We have two new Passive projects in construction now, "Acorn Glaede" in Downers Grove, and a not-yet-named house in Hinsdale. They both started in the summer; Downers is a slab-on-grade, but Hinsdale has a full basement. Here are some compare-and-contrast images, starting with Hinsdale (we didn't get to the site before framing started):
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| on PHIUS tour--basement at Hinsdale; note 8" EPS outside exposed concrete foundation |
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| The Architect considers the foundation-wall joint |
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| 2x6 framing with Zip sheathing as airtight layer, 5.25" EPS outboard, flush with exterior face of 2x12 bucks |
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| South facade--seen from alley, garage to left begun |
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| From northwest |
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| East facade--the "modern farmhouse" look taking shape |
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| Using Rosboro X-Beams: no-added formaldehyde glulams |
Now for Downers Grove:
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| Frost-depth foundation with 8" exterior, 4" interior EPS; note separation of exterior porch with insulation--no thermal bridge |
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| Closeup of corner |
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| Slab poured, StegoWrap in place |
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| Tom with initial color studies for prefinished color-mix on LP SmartSide siding |
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| Walls going up! 2x6 wall framing; note 2x12 bucks at openings, like Hinsdale...a favorite detail |
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| Second floor walls--that oak tree behind was a major driver of plan layout |
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| View from Living Room through south windows to the other great oak tree |
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| With owner and her parents... |
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| Big bucks on the east wall |
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| Capped out before the cold hit! |
That's it for now--more to come as these get enclosed and finished!
