What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
RASTRA Construction
44 PV panels.
Fully electric home
No utility bills at this time. (Except propane for Wolf range)Property Description
Spectacular in Placitas. This “Green” custom home offers a respite from the hustle & bustle of urban living. Inspired by Santa Fe’s
pueblo style, the home is set on 10 acres and boasts Travertine floors, custom mosaics, clay walls, a chef’s kitchen and windows
that show off the dramatic 360° mountain/desert views like picture frames. The Gold Level Green Home¹ certification for this
Placitas home was achieved by careful design and artisan craftsmanship. Built with Rastra² walls, insulated concrete, to keep cool
in afternoon heat & warm on cold nights. Electricity for all modern living conveniences along with heating, cooling and hot water is
generated 365 days/year through 44 photo voltaic panels and Placitas’ 279 days of sunshine. That’s green! ¹ Build Green NM
Certification Program - Certified as a Gold Level Green Home (Equivalent to a Leed Silver) LEED: Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design ²https://www.rastra.com/# Featured in NY’s “The Closed.” https://theclose.com/leed-certified-homes/ 15
minutes to Placitas commercial center with dining and groceries Beautifully landscaped entry courtyard. Custom doors &
Cabinetry throughout . Large format Travertine flooring. Master suite with private patio & hot tub.; Bath tub with corner window
views: and expansive closet with custom built-ins. Two spacious guest bedrooms. Live-in guest wing with separate entry. Audio
system. Wired for internet.Overlooks 560 acres of City of Albuquerque's "Placitas" open space parcel.
Neighborhood Description
Large lot subdivision, Tres Vidas. 4 miles from the historic Placitas Village center. 18 minutes to I-25.Market Area
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,452 people, 1,485 households, and 1,101 families residing in Placitas census area. The population density was 115.4 people per square mile (44.5/km²). There were 1,606 housing units at an average density of 53.7 per square mile (20.7/km²).School District
Community
For some it is the peacefulness, for others the proximity to hiking trails. Most will mention the perfect weather: four distinct seasons without harsh extremes. But almost everyone's answer will include something about the views. Many homes look north toward the hills and mesas, all the way to the Jemez range and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains north of Santa FeLocation of Home or Land
Suburban
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Electric Radiant |
| Cooling System | Conventional Heat Pump |
| Ventilation System | Part of Cooling System |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Photovoltaic (PV) |
| Water System | Well |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Earthen Plaster |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Flat |
| Window Material | Wood Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 2 |
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