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2008

Newberry Townhome

2 single-family attached residences
2,700 square feet, each home
4 bedrooms
2 ½ baths
www.newberryfurniture.com

Under construction, this inner-ring suburban home site was called the “Styrofoam cooler house.” Insulated concrete forms (ICFs), which stack like Lego blocks, solidified R-42 insulating value from foundation to roof sills (R-27 in attic, R-13 for vapor barrier slab), plus the superior acoustic insulation essential for attached homes near a busy street. The owner-builder estimates 4–6% more invested in ICFs will keep utility bills to a $60–80 monthly average, year-round. Combining ENERGY STAR appliances, lighting package and geothermal heating and cooling, these homes have earned U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR certification; they are seeking a LEED-Gold rating.

Daylight floods the spacious, high-ceilinged interior; Sun Tunnel™ skylights bring daylight into stairwell and closet spaces. Low-VOC finishes complement IceStone® and PaperStone™ countertops, as well as stone tile and bamboo floors. Aerated faucets and dual-flush toilets conserve water in kitchen and bathrooms.

The infill site bridges a thriving commercial corner and a pleasant residential boulevard, giving residents easy access to public transportation and local amenities. Rain garden landscape features will exceed MSD requirements for stormwater retention. Combining the lot lines of the two attached homes maximized green space on the wedge-shaped lot.

Engineered lumber I-joists are stronger than dimensional lumber, use less wood and minimize waste. Trees removed for construction were locally milled and fabricated by Newberry Woodworking, the owner’s business, into interior doors and trim. Front porch beams and back decking are reclaimed from a century-old cypress barn.