Living a Life of Luxury… and Sustainability

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Architect: Sun Designs Architects
Location: Aspen, Colorado
Size: 4,800 square feet

Designed for those desiring a green lifestyle, without sacrificing a bit of luxury, this exquisitely rugged Aspen estate is completely self-sufficient. Named “The New York Lode” after it’s plot name in a mining claim, and sitting at 9,900 feet on Aspen Mountain, the estate incorporates state-of-the-art technologies for remote, off-grid living. Non-combustible building materials, along with a fire suppression system and a remote monitoring and security control system provide peace of mind in this very private location. High insulation values balance passive solar winter/summer comfort.

The earth heats the house via a geothermal system. The sun provides all necessary power via photovoltaic panels. The well-supplied domestic water system, waste treatment, and back-up gas fired heating and electric generation systems are of the highest quality. Yet, this LEED platinum-compliant dwelling, with its Tuscan color palate and organic materials, embodies the warmth and coziness demanded by its mountaintop setting.

What Makes it Green

•100% off-grid sustainability
• Reliable geothermal heating
• Photovoltaics for all power needs
• Solar thermal domestic water
• Hi-tech full power back-up systems
• LEED platinum certifiable design and construction
• High R-value structural insulated panel envelope
• Recycled-content steel and copper roofing & trim
• Commercial-grade R-7.4 curtain wall system
• Double low-e glazed, high altitude windows
• Energy saving lighting and control systems
• Energy star appliances
• Dual-flow toilets
• Recycled-content gypsum products
• Low and zero–VOC paints, plasters and stains
• Floors of natural stone & farm hardwoods
• FSC–certified Tigerwood decks

Source: Sun Designs Architects

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October 8th, 2009 by signaltree
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