At the PATH Tutorial Townhouses, visitors took self-guided tour of the two-unit site and viewed how advanced technologies were integrated during the construction process. The innovations include:

• Optimized HVAC with 14 SEER minimum/7.2 HSPF heat pump
• Solar water heater
• Tankless water heater
• Home run plumbing
• Air admittance vents
• Low-flow plumbing fixtures
• Advanced framing techniques
• Flexible framing anchor straps
• Sprayed foam insulation
• Radiant barriers
• High-wind resistant asphalt roof shingles
• Fiber-cement siding
• Recycled wood/plastic composite exterior decking
• Low-VOC paints
• Bamboo flooring
• Recycled content carpet
• ENERGY STAR windows and doors
• ENERGY STAR insulation levels
• ENERGY STAR appliances
• ENERGY STAR outdoor lighting and at least 50 percent of indoor lighting
• ENERGY STAR home electronics and office equipment
• Programmable thermostat
• Blower door testing
• Duct leakage testing
• Modular construction

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Content updated on 8/4/2006