What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Some of the things that went into this home to make it green and healthy are:
Evrironmentally progressive building techniques use less lumber and produce
less waste. 2x6 Framing,Completely sheared and then insulated with Icynene insulation recommended by the U.S. Dept of Energy, to eliminate air infiltration. Finished with a western stucco system. High efficiency dual stage 15 SEER Trane heat pump with fresh air intake and a whole house exhaust system. High
efficiency tinted, low E, dual pane custom windows. CFL low wattage, long
life lighting. Photovoltaic Solar hot water heater, On demand hot water recalculating system. High efficiency low flow water fixtures. Wellborn custom cabinetry practices forest stewardship and low voc principles. Polished Natural river rock counter tops. Natural stone and ceramic tile. Ceramic sinks. Quickstep wood flooring by Mohawk contains 50% recycled content and is low voc. Mohawk/Dupont Smartstrand carpeting made from recycled PET plastics and corn. All appliances are Energy Star Rated. Energy efficient ceiling fans. Front and rear porches prevent direct sunlight during the morning and evening summer sun. Gray water system that feeds established riparian areas. Native landscape plants with efficiency timer and rain
sensor. Roof drainage gutters also feed native landscape.Property Description
Built by Gipson Corwin Homes. This is the 1st high performance custom home in Southern Arizona with Silver Certification by the U. S. Green Building Council's LEED for Homes pilot program. Energy Star certified too! Located in west Tucson, Picture Rocks area near National and state parks. With 2850 sqft. of living space, this home has followed an eight catagory Green building program to insure its impact on the environment and the homes occupants are safe and comfortable. Gourmet kitchen with Maple cabinetry, Stainless steel efficiency appliances, walk in pantry, 4 spacious bedrooms, walk in custom closets, Custom tile bathrooms and spa tub in master,gray water tank, photovoltic solar hot water heater, covered porches, Huge finished 3 car garage, work from home with this completely tech ready house, these upgrades and much more are included in the price!Neighborhood Description
The neighborhood in which the home is located is rural GR1 zoning, allows for horses and RVs. No HOA. No lots smaller than .9 acre. It is not in a subdivision. Fresh air and open spaces.Market Area
This home is located in the small rural town of Picture Rocks just 15 minutes outside of Tucson and Marana, AZ. The Saguaro National Monument West separates Picture Rocks from Tucson and provides great mountain views. The center of town is still a four way stop sign at this time. There are services nearby, but 15 minutes to major shopping.School District
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Forced Air - Heat Pump |
| Cooling System | High Efficiency Heat Pump |
| Ventilation System | Whole House Fan |
| Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Low VOC |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 3 |
| Garage Area | 950 sqft |
