DOE Tour of Zero: Anacortes Craftsman by Clifton View Homes
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Clifton View Homes built this 2,873-square-foot custom home in Anacortes, Washington, to the high performance criteria of the U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home (ZERH) program.
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While the east side of the home captures Puget Sound views, the south-facing roof captures solar energy via a 10.89-kW photovoltaic array.
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A standing-seam steel roof with deep overhangs, and dry-by-design walls of fiber cement plank siding over draining house wrap help to keep the home dry in the often-damp Pacific Northwest climate.
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An ENERGY STAR refrigerator, dishwasher, and clothes washer provide energy and water savings.
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The home’s triple-pane windows feature low-emissivity coatings and an insulating argon fill between the panes.
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The home’s SIP roof and walls provide for a clean, quiet, and comfortable interior while no-VOC finishes contribute to clean inside air in this EPA Indoor airPLUS certified home.
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A compact plumbing design and low-flow fixtures help minimize water usage.
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The home’s energy-efficient lighting includes efficient CFLs and advanced technology LEDs.
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“All our other homes were drafty in the winter, but not this house.”
– Homeowners
“The house is so cozy and draft-free. All our other homes were drafty in the winter but not this house. We barely used the mini splits upstairs over the winter, maybe three or four days. The first-floor radiant heat pretty much covers the whole house. The great thing is that the inside temps remain consistent.”
– Homeowners
