FOUNDATION WALLS • One of lowest environmental impact building systems commercially available today • Composed of 6 natural materials: sand,aggregate, water, 10% Portland Cement, Roxul a natural insulation and non-toxic sealant • 18” thick wall with 5” insulation in the middle • High energy efficiency • Incredibly durable requiring very low maintenance

STRUCTURE & FRAMING • Reclaimed standing dead Douglas Fir harvested from the interior of BC and milled just north of Whistler in Lilloett

SYSTEMS • Home comfort is achieved through high, airtight insulation values R42 2lb Polar Foam in the roof; R23 Roxul Natural insulation in the Rammed Earth walls and R26 ½ lb Icynene foam in thewood framed walls. • A ventilation/heat recovery system that is designed to dramatically reduce heating and cooling costs. Of course, the amount of savingsdepends on the lifestyle of the home owner. • A grey water heat recovery system that is set up for grey water recycling.

BUILDING ENVELOPE • Exceptionally high performing, resulting in excellent energy efficiencies, indoor air quality and greater living comfort. • The home will be certified as R2000 and Built Green ™ Platinum. Whistler’s Rammed Earth House will be one of the highest rated homes in North America. • The home’s airtight building envelope has achieved a rating of 1.1 air changes per hour. The air change per rate is a measurement of how energy efficient the home is. Conversely, a code built home is less efficient and ranges between 5 to 10 air changes per hour. • Rainstone siding panels: a product fabricated from 60% consumer paper waste; sourced from Seattle area; UV coating

WINDOWS • Triple paned on the north side of house; double paned on the south side • Window casings fabricated from fibreglass. Tightest windows tested for air leakage to date. • Panes are Low E and are Argon gas filled to maximize the thermal performance of the windows

GREEN FEATURES • Passive solar design • Re-claimed materials: Carrera marble, driveway pavers, standing dead Douglas Fir timber • Paperstone in the kitchen, Rainstone on exterior from recycled consumer paper waste • Triple paned fibreglass windows • Polished concrete floors with infloor hydronic heat • Paint, stains and construction materials with zero volatile organic compounds • High performing luxury appliances with the best/lowest energy requirements • Most materials sourced from within a 500 mile radius