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The Brazos River House

    • A 4.64-kWh photovoltaic system plus the home’s energy-efficient design save the homeowners an estimated $2,700 per year in energy savings, resulting in energy bills of about $36 per month.
    • The SIPs walls and roof support all the framing weight, allowing for open, airy interiors.
    • LED surface-mounted disc lights mimic the look of recessed lighting without compromising the SIPs performance.
    • WaterSense-labeled fixtures reduce water usage while solar tubes provide electricity-free lighting in the bathrooms.
    • Triple-pane windows flood the house with natural light.
    • The 6.5-inch SIPs wall panels provide R-17 of wall insulation value. The 5.5-inch EPS core provides a near-continuous layer of thermal protection around the home as well as a near-continuous air barrier.
    • The 10.5-inch SIPs provide R-33 of insulation value to the roof deck.
    • This 10,000-gallon rainwater tank is the home’s only source of water and supplies both potable and irrigation water.

      The Brazos River House

      Project Address

      Mineral Wells, TX

      Conditioned Square Footage
      2,133 sqft
      Number of Bedrooms
      2 Beds
      Number of Bathrooms
      2.0 Baths
      Number of Floors Above Grade
      1 Floor Above Grade
      Home Type
      Custom
      Climate Zone Temperature
      Mixed
      Climate Zone Humidity
      Humid

      With PV

      HERS Index with PV
      12HERS (PV)
      Average Monthly Energy Bill PV
      $40Average Monthly Energy Bill (PV)
      Annual Energy Cost Savings with PV
      $1,400Annual Energy Cost Savings (PV)
      30 Year Savings with PV
      $60,50030 Year Savings (PV)

      Ferrier Custom Homes, LP

      ZERO

      HIA Year
      HIA Status
      Winner
      HIA Category
      Housing Innovation Award

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      Key Features

      Key Features
      All-electric home Compact (core) plumbing design Energy / Heat recovery ventilator High-performance wall with continuous insulation Photovoltaics Structural insulated panel (SIP) walls or walls and roof Triple-pane windows Unvented insulated attic ACH 50 < 2.5 or CFM50/SF of enclosure ≤ 0.25

      Additional Details

      Additional Details
      3A Mixed-Humid Climate

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      Testimonials

      Video Testimonial
      Home owner (or occupant) Testimony
      As a specialist in energy-efficient, sustainable, green homes, this home, a truly custom home, is an extension of our philosophy.
      Testimony Citation
      Ferrier Custom Homes

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