Sustainable Family Home
RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS: • SOLAR PV: 3.5kW photovoltaic array (20)-175 Watt panels • SOLAR THERMAL: (3)Heliodyne Flat Plate collectors w/238 gallon, dual-stage storage tank and 200 kBTU/HR backup boiler. • GROUND SOURCE HEAT PUMP: (9)-300ft deep wells with dual pumps providing both heating and cooling. • PASSIVE SOLAR: 9% South Glazing Ratio, <3% at East & West • Thermal Mass: Interior stonework and 1-1/2" gypcrete floors. INDOOR AIR QUAILTY/HEALTH INTERIORS. • Whole-house fan plus (8)-variable speed exhaust fans with occupancy sensors. • Low VOC Cabinetry, Carpeting, and Finishes, Sealed building envelope to minimize air leakage. RENEWABLE MATERIALS: • Reclaimed wood siding and flooring. read more | ||||||
When we decided to build on our lot at Lahontan we wondered how to choose the best architect for our needs and desires. We decided to interview and pay three architects for preliminary designs, designs based on what we stated we wanted. All three architects were personally recommended and came with excellent references.
After meeting with Kurt Reinken and seeing his plans and hearing his ideas, we knew he was the person to design our house. He incorporated our every wish into his design. He heard everything we said. He created excitement for us.
Working with Kurt has been a pleasure. He is responsive, always available for meetings, willing to accommodate changes and look into new ways of solving problems. He has a sense of humor. He conveys a sense of integrity in his work….that it be honest to the Tahoe-Truckee Sierra setting and sensitive to that environment.
-- John & Glennis Jones
After meeting with Kurt Reinken and seeing his plans and hearing his ideas, we knew he was the person to design our house. He incorporated our every wish into his design. He heard everything we said. He created excitement for us.
Working with Kurt has been a pleasure. He is responsive, always available for meetings, willing to accommodate changes and look into new ways of solving problems. He has a sense of humor. He conveys a sense of integrity in his work….that it be honest to the Tahoe-Truckee Sierra setting and sensitive to that environment.
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