High Performance Housing for Warm Climates

Product Announcement for

Plan 1045H

1045 Square Feet , 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths.

Featuring:
  • R-16.75 wall construction
  • R-30 attic insulation
  • Sealed combustion heating unit
  • High efficiency air conditioning
  • Whole-house ventilation system
  • High performance windows and doors


Shaded area shows applicability zone for Plan 1045H. WE DON'T ADVISE BUILDING HOMES FROM THESE PLANS OUTSIDE THE SHADED ZONE.

 

Features Proven in the Field

The energy features of our hot-climate plans were rigorously field tested and monitored in the High Performance Housing Program in Texas. In our plans these features are shown in detail, including increased envelope insulation, continuous controlled ventilation, moisture control, and energy-efficient windows and doors.

With space conditioning costs of under $250 a year in the Continental United States, this house allows a smaller investment in space heating and cooling equipment. The plan calls for ultra-safe sealed combustion gas appliances that keep dangerous fumes from entering the indoor air. First costs are kept to a minimum through special construction sequencing that ensures high performance whether the house is built by professionals or first timers!

The plans condense nearly 20 years of research, field testing and development into a user-friendly package that takes the mystery out of high performance energy measures, and allows builders and developers to get accurate costs for high-performance housing.

  

   
Plan FEATURES:
  • 16 sheets of complete details
  • Information on products and accessories.
  • Each Set includes four copies of bound 11-by-17-inch plans for $125. See our order form for details.


Bird's-eye view of the layout for the 1045H Plan





 High Performance - Affordable Cost

Questions and Answers about the House Plans

How were energy measures chosen?
We show energy measures that, taken together, are the best value for the consumer. We wanted high comfort and safety levels combined with the lowest possible annual operating cost and construction cost. To keep construction costs affordable, we wanted measures that easily meet current codes and standards, and that are readily understood by most builders. We select measures that return solid savings to consumers.

Can I change the floor plan?
The floor plan is flexible with one caution: we'd recommend not altering either the heating, cooling or ventilating systems unless you are willing to get additional technical support for this change in system design.

What about a different heating system?
Overall, the house performs as a system. If any system changes are made, care must be taken to ensure that compatible choices are made. With gas, oil or propane, only sealed combustion heating units must be used with this type of construction. Electric heat is possible, but we do not recommend using wood stoves or fireplaces to heat these homes.

What if I want a fireplace?
Only SEALED COMBUSTION GAS fireplaces are appropriate for these homes. If you want to replace the home's heater with a sealed combustion gas fireplace, choose a model that is designed as a space heater, not a decorative appliance. This option adds both ambiance and additional costs.
 
Will this work outside the areas shown on the map?
We don't recommend building homes from these plans outside the shaded areas shown on the map above. The measures are selected for climates in the shaded area, and other measures will prove better values in other climate zones.
 
How will this house rate in energy programs?
This is a five-star home, with maximum energy savings.
Each Plan in the Hot Climate Series Includes:
  • Site/Lot Layout
  • Floor Plan
  • Footing and Foundation Plan & Details
  • Floor Framing Plan
  • Window and Door Schedule & Details
  • Complete Wall Section
  • Room-by-room Finish Schedule
  • Ceiling Blocking Plan
  • Elevations (four sides)
  • Exhaust Ventilation System & Details
  • Electrical Plan and Electrical Equipment Schedule
  • Step-by-step Construction Sequence, with companion exploded diagram
  • Optional Radon Control System Plan & Details
The house plans include 16 easy-to-handle 11x17 sheets of complete details. These plans are based on detailed field research from the High Performance Housing Program in Texas.
Do you have more questions about our house plans? We'd be happy to answer them. Send us e-mail right now to info@nahn.com.
 
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