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Our Mission |
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The “Elder Healthy Home” project is to showcase a prototype home on Puyallup Tribal land that will demonstrate an approach to green, affordable, and sustainable housing for senior citizens in the Puget Sound Area and Tribes in the region.
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Building Statistics |
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Single-family one-story residence
Two bedrooms with 1+3/4 bathrooms
House 1,304 square feet
Porches 273 square feet
Universal design with non-toxic materials
Slab on grade foundation with accessible ramp
Passive solar design with gas-fired radiant heating floors
Low-energy fixtures and energyStar appliances |
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Guiding Principles |
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Design a durable, healthy, and affordable home based on an integrated approach. Develop an environmentally sustainable site using low-impact methods. Meet Washington’s Evergreen, Built Green 3-star, and EnergyStar criteria. Provide educational outreach and open house opportunities. Respect elder comfort and enhance the sense of Tribal community. |
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Energy Efficient |
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Low-energy fixtures, solar energy, best available technologies for heating and cooling, and tight building envelope are important considerations. The home will incorporate these strategies: |
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- Use of solar resources to the extent possible
- Passive solar heat gain in common areas
- Roof overhangs to avoid excessive summer sun and capture scarce winter sun
- Use of natural daylighting and natural ventilation
- EnergyStar lighting and appliances
- High-efficiency radiant hydronic heating system
- Insulated low-E better technology windows
- Solar hot water preheat Insulation, lighting, appliances, and ventilation designed/selected to reduce energy loads
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Resource Efficient |
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Optimal control of water around the site and in the home, smart material use, and waste reduction are important for resource efficiency. The home will incorporate these water-saving strategies: |
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- Low-flow plumbing fixtures, washers and toilets
- Rainwater collection for landscape irrigation
- Native plants and drought-tolerant landscaping
- Pervious pavements for on-site storm water infiltration
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The home will also address material efficiency by incorporating the following features: |
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- Materials from the Cascadia region will be used to the extent possible
- Recycled content roofing, concrete, and insulation
- Sustainably harvested and certified wood products
- Reduction and recycling of waste materials during construction
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Healthy Environment |
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Low-toxicity and elder safe-living elements of the home include: |
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- Low or non-toxic materials, paints, and finishes
- Climate-specific and water-resistant design to prevent mold
- Alternatives to PVC and urea-formaldehyde emphasized in material selection
- Universal access design elements such as wide hallways and accessible rooms.
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