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COMFORT & ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Principles utilized to maximize user comfort and building performance
While people are often away from home during daylight hours at work, our target market often work from home making daylighting a priority for this home.
Southern facing outdoor space for cooler seasons Photovolatic panels to offset off-site energy Perpendicular windows for cross breeze Radiant heating provides sensory comfort Views to outdoors Conditioned forced air alleviates humidity in warmer months ERV with MERV 12 to combat Pittsburgh’s low air quality Outdoor living space
Collars calibrated to shade in summer Double height allows for more daylight Clerestory provides more daylight Porch provides shade and connections to outdoors
Terracing manages water runoff, addresses vehicular and human access to basement
