Welcome to your resource about Tucson High Performance Energy Saving Homes, their Intelligent Design, and Healthy indoor living space. We assist families and individuals with moving into sustainable energy efficient High Performance Homes of the Future. We advocate "Healthy Living Environments" and "Saving Energy Dollars on Monthly Utilities". Read more on High Performing Energy Efficient Home Features.
RASTRA Built Homes
What is RASTRA?
RASTRA is the original Composite Insulating Concrete Form (ICF), first introduced in 1972 in Austria. learn more ...
RASTRA: The Original Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)
RASTRA Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are recognized as the ultimate building
solution for economical and environmentally-friendly construction.
learn more ...
RASTRA: Thermal performance
The DBMS (Thermal Mass Multiplier) values for RASTRA walls are based on computer simulation for the eight representative U.S. climates as identified by the Department of Energy (DOE) by Oak Ridge Laboratories*. learn more ...
Tucson Energy Efficient Homes
- Brian Sharpe
- Your Tucson REALTOR®
- Licsensed AZ. REALTOR®
- EcoBroker® Certified
- 520-275-2030
- Tierra Antigua Realty
- 1650 East River Rd
- Tucson, AZ 85718 USA
Strawbale Homes
Strawbale homes can be comfortable and can manage moisture effectively when
designed and constructed properly. They use low embodied energy and low-toxicity
building materials which are usually available locally.
Strawbale Homes
Instantaneous Water Heaters
Easy economic savings can accrue from on-demand water heaters.
Instead of storing hot water, on-demand heaters produce
hot water only when it's needed.
Hot Water Info!
Energy Efficient Windows
Significant economic savings can come from modern windows. Unless recently
upgraded, your windows are likely a major source of heat loss.
more... E-Windows
Local Weather:
Programmed Thermostat
saves energy by offering 4 convenient, pre-programmed temperature
settings...
more on... Thermostats
Sealing the Home
is important not only for energy savings, but also for protecting your home from
the damaging effects of moisture....
more on... Air Leakage
Efficient Appliances
Both immediate and indirect economic savings can come from energy-efficient
appliances such as refrigerators, horizontal-axis washing machines,...
more... Efficient Appliances
|
Tucson Energy Efficient Homes
|
Tierra Antigua Realty|
|
