What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Breathable strawbale walls with natural clay/lime plasters and low VOC paints and finishes. Stained concrete & bamboo flooring. Lifetime metal roof and solar hot water. Home's potable water comes from harvested and filtered rainwater for a portion of each year.Property Description
This is one of the most unique homes in the Sierra Vista area. It is built as an octagon with master bedroom and half bath on the second floor. It features a multitude of green features (a complete list is available upon request) including 6,000 gallons of rainwater storage, passive solar octagon design, exterior natural lime plaster with water glass paint, interior hand-rubbed clay plasters in cheerful colors, and a 100 year metal roof. All of this on 2.5 fenced acres close to Sierra Vista with awesome mountain and valley views.Neighborhood Description
Located at the base of the Huachuca Mountains in a semi-rural area, ten minutes from the city of Sierra Vista. Beautiful mountain and valley views. Also located in the area's best school district.Market Area
Located near the City of Sierra Vista and the Army's Fort Huachuca. Population is approximately 80,000 in the immediate area.School District
Community
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | no |
Industry in Area | yes |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | yes |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Other |
Cooling System | Other |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | None |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Water System | Rain Water Collection |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Straw bale |
Exterior Finish | Plaster - Earth Plaster - Other |
Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
Interior Paint | Low VOC |
Floor Material | Concrete |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Fiberglass |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | carport_detached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 480 sqft |