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Laurel Gardens

    • This highly efficient 1,290-square-foot home by Habitat for Humanity of South Sarasota County, Florida, is built to the requirements of the U.S. DOE Zero Energy Ready Home program and has low utility bills of about $72 per month. The roof design adds to the home's storm and wind resistance.
    • The natural comfort shading provided by a covered front porch and deep roof overhangs keeps the sun from overheating the interiors during hot summer days.
    • High-efficiency ductless heat pumps provide space heating and cooling.
    • Moisture- and termite-resistant construction includes durable, fiber-cement siding and stucco cladding over foam-filled concrete-block walls and a raised slab foundation.
    • High-efficiency components include a heat pump water heater and ENERGY STAR-labeled dishwasher, refrigerator, and ceiling fans.
    • High-efficiency windows and lighting reduce electricity costs and keep the home's interior cooler.
    • Water-saving EPA WaterSense-certified plumbing fixtures reduce hot water use.
    • Comprehensive draft protection is provided by sealing all wiring and plumbing penetrations in exterior walls with caulk, spray foam, and rubber gaskets.
    • The home is solar electric-ready with wiring and conduit installed in the attic for any future installation of roof-mounted solar panels.
    • More than 5 inches of open-cell spray foam covers the underside of the roof deck for a high-efficiency attic insulation layer providing a protected space for the professionally installed interior comfort delivery system, including ducts that are properly sized, sealed, insulated, and supported.

      Laurel Gardens

      Project Address

      Venice, FL

      Conditioned Square Footage
      1,290 sqft
      Number of Bedrooms
      3 Beds
      Number of Bathrooms
      2.0 Baths
      Number of Floors Above Grade
      1 Floor Above Grade
      Home Type
      Affordable
      Climate Zone Temperature
      Hot
      Climate Zone Humidity
      Humid

      With PV

      HERS Index with PV
      51HERS (PV)
      Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
      $70Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $600Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $26,00030 Year Savings (PV)

      Habitat for Humanity So. Sarasota, Inc.

      ZERO

      HIA Year
      HIA Status
      Winner
      HIA Category
      Housing Innovation Award

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      Key Features

      Key Features
      All-electric home Heat pump water heater High-performance wall with continuous insulation Unvented insulated attic

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      Home owner (or occupant) Testimony
      The most remarkable thing about living in a DOE-certified home is, even in a hot and humid climate, our DOE-certified home stays cool and dry, giving my family a healthy, comfortable environment. The remarkable thing is that our energy costs are lower than ever, but our quality of life is higher.
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