1. The town of Proctor, MN offered a competition for a sustainable home that could be used as a model for home design
for future Proctor residential design projects. This home utilizes a water collection system, photovoltaics, tankless
water heater, local railroad ties, natural ventilation, and many local materials. The goal of this design was to sell a
sustainable lifestyle at an affordable price. A unique feature of this design is the option to add an additional garage
door on the north side of the garage. With this configuration two smart cars would be able to fit into the garage.
front perspective
3. local untreated railroad ties for landscaping permeable driveway
photovoltaic array rain water collection system with cystern
sustainable design features
4. structural insulated panel |r-41|
double-pane, insulated glass with low e coating, argon gas |r-3|
structural insulated panels |r-33|
western red cedar siding
recycled antique lumber
hardwood flooring
structural insulated panel |r-33|
bio-composite exterior cladding |r-3.5|
6” concrete slab with radiant heat |r-0.6|
1” rigid insulation |r-6|
concrete foundation wall
wall section
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june 1
interior light study exterior light study
