What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
The wall system is designed with very little thermal bridging in the insulation. A thick layer of earthen/clay plasters cover the exterior walls acting along with a cob bench and chimney as a thermal mass heat sink which regulates interior temperature. Local timbers and lumber have been used extensively for timber-framed accents, trim and ceilings. The interior walls are painted with a clay-casein aliz and the interior wood has been stained using shellac. The walk-in shower has tadelakt walls, a Moroccan lime plaster technique which involves waterproofing the plaster through burnishing. Energy bills can be as low as $15/month. (summertime)Property Description
This is an older house (1950's) that has been totally renovated with environmental and health concerns at the forefront of the redesign.
Features include bamboo and cork floors, earthen plasters, natural finishes, architectural concrete floors and contertops, cob chimney and fireside bench, Moroccan tadelakt shower, timber-framed accents.Neighborhood Description
New Denver is one of the prettiest villages in North America. Nestled on the shores of unspoiled Slocan Lake in the West Kootenays, The Selkirk mountains tower above to the east and west. With a population of about 700, New Denver has an authentic small-town feel to it that feels just right. There are services here as it is the largest town in the Slocan Valley, hospital, credit union, post office, hardware store, grocery store, health food store, gym and schools are all just minutes walk awayMarket Area
The surrounding mountains are a mecca for back-country skiers in the winter, and during the summer these areas open up for incredible hiking, mountain biking and kayaking. Slocan Lake is practically undeveloped and sees liittle motor boat useage, and there is a municipal campground on the south side of town for visitors, along with sports facilities. New Denver also has a great untreated water system.School District
Lucerne Elementary and Secondary schools are located right in New Denver.Community
New Denver was originally inhabited by the Sinixt First Nation and settled by Europeans in search of silver in the 1890's. Boom and bust followed, some stayed behind and were joined by Doukhobours from Russia. During the 60's it became a haven for American war-resisters and then back-to-the-landers in the surrounding valleys. Outdoor sport enthusiasts, artists and craftspeople all gravitate toward the area, and all these elements are found in the culture of the Slocan ValleyLocation of Home or Land
Urban
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Wood Stove |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Other |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Wood |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Milk Paint |
| Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
