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On-grade, accessible front porch
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Construction:
Insulated slab on grade, advanced wood framing on 24” centers, wood trusses, metal or comp. shingle roof, cedar rainscreen wall cladding, pre-fabricated cabinets, high-performance windows and doors.
Energy systems:
Passive solar orientation and built-in shading, super-insulated walls and a high-performance envelope design, on-demand hot water heater.
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Designed in partnership with Habitat for Humanity of the Easter Bighorns in Sheridan, Wyoming, the Patio House prototype is available (with variations for site & climate specificity, and locally available materials) for all chapters.
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