Green Building Program

Front Elevation




Tocco Residence















Green  Features

Design Concept



  • Materials
  • 10" thick ICF.
  • Most flooring is durable.
  • trees chipped on site.
  • On-site waste reduction.
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  • Energy
  • 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.
  • 14.0 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.
  • Carbon Monoxide detector.
  • Main electrical panel set-back from bedrooms.
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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
    First Floor            - 3010 s.f.
     Second Floor       - 1188 s.f.
    Covered Porch     - 736 s.f.
     Garage                 - 798 s.f.
    Covered Entry      - 64 s.f.
    Covered Deck      - 108 s.f.
    Total                   - 5811 s.f.
    The Toccos came to me wanting to design an extremely green retirement home.  The home is designed with a 10" thick ICF throught the first and second floor.   Although the home is not in the City of Austin, it will be rated by the City of Austin Green Building Program, and should attain a five-star rating.



    First Floor Plan
    Tocco Residence (c) 2007 Elliot Johnson, AIA                                                                                          First Floor Plan





    Second Floor Plan
     Tocco Residence (c) 2007 Elliot Johnson, AIA                                                                                    Second Floor Plan