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| Welcome to the web diary of a home building project. the mission: Build a brand-new, energy-star certified house, modeled in the classic, early 20th century bungalow (a.k.a. Arts & Crafts) style, using environmentally friendly building methods and materials -- without sending the homeowner into bankrupsy or the builder to a mental institution. the location: A gently wooded, 32-acre, family owned property in rural Dighton, Massachusetts. the update: (february 23, 2003) Construction was (for the most part) completed around January 1. Final permits, approvals, and inspections were completed shortly thereafter. The construction loan converted (officially) to a 30-year mortgage. The Energy Star folks came in and did their final inspection and blower test. The contractor and I worked out a few kinks with the radiant floor heating system, fireplace, and heat-recovery ventilator. I had a Kinetico Whole-House Water Filtration sytem installed, to correct problems with hydrogen sulfide and ferrous iron in the well water. And, drum-roll please...moved-in in early February! It feels great to be in the house, after so long. the updated update: (march 7, 2004) Follow the link to the new webpage to see updated photos, interior shots, and incredibly insightful, thoroughly engaging commentary by yours truly. |
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| the bungalow project |
| last updated: 4.15.2005 |
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| selected links: energy federation incorporated (efi.org) - excellent selection of energy saving household products, including hard to find compact flourescent light bulbs, at very reasonable prices. energy star homes program - increase the energy efficiency of your new or existing home. radiant floor heating systems - over 100 pages of information on designing and installing radiant heating systems. trex - eco-friendly decking material made primarily with recycled plastic grocery bags and waste wood. american bungalow magazine - published in the interest of preserving and restoring the modest American 20th century home, The Bungalow, and the rich lifestyle it affords. style 1900 - a quarterly design history magazine, explores the architecture, objects, and people of the Arts & Crafts movement. reproduction push-button light switches - complete with mother-of-pearl inlay and characteristic "snap" when pressed. |
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| hidden in a blanket of snow 2.18.2003 |
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| above: early kitchen with columns. right: radiant floor heating panels. |
| "I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived." ~ Henry David Thoreau |
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| bungalow: in the beginning | bungalow: update 2004 | about me |
| in the beginning |
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