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The interior is flexible and open with a woodstove and recycled brick hearth through the center of the house. The large two-story brick hearth serves as a thermal mass, moderating temperature swings throughout the day and across the seasons. Supplementing the high-efficiency, low emissions Scan woodstove, heating comes from two Luxaire sealed combustion furnaces (94% AFUE). In the summer, temperatures and mold-producing humidity are kept low with two high-efficiency Luxaire A/C units (15 SEER). All of the HVAC components were carefully sized and are linked to a Honeywell heat recovery ventilator (HRV), providing the house with fresh air all year round.
Bamboo flooring throughout the house provides a sustainable alternative to both old-growth hardwood floors and often toxic carpeting. ENERGY STAR appliances were chosen to conserve water, electricity, and natural gas. A Takagi tankless water heater provides hot water to the low-flow faucets and showerheads throughout the house. The flushing of cold water is reduced through the use of a hot water circulation pump and motion sensors in the bathrooms. There is also a 1,100 gallon rainwater collection system to provide recycled water to the dual-flush toilets and outdoor hose bibbs.
Taken as a whole, the house represents an integrated approach to the design, construction, and operation of a single-family residence.
Low/zero voc finishes, formaldehyde-free insulation throughout the home.
Heat recovery ventilator (HRV) for whole house air exchange and two whole-house electronic air filters. Local bath exhausts were incorporated throughout the house. As stated above, sealed combusion heating and water specifically sized are used.
- sub-slab suction Radon mitigation system
- kitchen range vented to exterior
- non-chemical, metal termite shield
- east-west orientation designed to maximize natural light and solar accessProperty Description
Award-winning energy efficient home featured in HOUSE Magazine Nov. ’08 & Jan. 09. Stunning, light filled home with open layout designed to balance solid green building principles for efficiency, convenience and comfort. Low energy use, low maintenance, passive solar, state of the art Scan woodstove w/recycled brick chimney, rainwater collection system, zero/low VOC finishes, bamboo floors, seasonal ridge view and so much more. A short walk to NYC bus (less than 90 miles from NYC), schools, shopping and all that New Paltz village has to offer.
Additional 1325 sq. ft. ready to finish basement not included in square footage. Home was designed by Matthew Bialecki Assoc. and built by the area’s premier builders, Floyd and Gary Kniffen.
This home was built to last for many years with minimal maintenance
- pre-finished James Hardie fiber-cement siding
- pre-finished ABC standing seam metal roof (75 year warranty)
-Superior Walls Foundation
-continuous drainage plane behind siding
-fiberglass composite frame casement windows
and much much more -
Neighborhood Description
Located in the heart of New Paltz village - home of SUNY university. Walk to everything including NYC bus (nyc is only 90 miles away).
Shopping, schools, restaurants, post office, village pool, public library all with 1/2 miles walk. The village lot also allows access to preexisting infrastructure, including sewer, water, electric, and natural gas hoodups. The house itself is oriented on the lot's East-West axis to incorporate passive solar design. The result is abundant natural lighting with both maximimized winter solar gain and summer shading.Market Area
New Paltz is located in southern Ulster County, NY - less than 90 miles to NYC. Organic farms, orchards, farmers' markets are abundant in the immediate area and beyond. Home to the world famous 'Gunks' - the Shawangunk range and Mohonk Preserve are in view and just minutes away to hiking, biking, rock climbing, and all that nature as to offer. The historic Hudson River vistor sites and several colleges/universities are less than 30 minutes away providing an area rich in culture and entertainment of all kinds.School District
Location of Home or Land
Rural
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | yes |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Forced Air - Gas |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Heat Exchanger |
| Whole House Filtration | HEPA filtration |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Water System | Municipal |
| Wastewater System | Municipal |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Other |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | Other |
| Floor Material | Other |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Window Material | Metal Dual Glazed |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | yes |
| Garage Type | carport_attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
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