Case
Study: Pesado Studio
Pilgrim Building
Company
Project Description
This modest sized home and studio
features a screened-in breeze way. The building envelope is
constructed of SIPs with aluminum-framed, commercial 1"
solex glass windows. A rainwater collection system is the
exclusive water source.
Pesado Studio
West of Austin, Texas near
Travis/Hays County line |
3-Star |
February 2004 |
$150 |
Project Team |
Company Name |
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Design/Builder |
Pilgrim Building Company
Branson Fustes, Owner |
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Architect |
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Project Highlights
Project Features
| Energy:
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13 seer, 3.5 ton HVAC system, with
puron
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6.5 insulated panels at walls and
roof
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Attic space & HVAC space inside
thermal envelope
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Dramatic daylighting provided by
six 8-ft x 13 ft northfacing windows
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Screens on windows and door
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Screened porch to allow natural
breezes
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| Materials:
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Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
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Engineered wood components
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Finger joint studs and panel wood
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Bamboo floors
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| Water:
- Rainwater collection system
- Low usage appliances
- On-site septic system
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| Community:
- Located on property designated 'wildlife preservation
status'
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| Testing/General Results:
- Outside of city, no testing performed
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