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Davis Construction: La Plata, MD
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Location: |
La Plata, MD |
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Climate Zone: |
Mixed Humid |
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Subdivision: |
Washington Square (active adult community) |
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Builder: |
Bruce Davis, Inc. |
Evaluation
Start Date: |
May 1999 |
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Completion Date: |
September 2002 |
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Objectives: |
To examine constructability, characteristics, and consumer acceptance of targeted technologies. |
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General Construction Information: |
80-unit, age-restricted (55+) development, with 1 and 1½ story attached units. 1,000 to 1,500 square foot homes in the sale price range of $126,000 to $150,000. |
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Significant Results: |
- Homebuyers were satisfied with the attributes of the technologies tested. Only the tubular skylights would not be included in their option purchase decisions.
- The builder chose to use two PATH technologies, fiber cement siding and tankless water heaters, as standard features in all homes. The other technologies are offered as options.
- The use of an ICF wall system does not guarantee a tight building. Air sealing details are still required in key areas.
- The tankless water heater with the 3.2 gallon per minute capacity (Seisco) met capacity needs at the project’s inlet water temperature of 73°F.
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