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
¥
ECONOMIC
¥Same budget as conventional home
¥Sweat equity
¥