What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Home is LEED H-Platinum certified.Property Description
The house was built using solar orientation to take advantage of the optimum positioning on the lot. Sitting back from the street provides a sense of arrival whilst the trees provide cool shade for much of the summer, and allow sunlight to penetrate in the winter months.
The ground was not pretreated with harsh chemicals to prevent pests rather Termimesh was used.
Plants are Texas native or adapted, watered through a zoned drip irrigation system, and the mulch is reclaimed chip lumber from the waste created during construction. Paths are crushed granite and beds are reclaimed brick and stone.
A feature of the landscaping is a dry creek bed which doubles as surface drainage directing rain water away from the property as necessary.
Driveway in front of the garages is pervious allowing water to drain into the earth below.
Much of the rest of the concrete contains 51% fly ash in place of cement. Fly ash is a byproduct of coal combustion and reducing the amount of cement eliminates half of the CO2 emission. Slab is piered.
Crushed concrete provides the hard standing for the little house.
Siding, trim and cornices are Hardi siding which arrives pre prepared to the jobsite. Color is light by design giving a period house look. No painting so durable and no VOC emission. Clipped shingles on the gables add to the period feel.
Windows and doors are E rated Pella Architectural Series. Windows open from the top and the bottom.
Access to the home is via steps or ramp. Home has low threshold, no steps inside, and wide doorways for accessibility by wheelchair.
Front porch is 10’ deep allowing shade to the house and room for seating.
All brick is reclaimed.
Front door opens to the entry of the home, with direct access to the rear patio creating a breezeway opportunity.
Wood flooring is 100 year old structural wood reclaimed from a cotton warehouse in Galveston.
Inside walls are wall board made from reclaimed gypsum. Advanced framing technique utilizes 2x6 on 24” centers with California corners.
Picture rails are installed for the hanging of wall art so as not to damage the walls.
Kitchen island top is sustainable bamboo.
Counter tops in kitchen are Enviro Glass. Designed by the homeowner they contain recycled glass bottles, mirror, oyster shells and ceramic in a VOC free epoxy resin that uses soy based coconut oil derivative. Mud room and utility room flooring is a similar product called Enviro plank.
A sub meter in the mud room allows monitoring of the electric usage as it pertains to the HVAC.
All cabinets are certified growth wood.
All paint and stain inside the home is water based and non VOC emitting.
Master closet has reinforced walls to provide a safe shelter.
The roof of the property is standing seam metal. Durable and reflects heat away from the home. 12 over 12 pitch allows rapid water drainage.
Rain water runoff is collected in the 10,000 gallon gravity fed tank which then passes through a filtration system to clean and sanitize the water for whole house usage. City water is available to supplement or replace the harvested water.
The back patio is extra wide to provide more shade.
Mounted on the roof is a passive water heater. A heat exchanger in the attic transfers heat to water for use in the house. A gas water heater provides additional heating when necessary.
All bathroom vents connect to one single fan in the attic, and each is on a timer.
Utility room walls have extra insulation for sound control.
The amazing walk up attic can easily be more living space. Currently it is conditioned and rarely more than a couple of degrees off the living space temperature. The 3 ton 16 Seer variable speed A/C has a dehumidifier.
Whole house air exchange occurs approx every 2 hours.
There is an air space between the floors for sound insulation
The roof construction includes, metal on the outside, then radiant barrier, then Tyvek attic wrap clipped to each rafter, the sprayed foam.
The little house is being sold fully furnished as you see it. It provides a one bed, one bath house that can sleep 5, and includes a gas dryer, washer, and gas stove. Spray insulation in walls and under floor. House is pier and beam construction. Much of the elements from the big house have been echoed here. House leases through VRBO for $600 per week. See the property on VRBO at http://www.vrbo.com/410901
More information and several videos can be found at http://www.bannister.greencraftbuilders.com/videos.htmlNeighborhood Description
Historic Grapevine, Texas, centrally located between Dallas and Fort Worth, is a go-to destination when planning a trip to or meeting in North Texas! Step back in time in Historic Downtown Grapevine with its collection of shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Enjoy fantastic hotels and resorts, great attractions for the entire family, fabulous shopping opportunities, outstanding dining at over 200 restaurants, Winery Tasting Rooms, a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities.Market Area
An 8,000 acre recreational lake, Lake Grapevine is a center for boating, water-skiing, wind surfing, fishing, camping and picnic facilities. With miles of beautiful rolling shoreline and more than nine miles of wilderness trails, Lake Grapevine is one of the finest hiking and biking destinations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.School District
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, a K-12 public school system in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, is making bold changes in the way we teach and the way students learn. In the third year of its 10-year strategic plan, the district is transforming its culture to provide the foundation that today’s 21st Century learners will need to be successful now and in life beyond high school.Community
Whether you’re a theater buff or a visual art connoisseur, the art and culture scene in Grapevine is thriving and offers tons to discover. Historic Downtown Grapevine is home to numerous art galleries, many within walking distance of one another. Enjoy a live glass blowing demonstration at Vetro Glassblowing Studio & Gallery or watch a blacksmith weld at Grapevine Blacksmith Shop.Location of Home or Land
Other
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 | Forced Air - Gas |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
| Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Wood - Solid |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Urethane Foam |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | detached |
| Number of Cars | 3 |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft |
