Site Considerations

• Silo form reduces wind drag on the structure
• Windows are oriented to optimize natural lighting
• Small 1,000 SF footprint reduces site impact
  

Building Envelope 

• 6" cast concrete & 4" of rigid EPS insulation compose a durable and efficient exterior wall system with an R-value of 25+
• Highly insulated windows by Serious Materials have U-values of .19 & .24
• Concrete roof provides an R-value of 40+
• Stucco by Dryvit

Materials

• Color treated concrete flooring on 1st floor is eco-friendly & durable reducing the need for additional floor coverings. Product by SkimStone
• Recycled Styrofoam Trim and Baseboard by Timbron

Lighting 

• LED Lighting by LED Lighting Solutions
• Additional Compact Fluorescent Lighting (CFL)

Indoor Air Quality 

• No VOC Interior Paint by Benjamin Moore, provided by Andover Paint Center
• Ceiling Fans by Accent Lighting promote air circulation
• Green Cleaning Products used throughout the home
• Low VOC Caulk Sealants by DAP

Energy

• Continuous monitoring of PV panels and general house energy usage

Water

• Rainwater collection system

A - Driveway

• Permeable Pavers by Permapave

B - Landscape

• Selection of Grasses Native to Kansas
• Pre/Post-storm Trees

C - Natural Gas Fuelmaker

D - Tornado Shelter

• Indoor/Outdoor Shelter by New Day

E - Photovoltaic (PV) Panel

• 2 kw Grid Tied System by Bauer Power

F - Household Compost

G - Double-Skin Wall

H - Greenroof

• Donated and Installed by Diamond Roofing

1 - Green Visitor Center & Gift Shop

• Green Product Information & Library
• Energy Efficient LED TV by Vizio
• Organic T-shirts
• Eco-friendly Merchandise

2 - Kitchen

• Reclaimed Cabinets
• Recycled Glass Countertops by EnviroGLAS
• Energy Efficient Appliances by Sears Kenmore 
• Recycling Center
• Tile with Recycled Content by Daltile
• Reverse Osmosis Water Filter by Sears

3 - Guest Suite

• Organic Latex bed by Savvy Rest
• All-Natural Bedding
• Natural Bath Poducts by EO
• Antique Furniture
• Energy Efficient LED TV by Vizio
• Low-flow Showerhead by Evolve
• Dual-flush Toilet by Caroma
• Tile with Recycled Content by Daltile

4 - Restroom

• Dual-flush Greywater Toilet by Caroma
• Recycled Glass Countertop by EnvirogGLAS
• Reclaimed Vanity Cabinet
  

5 - Utility Room

• High Efficiency Washer & Dryer by Sears Kenmore Elite

6 - Garage

• Recycled Wood Fiber Garage Door by Overhead Door
• Car Charging Station
• Power Inverter for PV Panel by Bauer Power
• Instantaneous Water Heater by Noritz
• Whole-house Water Purification System with Water Softener by Sears

7 - Office

• Energy Efficient LED TV & Sound System by Vizio
• Stranded Bamboo Flooring by  Warner Bamboo
• Antique Furniture from around Kansas
• Iron Railings by Tall Grass Forge
• Aeron Chairs by Herman Miller
• Office Furniture by Hon via Office Depot
• HP TouchSmart Computers via Office Depot
• Ventilation Cupola

8 - Restroom

• Adapted Antique Dresser Vanity by GreenTown Staff with Recycled Glass Countertop by EnviroGLAS
• Low-flow Showerhead by Evolve
• Dual-flush Toilet by Caroma
• Tile with Recycled Content by Daltile

9 - Mechanical Closet

• York High Efficiency Split-System Heat Pump by Johnson Controls

10 - Roof Deck by The Heft Family

• Low Maintenance Composite Decking by Trex