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Summaryof project:Thedesignof this projectcenters

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on the uniquefeaturesof the site. By carefullyaccount-

Flat Initiativeis raisingan additional$60,000to addsupple-

the breezes, trees,andprevailing ingfor solarorientation,

technologies' andwaterconserving mentalenergy-efficient

passive regulation.In temperature alleyflat maximizes

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Location:Lydia St. Family:Elderlycouple/their childrenand grand-children Size:550-650 sf Cost: $95/sf Anticipateduse: Elderlycoupleto moveinto alley flat andchildrento remainin mainhouse. Summaryof project: The designof this projectcenters on skillfully accommodating an elderly couple,the originaltenantsof the main house,who would like to move into the alley flat so that their children and grand-children can live in the front house. The design incorporatesenvironmentallysustainablefeaturesand is fully accessible.

SUSTAtrNABLE TECH NOLOGY FEATURES

The alley flat prototypes will each feature a s e l e c t i o no f t h e f o l l o w i n g e l e m e n t s o f s u s t a i n a b l ed e s i g n :

S u s t a i n a bC l eo n s t r u c t i oMna t e r i a l s (SIPs)for - Structurally Panels Insulated exteriorframing - Recycled for interior materials andnon-toxic f i n i s ho u t - Rainscreensof reclaimedwood

P a s s i v eC l i m a t eC o n t r o l - Strategicsolar orientation - M a x i m i z a t i oonf i r o s s - w i n d a s n dv e n t i l a t i o n - Leveraging of existingrnicro-climates a n ds h a d i n g - Insulated thermalmasst0 moderate concrete i n t e r i o rt e m P e r a t u r e - B u i l t - i ns u n - s c r e e n s - G r e e nr o o f

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HOW CAN YSU HHI-P? There are many ways that you can support the Alley Flat Initiative.

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and long-term benefits of tN're Alley Flat Initiative and will

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y o u r t a x - d e d u c t i b l ec o n t r i b u t i o n c o u l d h e l p t o r e d u c e

b e n e f i t s . B y r e a c h i n g o u t a n d e d u c a t i n gy o u r n e i g h -

the costs of const.ructlon or financing of the ailey

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