This is a Pearl Certified Platinum Home which is in the top one percent of homes nationwide for energy efficiency and indoor air quality and comfort.  The home meets the Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home criteria.  It also meets the Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star and Indoor airPlus criteria, and has a Resnet HERS Index of 45 without solar panels and -4 with solar panels.  The concrete foundation is insulated to R-24, basement concrete slab is insulated to R-20, exterior walls to R-38 and the attic is insulated to R-60.  The exterior doors are a combination of Pella, Andersen and Thermatru, and the windows are Vytex brand high efficiency.
 
The home utilizes Boral brand exterior siding made from fly ash.  It has a combination of modern/cottage-style and rustic features, detailed trim, coffered ceilings and unique features throughout.