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The Antonopoulos residence, built in 1973, has undergone significant upgrades to make this home more efficient, comfortable and sustainable. Renovation is a great sustainable option because much of the original material is retained, reducing the need for new materials and the energy and carbon footprints they create.
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One of the upgrades was the addition of a rainwater harvesting system. This system is made up of rainwater barrels...
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...as well as a large rainwater cistern for a total of 1650 gallons of storage. The rainwater is used to irrigate the low water use landscape.
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The landscaping for this project was done by Deep Roots Landscaping. It’s grown quite a bit since it was first installed in 2008!
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Other upgrades to the home include the installation of a 95%-efficient furnace. 80%-efficient furnaces are still common in Flagstaff. Imagine the impact that extra 15% of fuel efficiency could make if everyone switched to high efficiency models!
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The City of Flagstaff offers a $300-$400 rebate for a furnace upgrade to an Energy Star-approved model. Duct sealing and crawl space insulation are also eligible for rebates. Click here for more information.
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This solar thermal heating system was installed in August of 2008 and paid for itself within 4 years! It reduced home natural gas consumption by 40%-50%.
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Door transoms are a great way to allow for air and heat movement between rooms without mechanical systems.
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Composite decking materials, like this, often have reclaimed or sustainably harvested content. Note the permeable walkway that will help retain rainwater on the site.
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