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1831-33 Lincoln, Evanston, Illinois
These two modern townhouses were designed to incorporate numerous
green features. Key amongst them is how the units relate to the movement of the
sun. The south facing front set of windows captures the low winter sun while
calculated overhangs shade the summer sun.
The units make the most of a tight site: one unit has an exterior
rear yard, while the other has a roof deck. A series of dramatic aligned decks
on the front facade help to integrate the various materials. The location of
the site is itself a free ideal; within a block of the CNW train station and
the Central Street shopping district.
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GREEN FEATURES |
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- Solar thermal panels for hot water
production and integrated into HVAC system
- Low-VOC adhesives and finishes
throughout
- Bamboo flooring and minimal use of
carpet
- Numerous natural materials on the
interior
- Cement fiberboard paneled exterior
- Natural whole house ventilation
- High efficiency HVAC system
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