SUSTAINMENT PRINCIPLES
(house mission: affordable,
accessible environmental design)
ENVIRONMENTAL
¥Efficiency (reduced footprint)
¥Flexibility for multiple uses 
¥Passive solar (winter heat gain, future solar hot water)
¥Natural ventilation
¥Reduced energy use
¥Non-toxic, natural, low embodied energy materials
¥Reduced material use
¥Durability

SOCIAL
¥accessibility (slabe-on-grade)
¥Connection with outside
¥Empowerment, control of environment
¥Education
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ECONOMIC
¥Same budget as conventional home
¥Sweat equity

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