What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Strawbale, cotton, and formaldehyde-free fiberglass insulation; finished concrete, tile, and bamboo flooring with radiant heat zoned into 6 separately controllable areas(doesn't blow particulates around); wood-framed (not vinyl) low-e windows; operable clearstory windows for lots of natural light and ventilation; organic fruit trees and grapevines; xeriscaping; natural wool carpets.Property Description
State of the art home just 5 minutes' walk to Bidwell Park! Designed by renowned eco-architects David Arkin and Annie Tilt, this home, full of light, really connects with the world outside. Radiant floor heat with 6 controllable zones, passive solar design, low-e wood-framed windows, strawbale, cotton, and formaldehyde-free fiberglass insulation, and operable clearstory windows are just a few of the many high performance features of this home. Vaulted ceilings, wool carpets, bamboo and finished concrete flooring, custom concrete and recycled glass kitchen counters, and hand blown glass lighting fixtures all come together to create a home as beautiful as it is unique. The floor plan makes for an open, lively entertaining space, yet preserves the privacy and quiet of the separated bedrooms. The guest cottage, an additional 396 sq.ft., has wool carpeting and a tankless water heater and makes for a great office or space to have visitors staying as long as you let them. The 2.5 kW solar system means the owners have paid no electrical bill for 5 years!
Neighborhood Description
A cul-de-sac street 5 minutes' walk to Bidwell Park, one of the nation's largest municipal parks, with several thousand acres of hiking, biking, and horse trails. An easy walk to the nearest bus stop and a 15-minute bike ride through the park to downtown.Market Area
Chico is a university town of about 90,000 people located about 90 miles north of Sacramento. Chico sits at the base of the Sierra Nevada foothills and is temperate enough to have an abundant year-round farmers market. In 1997 Bicycling magazine rated Chico Most Bicycle Friendly City. Chico has signed on to the U.S. Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement and has a Sustainability Task Force working to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. California State University, Chico, is a national leader in sustainability efforts.School District
Chico Unified School DistrictLocation of Home or Land
Urban
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | yes |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Hydronic Floor Heat (radiant) |
| Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
| Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
| Whole House Filtration | None |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Construction Type | Straw bale |
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Carpet |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Composition Shingle |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Cotton Batt |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
| Garage Area | 760 sqft |
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