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Timberworks Designs
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Energy Efficient, Sustainably Built Home Design
Taking green considerations into account in the design phase of a building is the most effective and cost efficient way of creating a green building package. Building size, building orientation, room layout, window configuration, insulation strategy, thermal massing, and construction material selection are most effectively planned into the original design of the building. Timberworks Design will guide the design process allowing for the inclusion and integration of green building components, functional and inspiring living spaces, aesthetically pleasing styling, and cost control.
Solar Building Orientation
Appropriate building siting to maximize solar gain potential.
Super Insulated Building Envelope
Insulating the foundation, wall, and roof is the most effective way of reducing energy consumption in a building.
Building Size
Reduce the consumption of building materials and energy consumption by efficient building sizing.
Low Energy Consumption — Low Emissions Mechanical Systems
Use of a combination of properly sized high efficiency heating and/or cooling equipment, geothermal, active solar, and photovoltaic systems.
Water ConservationUsing low water consumption appliances and fixtures and grey water reuse systems.
Renewable Source FuelsUse of wind, sun, geothermal, wood, or organic produced power and heat.
Recycled and Recyclable Building MaterialsBuilding materials that have had previous uses and/or can be used or processed for future use beyond the building life span. |
Low Energy Consumption Appliances
Use of Energy Star rated kitchen and laundry appliances and on-demand hot water production.
Low Energy Consumption LightingMaximization of natural lighting and use of LED and fluorescent lighting.
Appropriate Window Layout Minimizing north, east, and west facing windows and using proper quantity of south facing glazing.
Shading with Overhangs and VegetationCooling of exterior building surfaces by using existing or new vegetation for shade. Preventing unwanted interior heat gain by shading window openings with overhangs or canopies.
Thermal Window CoveringsInsulated curtains or panels for closure at night to minimize heat loss.
Renewable Source Building MaterialsUse of organic building materials, finishes, and furniture.
Thermal MassDaytime heating gain or production storage in interior slabs, masonry walls or chimneys, or water containers for nighttime radiation |