SAENZ RESIDENCE

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Bluffview ,Dallas, TX / 2012 / E.M.V. $2,200,000 

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 3,560-square-foot construction featuring Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) that increase the R-value to 40, which is double that of average stud wall construction. Future solar panels will provide all the electricity necessary to power the house, supporting a future LEED Gold certification. Oriented to the south, the home is designed to maximize solar gain during the winter while remaining shaded in the summer, allowing all spaces to be naturally lit. Cross-ventilation, operated by the owners, will also cool the house. During summer months, a 12-inch reflecting pool will help lower interior temperatures. Additionally, a rainwater harvesting system may be implemented to recapture water for irrigation and toilet flushing.