Sustainability
- Solar photo voltaic panels for energy generation
- Solar thermal (hot water) panels for domestic hot water and radiant heating
- Possible horizontally mounted vertical axis type
wind generator(s)
- Possible vertical axis wind generator(s)
- Steel frame
- Optional bolt-on decks
- Light shelves provide shading and bounce light deep into space
- Operable doors/windows provide natural, cross-ventilation.
- Water features & landscaping
- Green screen for privacy at entry into unit
- Operable window above door
- Light-admitting inserts in walkway at entries
- Obscure glass bathroom walls
- Translucent panels
- All plumbing in common wall
- Pre-fabricated wall (plumbing and electrical built-in)
- Translucent panels diffuse light and provide privacy
- Potential rainwater collection tubes