DOE Tour of Zero: ReNEWable Home at Parkside by Meritage Homes
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Meritage Homes built this 5,778-square-foot custom home in Orlando, Florida, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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Beneath its stucco and stone exterior, the home is constructed of insulated concrete panels that are sealed at the seams and covered with a weather-resistant barrier and a rain screen product. Together these provide for a moisture-resistant, bug-resistant, storm-resistant home.
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Native plants reduce watering needs.
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ENERGY STAR appliances and water-saving plumbing fixtures add to energy and water savings in the efficient home.
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All of the home’s lighting is provided by LED fixtures.
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A heat pump clothes dryer is among the resource-efficient appliances in the home.
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Metal-reinforced rigid foam panels create a form for the concrete foundation walls.
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Rigid foam was installed under the entire slab.
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The concrete wall system includes bug-resistant metal framing.
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The home is equipped with a greywater recycling system.