Morgan residence

• Awarded City of Austin Green Building Program’s highest rating for sustainable design
• House orientation for sun / sun protection and breezes
• Energy-efficient Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) walls and roof
• Recycled content fiber-cement plank siding
• Roof monitor with operable windows for enhanced daylighting and natural ventilation
• Open plan and interior windows to enhance natural ventilation
• Compact size: 1871 square feet of heated/cooled space
• Large, functional porch on south side provides outdoor living space and sun protection
• Energy-efficient aluminum clad wood windows with insulated, low-e glazing
• Long-lived metal roof
• Ceiling fans in all primary rooms
• Stained concrete floors minimize resource use, provide beneficial thermal mass and are highly durable
• State-of-the-art hydronic heating and cooling system with "ice battery" to reduce daytime energy use in the hot summer months
• Featured in the 2002 Cool Homes Tour