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ABOVE: I believe that green homes should be just as beautiful and luxurious as any
other type of home. The Haw River Home is net positive—it produces all the energy
it needs and then some—yet also has elements that pamper the family. It features
a floating private deck off the primary suite, an oversized tub with a corner-window
view by a fireplace in the primary bathroom, and a soaking pool with an integral hot
tub overlooking the rapids, among other features.
LEFT & FACING PAGE: Considering the magnitude of the climate crisis we are facing
worldwide, building sustainably is the only choice. Perched on a wooded hill above
the picturesque rapids, the award-winning Haw River House includes geothermal
heating and cooling and a roof-mounted photovoltaic system to generate energy.
It also has triple-glazed, European passive house windows and doors. The house
was designed to incorporate sunlight and cross ventilation as well as to provide an
immediate indoor-outdoor connection f rom every space.
Photographs by Tzu Chen Photography
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