DOE Tour of Zero: Crossroads at Mingus by C & B Custom Homes
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C & B Custom Homes built this 1,545-square-foot custom home in Clarkdale, Arizona, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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A 1-inch air gap under the concrete tile roofing provides air flow that helps to cool the roof deck, which is insulated on the underside with open-cell urethane spray foam.
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Deep overhangs and porches shade the double-paned, argon-filled, low-emissivity windows to keep out summer sun.
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All of the home’s lights fixtures and ENERGY STAR certified ceiling fans use LEDs and some lights are also motion sensor controlled for additional energy savings.
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A 97% efficient tankless gas water heater provides endless hot water to all of the home’s WaterSense-labeled fixtures.
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“When I returned to my doctor … they were in awe with the [health] changes they saw.”
– Homeowner
“When I returned to my doctor … they were in awe with the [health] changes they saw. ... We purchased our home for health reasons and are also enjoying the energy saving rewards as well.”
“I have net-purchased no power in almost four years.”
– Homeowners
