front perspective

The town of Proctor, MN offered a competition for a sustainable home that could be used as a model for home design for future Proctor residential design projects. This home utilizes a water collection system, photovoltaics, tankless water heater, local railroad ties, natural ventilation, and many local materials. The goal of this design was to sell a sustainable lifestyle at an affordable price. A unique feature of this design is the option to add an additional garage door on the north side of the garage. With this configuration two smart cars would be able to fit into the garage.

floor planssite plan

local untreated railroad ties for landscaping

photovoltaic array

permeable driveway

rain water collection system with cystern

sustainable design features

structural insulated panel |r-41|

double-pane, insulated glass with low e coating, argon gas |r-3|

structural insulated panels |r-33|western red cedar siding

recycled antique lumberhardwood flooringstructural insulated panel |r-33|bio-composite exterior cladding |r-3.5|

6” concrete slab with radiant heat |r-0.6|1” rigid insulation |r-6|concrete foundation wall

wall section

interior light study exterior light study

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june 1

interior entry perspective