Green Building Program
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Cope Residence (c) 2004 Elliot Johnson, AIA                                                                                                                                                                                                              Elevation







Cope Residence

Green  Features

Design Concept


  • Materials
  • Cast Earth Walls.
  • Walls are finished surface on both interior and exterior.
  • Most flooring is durable.
  • trees chipped on site.
  • On-site waste reduction.
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  • Energy
  • Direct Gain Solar Energy Thermal Mass Construction.
  • Operable thermal chimney.
  • Large porch.
  • Low-E Glass
  • Home designed for 650 sq. ft. of living space per ton of cooling.
  • Cooling system sized by Manual J based on actual design specification and orientation.
  • Duct installation to City of Austin Energy Code.
  • 13.0 SEER A/C system.
  • Ceiling fans.
  • Programmable thermostat.
  • Insulated roof deck.
  • Double pane windows.
  • Light-color for exterior.
  • No skylights.
  • Compact fluorescents.
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  • Health, Safety
  • Low-Voc paints.
  • No vapor barrier.
  • 1in pleated media filter.
  • Exhaust fans.
  • Utility room exhaust fan.
  • Hard-surface flooring.
  • Detached Garage.
  • Carbon Monoxide detector.
  • Main electrical panel set-back from bedrooms.
  • No Wood on exterior.
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  • Water 
  • Low-flow shower heads.
  • Low-water use dishwasher.
  • Existing vegetation is 90% undisturbed.
  • Xeriscape plants utilized.
  • Future Rainwater system.
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  • Community
  • Front Porch
  • Trees protected at drip line.
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  • City of Austin Information
  • GBP Cooling system.
  • GBP Indoor Humidity.
  • GBP Integrated Pest Manage.
  • GBP Lawn Care.
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    Square Footage
    Heated   - 2064 s.f.
    Porch     - 171 s.f.
    Rear       - 485 s.f.
    Garag     - 1092 s.f.
    Total     - 3812 s.f.
    Cast Earth Star
    Cope Residence (c) 2004 Elliot Johnson, AIA                                 Cast in-place Star  

    This residence is the second "Cast Earth" home built in Austin.  The 20" thick earthen walls make this house ideal for our hot climate.  Three cupolas act as thermal chimneys for the family room, and bedrooms.  Cast Earth utilizes local materials in combination with Gypsum to create a permanent earthen home.  This home is not yet rated, but it is anticipated that it will be 5 star City of Austin Green Building project.

    First Floor Plan

    Cope Residence   (c) 2004 Elliot Johnson, AIA                                                                                                                   First Floor Plan

    Family Room     Round Window
    Cope Residence   (c) 2004 Elliot Johnson, AIA                                     Family Room                                                                                                             Round Window
    Game Room
    Cope Residence   (c) 2004 Elliot Johnson, AIA                                     Game Room


    Detached Garage
    Cope Residence (c) 2004 Elliot Johnson, AIA                                 Detached Garage

    Rear Elevation
    Cope Residence (c) 2004 Elliot Johnson, AIA                                 Rear Elevation

    Entry
    Cope Residence (c) 2004 Elliot Johnson, AIA                                         Entry