With a total commitment to green principles the house incorporates passive solar and geothermal heating, super insulation, and stack ventilation for energy efficiency.

 In addition, the use of local industry and materials; recycled lighting, cabinets, a spiral stair, and windows; and the reuse of an existing “A” frame reduced the carbon footprint.

Indigenous grasses and trees, infiltration trenches under walkways, infiltration ponds, and pervious upper decking reduced the site run-off approximately 50% below predevelopment levels.