News - Downloadable "Energy Efficient House" Requirements Specifications
Submitted by Jamal Moustafaev on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 14:43NOTE: In order to save space I am posting only the “Product Features and Requirements” section of the document. Click here to download the full version of the “Energy Efficient House Requirements Specifications” in the MS Word format.
F 1.0 - West Coast Style
Table 7
Feature ID |
Req ID |
Requirement Description* |
Priority |
F 1.0 |
R 1.1 |
Post and beam construction |
See note below |
R 1.2 |
Exposed timber structural members |
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R 1.3 |
Extensive glazing and skylights |
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R 1.4 |
Open floor plans |
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R 1.5 |
Integration of interior and exterior spaces |
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R 1.6 |
Wood finishes on both interior and exterior (stained) |
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R 1.7 |
Flat or minimally canted roofs |
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R 1.8 |
Orientation to views or natural features |
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R 1.9 |
Integrated with natural setting, extensive use of native trees and landscaping |