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Our Homes Are Designed for Comfort & Efficiency<\/h2>\n

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South roof is enlarged, maximizing space for solar panels, powering house, electric cars & grid.<\/p>\n

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Fresh, filtered outdoor air constantly circulated. Fully oxygenated people feel sharp. 95% outgoing heat in ventilation air retained by heat recovery.<\/p>\n

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Triple-pane windows, mostly facing south, shaded by eaves & porches. East & west windows are fewer as summer overheating is problematic. Low-angle winter sun heats house.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Radiant heat comes from concrete slab in winter. Also, heated or air-conditioned air on demand.<\/p>\n

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Concrete slab-on-grade foundation insulated with foam underneath. Insulated concrete wall forms.<\/p>\n

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Walls and roof made of thick structural insulated panels (SIPs) for extreme insulation & air tightness.<\/p>\n

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The kitchen faces east for sunrise, the dining area faces west for sunset, and darker northwest rooms are used for sleeping and screen use.<\/p>\n

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Post & beam structure allows bedrooms to be easily installed (or removed) as family changes.<\/p>\n

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Zero-energy doesn’t happen by accident.<\/h2>\n

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Achieving a design goal as ambitious as zero-energy doesn’t happen by accident. Every aspect of the home’s design must be optimized, and every construction detail executed flawlessly. We’ve built dozens of net-zero homes and have refined our design and building practices along the way.<\/p>\n

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Award-Winning Home Design in the Pacific Northwest<\/h2>\n

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TC Legend builds exclusively in the Bellingham area, but our innovative designs are found all over the Pacific Northwest. Through our sister company Powerhouse Designs<\/a>, we would be delighted to discuss your goals and work with you to design a custom zero-energy home that can be built by your contractor of choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Zero-Energy Building Fan?<\/h2>\n

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