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Hanover House
Overview
- Location: Hanover, NH
- Building type(s): Single-family residential
- New construction
- 1,890 ft2 (175 m2)
- Project scope: 2-story building
- Rural setting
- Completed October 1994
The Hanover House uses active and passive solar systems and high efficiency, resulting in extremely low energy consumption. It is a two-story, wood-framed, single-family residence built for a middle-aged couple with no children. The house has a basement and garage; three-quarters of the window area for the house is on the south side for passive solar gain. No combustion is used; energy needs not provided in solar gain are provided with electricity.
Environmental Aspects
The project goals were: to design a house that would be extremely energy-efficient and yet fit comfortably into the New England surroundings; to be cost-effective and allow for amenities other than energy-efficient equipment; to build for durability; and to design and construct a safe indoor environment—operable windows, fresh air, and least-toxic materials were priorities.
Owner & Occupancy
- Owned and occupied by Larry and Toni, Individual(s)
- Typically occupied by 2 people
Building Programs
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Restrooms, Dining, Living quarters |
Outdoor Spaces: |
Wildlife habitat |
Keywords
Graywater, Massing and orientation, Insulation levels, Airtightness, Passive solar, HVAC, Lighting control and daylight harvesting, Efficient lighting, On-site renewable electricity, Benign materials, Recycled materials, Daylighting, Natural ventilation, Ventilation effectiveness, Thermal comfort, Low-emitting materials, Indoor air quality monitoring
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Case Studies Database provided by the U.S. Department of Energy's
Building Technology Program, High Performance Buildings.
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