Hawks , Project Director
Utah State University Extension Service
Website: http://extension.usu.edu/utahhouse/
Phone: (435) 797-1529
leonah@ext.usu.edu
- Sponsor

Special information

For a complete list of participants on the Executive Committee, the Design Team and the Construction Team please visit the Utah House website at http://extension.usu.edu/utahhouse/projteam.htm

In addition, over 45 organizations provided financial or in-kind assistance to the Utah House. Visit the Sponsors and Incentives page for more information on these organizations at http://extension.usu.edu/utahhouse/partner.htm

Floor plans for the Utah House, directions, as well as information educational events scheduled there can also be obtained from http://extension.usu.edu/utahhouse/index.htm

Getting ready to use sunlight to make electricity

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