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Minimim impact on Surroundings
· site selection avoids sensitive areas
· control erosion
· allow passage of wildlife
· minimum clear-cutting
Aesthetics
· simple design
· functional, not fancy
· blending in with the surroundings
· reduced impact on non guests
· use of natural materials
Material Choice
· local content
· recyclable, recycled, re-used or reusable materials
· avoidance of chemicals such as formaldehydes
and tar
· quality materials to reduce maintenance and replacement
Waste Reduction
· plans used standard material sizes to reduce
waste
· all waste sorted for re-use or recycling with
minimal amounts going to landfill
Efficient Layout
· compact, no unused spaces
· optimised for natural light
· more common areas in lieu of large bedrooms
· utility areas on north side
Sound Control
· insulation of interior walls
· sound bars and sound board
Heat Retention
· high insulation with double wall system addressing
radiant and conductive heat loss (R55+)
· air-locks
· heat recovery from exhaust air and water
· recessed low-E windows (argon filled, low conductivity)
· thermal storage mass in basement, floors and
walls
· heat storage tank
Climate Control
· partial double envelope allowing heat and air
transfer in common areas
· Heat Recovery Ventilation
· roof overhang avoids overheating
· infloor heating can run of heat from solar collectors
on sunny days
· radiant heat from hollow basement slab (hypocaust
system)
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 Gray
water heat exchanger, shown in picture, recovers
heat from waste water and transfers it back into
the heat storage tank.
The GFX heat exchanger (shown here before insulation,
with the composting toilet bin in the background)
is installed in a section of downpipe. Warm water,
which runs down the drain heats up the fresh water
supply in the coil surrounding the down pipe, from
where it is transferred back into the hot water
tank. Like many environmental technologies –
simple and effective.
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Waste Management
· three stage biological septic treatment including
intermittent sandfilter
· composting toilet for 50% of the lodge
· provision for gray-water treatment
· partial gray-water heat recovery
· waste reduction
· recycling
Passive Solar
· optimized for passive solar heating with good
surface to volume ratio
· proper window sizing and location
· sun-room
· building orientation
Energy Use
· renewable resources employed (photo-voltaics
produce two-thirds of electricity, solar collectors for
heating and hot water; wood is primary fuel for heating
and cooking in winter)
· small wind generator installed to monitor site
for wind power
· high efficiency lighting and appliances
· various water saving measures
Pollution
· minimal generator run time (less than 2 hours
per day)
· reduced use of propane for heating
· high-efficiency boiler, masonry heater and woodrange
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