Current
Project: Heather’s Home
Builder: Ferrier Custom Homes, Don Ferrier
(817)237-6262
Location: Near Lake Weatherford, TX
Jan. 2006
Our
current project is an extra special project. Heather’s
Home is a project with Builder Don Ferrier (Dallas/Ft.
Worth, TX area) and it’s mission is to build a near
zero-energy, yet affordable home for his daughter Heather.
This home is so special, it was selected into the Building
America Program, which only accepts homes that meet
a high standard for energy efficiency and green building.
To be accepted into the Building American program is quite
an honor.
The
home is 2,028 SF and was designed by Gary
Olp Architects. and is a smaller version of his own
home. By combing passive solar, a super efficient HVAC system
and SIP panels, Heather’s Home is expected to cost
around $40/month in utilities.
The
walls are 4.5” SIPS and the roof panels are 8 ¼”
thick. All of the panels were pre-cut here in our shop and
were installed in about 3 days. The design is
quite unique. You’ll notice the roof panels
are cut to form a curve, without actually being curved themselves.
The
Builder, Don Ferrier of Ferrier
Custom Homes has been building with SIPS for almost
15 years. Don sits on the Board of Directors for the
Structural Insulated Panel Association and is very active
in the industry.
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