What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Earth home set partially into the ground and constructed with precast concrete and sawdust mix blocks for insulation. Engineered roof with cement blocks set in 'J' beams, covered with a layer of cement, 2"-3" of foam insulation plus 22"-24" of earth, currently over-layed with gravel (previously grassed). The roof overhang is angled to allow Fall and Winter sunshine directly into the home for warmth through a South facing wall of windows, but shields the interior from hot Summer sunshine. Insulated South facing hanging exterior wall.Property Description
Imagine a roof you could park your boat on, a bright South facing wall of windows, skylights, the warmth of a cozy wood burning stove in an affordable, sustainable, environmentally friendly 2 bedroom plus den home.
This open, spacious and bright unique rancher is built for energy efficiency with concrete and sawdust blocks to keep you warm in Winter and cool in Summer. The well designed kitchen makes use of oversized "lazy susans" for exceptional easy reach storage, but compact enough for quick maneuverability. Engineered roof with cement 'J' beams, layer of cement, 2"-3" of foam insulation plus 22"-24" of earth overlayed with gravel for complete insulation and strength, and could support a 2nd storey, workshop or roof top garden. With heating costs averaging approximately $54 per month, and built to last many lifetimes this home and large, fertile garden welcomes the energy conscious, and those who love the warmth of the sun.Neighborhood Description
Lumby is a small, friendly community nestled in the heart of farmland close to Vernon BC. The area is home to a vast network of trails collectively known as “The Salmon Trail”. If your passion is snowmobiling, x-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, horseback riding, or mountain biking you’ll have access to a huge area of back-country trails leading into Graystokes Park and South all the way to Big White. Hang gliding and paragliding are also very popular in this area. The village of Lumby has hosted many national and international events, usually taking place off nearby Copper Mountain. Close to the Slocan Highway, Lumby is also the gateway to the Monashee Mountains.Market Area
The village of Lumby and city of Vernon are located approximately 5 hours drive northeast of Vancouver at the North end of the beautiful Okanagan Valley in British Columbia; a popular destination for those who love skiing, hiking, fishing, water sports, golfing and sampling fine Okanagan Valley wines.Location of Home or Land
Urban
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | yes |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Electric Radiant |
| Cooling System | Other |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Other |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Earth |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
