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  • 200 year + lifespan, constructed of native granite, concrete and steel / SIP panels
  • Granite / concrete foundation tied into 3 million year old solid granite boulder formation
  • South facing passive solar design with clerestory windows and 2' eave overhang
  • 18 panel Siemens solar electric system-1350 watts per hour (optional)
  • 2 - 4' X 8' and 2 - 4' X 10' solar hot water panels
  • Radiant in-floor heating and high efficiency Pacific Energy woodstove
  • Andersen and Millguard double-paned, low-E windows throughout
  • Norclad enameled metal roof, fascia and gutters
  • 6,000 gallons above-ground rainwater catchment, with tanks encased in site stone; 3-stage water filtration system
  • 6,000 gallon koi pond above ground water catchment with granite dam - 3' at base, 18' on top
  • Well to 350' deep with Grandfos stanless steel 220 volt AC pump
  • Constructed wetlands alternative septic; planted with Irises for water treatment; surrounded by site-excavated granite stacked rock walls
  • Greywater distribution from bathtub, laundry and Japanese bath to orchard and trees
  • 32 foot square, steel and concrete French Intensive raised bed, year-round ORGANIC garden built according to Vastu principles
  • Trees in orchard planted in 6 ft deep X 6 ft diameter organic starter wells