What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Passive solar
Off-grid
Water catchment
Interior grey water planter
Straw Bale constructionProperty Description
Artisan built home in sustainable off-grid community offers modern comforts alongside remarkable eco-innovation. Soaring ceilings with open floor plan, kiva fireplace, double-paned windows, and hand-built cabinets and doors. Large second story loft with artist-welded railings has unique sky bridge to copper-clad terrace- perfect for enjoying sunsets and night skies. Mature gardens in front and back courtyards, flagstone terrace with traditional portal, screened porch, and gray water drip irrigation system. Straw bale construction by master builder has passive solar, radiant floor heat, and 8400 gallon water catchment system. Adjacent to the Rio Grande National Monument and an easy drive to Taos Ski Valley, Ojo Caliente, the Gorge Bridge Trail, and Taos restaurants and galleries. A must see: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/BSBKXL/170-Two-Hawks-Trail-Tres-Piedras-NM
Neighborhood Description
Northwest of Taos proper is this sustainable community called Cielito Lindo.
All home are sustainable off grid and on a minimum of 20 acresMarket Area
School District
Taos municipal school districtCommunity
Taos is a great small town. It is a multi cultural mix of artists and outdoor enthusiasts.Location of Home or Land
Rural
Elevation of Home
Mountain
Air Quality
Agriculture in Area | no |
Industry in Area | no |
Air Pollution in Area | no |
Pesticide Free | no |
Fragrance Free | yes |
Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
Heating System | Solar - Passive |
Cooling System | Passive Cooling |
Ventilation System | Other |
Whole House Filtration | Other |
Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
Energy System | Off the Grid |
Water System | Rain Water Collection |
Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
Construction Type | Straw bale |
Exterior Finish | Stucco |
Interior Finish | Cement Plaster |
Interior Paint | Other |
Floor Material | Concrete |
Roof Material | Metal |
Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
Garage / Carport | yes |
Garage Type | attached |
Number of Cars | 2 |
Garage Area | 200 sqft |