DOE Tour of Zero: The Singer Village by Brookside Development, LLC
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Brookside Development built this certified U.S. DOE Zero Energy Ready Home on an estate once owned by a Singer sewing machine company heiress.
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High-efficiency windows have double panes and insulated frames to let in light but keep the heat inside in winter and outside in the summer.
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The interior finishes hide a high-performance insulation system that contributes to a low HERS Index Score of 45 without photovoltaic panels and more than $2,000 a year in expected utility bill savings.
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Natural daylight fills the interior of the Brookside home.
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Water-saving plumbing fixtures contribute to an EPA WaterSense certification.
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A mix of advanced technology appliances and lighting are used throughout the home.
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The dry-by-design wall system includes window and door flashing integrated with a continuous exterior thermal blanket.
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The ultra-efficient insulation system starts with a layer of closed-cell spray foam to seal up any cracks or holes in the exterior walls, which is supplemented with fiberglass batts inside the walls and a continuous thermal blanket of rigid foam on the exterior of the wall framing.
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Every ceiling seam and penetration of the home is sealed with expanding spray foam for comprehensive draft protection.
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Three layers of insulation are included in the walls for enhanced comfort and quiet.