Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Home with Deep Water Dock, Located near Charleston, SC
This waterfront home with deep water dock was designed and constructed to be responsive to the environment thru the use of passive solar energy, proper site orientation, windows taking advantage of the sun and view of the waterfront, and use of energy and environmentally responsible materials and equipment. The result has been an impressive average electric bill for this all electric home of $130/month over the last two years. Not only does the home save money on utilities, but it is a joy to live in a home that is properly designed with exciting spaces that effectively co-exist with the environment and are responsive to the needs of an active family. Once you live in a passive solar, energy efficient and Eco-Friendly home you will never be satisfied with one that does not have these features.
1. Because of its energy conserving features, this energy efficient home has a special Lower ‘Good Sense’ energy conserving electric rate that is closed to new construction but is transferable to the new owner of this home.
2. South facing waterfront view of Hobcaw Creek and surrounding marsh from almost every room in the house.
3. 394 sf of south facing glassed in porches with ceramic tile floors. One porch off the living room and one off the master bedroom. The passive solar porches help to keep the house warm in winter and cool in summer.
4. 796 sf of south facing decks and terraces. The terrace is off the living room porch and the deck is off the upper level family room.
5. Use of day lighting strategies through skylights above the two-story foyer, interior bath and living room, enhances and supplements the natural daylight thru windows.
6. Waterfront view oriented windows, primarily facing south, allow winter sun to enter while minimizing summer sun. The sun is high in the sky in the summer and does not come thru the south facing glass between 10 AM and 2 PM. However, in the winter, these same south facing rooms are flooded with sunlight, which provides free supplemental heat for the house. Minimal windows facing east and west reduce entry of strongest summer sun. The pineapple plants we grow on the porch enjoy the full winter sun and the ferns we grow on the porch in the summer enjoy the shade.
7. High efficiency, low air infiltration, low E, double pane, aluminum clad, casement windows with interior wood trim reduce drafts and provide a warm interior finish.
8. 2" x 6" exterior stud wall construction with R-19 insulation and special corner details for increased strength and reduced heating and cooling requirements.
9. R-30 attic insulation.
10. R-19 Floor Insulation over carport and workshops for reduced energy requirements and sound reduction.
11. Elevated concrete slab construction in the entry porch, terrace and living room porch for added strength, durability and winter passive solar heat storage mass in the enclosed porch.
12. High efficiency heat pump.
13. Energy star appliances.
14. Hardwood floors or tile in all rooms except bedrooms for improved air quality, durability and less dust.
15. Central Vacuum to reduce noise and
dust inside the house.
