Jack Cook
Site Address
235 Oaks Rd.
Franconia, NH 03580
Region: White Mountains
Construction Information
| Architect | Energy System Designer: GRO Solar |
|---|---|
| Builder | Starr Construction (Green Addition) |
| Type of Building | Ranch |
| Year Built | 1991 |
| Brand of Windows | Thermotech Triple Glazed in Addition |
Renewable Energy Features
Photovoltaic System
Passive Solar
Radiant Heating
Solar Thermal
Grid Tied
General Information
The original house was designed and built in 1991 by its owner and local builders. It has R-41 walls and ceilings. It incorporates 12'' exterior walls and excellent use of southern exposure for sunlight and heating. A 2002 addition was designed by the present owner with the help of John Starr, of Starr Construction, Inc. The addition houses a 12' x 7' ''endless'' swimming pool. It incorporates direct solar heating, radiant floor heating, foam insulation, heat recovery ventilation; and solar hot water and photovoltaic systems engineered by Dorothy Wolfe and installed by Global Resource Options, LLC.
Features
Grid tied photovoltaics, solar domestic hot water, radiant floor heating, heat recovery ventilator(HRV), passive solar, earth sheltered, daylighting, sunspace, hybrid SUV.
Directions
Take I-93 north to exit 38. Turn right at the end of the ramp and go about 1.2 miles up the hill, - swing left onto Oaks Rd. Take Oaks Rd. about 0.4 miles to the driveway on the left marked ''The Cooks''. There is room for about 4 cars by the house (with turn-around space), otherwise, please park on the road and walk down the drive.
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