FLOORING
Linoleum and
oak are durable, easy
to clean, and help
reflect light. Linoleum
is made from natural
materials, and "using
oak is just good
common sense,”
Pfeiffer says. “It's
plentiful and
affordable; plus
we’re not expending
energy to import an
exotic wood.”
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WATER
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cheater
In addition to
providing hot water,
the Polaris water
heater also handles
space-heating needs
with a radiant floor
hydronic system.
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Pfeiffer always
recommends Energy
Star-certified
appliances, which are
high-quality products
verified to be more
efficient than nonrated
appliances.
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Smart layout
saves energy
The 3,600-square-foot house is
designedforafamilyoffiveand,
potentially, an elderly relative who
might need to move in one day.
( )pcn floor plan
On the main
level, only the guest room, bath, and
Mike’s home office are enclosed.
The open plan offers reduced
energy consumption (air circulates
natural ly throughout the space) and
less use of build ing materials.
Dual
systcm sTw o air
conditioningsystemsallowfor
independent zoning of each floor.
This makes for better control of
comfort, less energy consumption,
andgreaterflexibilityaslivingneeds
c han ge o ve r t i me. "That’s why al I th e
main bedrooms are on the second
floor,” says Pfeiffer.
Screen porch
The porch is
positioned sothatincomingbreezes
travel across the livingroomand up
the stairwell, where warmer air is
released through electrically
operated windows.
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