Building Outside The Box

BOB Project Sites

Urban (Single-Family) Affordable Housing Subdivision
Mid Cumberland Watershed Antioch - Nashville, TN

Watershed Basics:

Mill Creek development site in Nashville, TN, called "Quiet Creek is located on Limestone-Franklin Road along a stretch of Franklin Branch, a tributary to Mill Creek in Antioch, TN,.

Better Site Design Features:

Phase Two of the Quiet Creek site will demonstrate sustainable site design features, plus construction of 1-3 high performance homes built to a higher quality standard that passes certification by the Earth Craft House and Energy Star programs.

High Performance House Features:

Energy Saving Features:

  • Energy Star Qualified Home - over 40% more efficient overall than standard home
  • EarthCraft House Certified (pending - passed pre-drywall inspection June 16, 2006
  • Energy Star Appliances - Refrigerator, Dishwasher, 13 SEER Heat/Air Unit
  • Extensive sealing of house envelope with Icynene spray foam insulation
  • Duct systems sealed with mastic to less than 5% leakage (20-30% leakage is typical)
  • Light colored roof shingles that keep house cooler in summer months

Water Saving and Landscape Features:

  • High Efficiency Shower Heads
  • High Efficiency Toilet Bowls
  • Hydroseeding of lawn areas to protect soil and promote rapid lawn growth
  • All organic lawn care chemicals
  • Limited grass areas and low maintenance native plants
  • No irrigation system

Resource Saving & Sustainability Features:

  • LP WeatherBest Decking on back entrywa
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  • Advanced framing techniques with California Corners and other wood saving practices Healthy Indoor Air Features:
  • Nonvented, closed crawl space
  • Icynene insulation to minimize condensation and moisture
  • Radon Vent
  • Range Vented to Exterior
  • Carbon monoxide detectors
  • Low VOC paints - no off gassing of volatile organic compounds
  • Low VOC carpets with recycled content
  • Fresh air intake system with only clean, filtered air entering home
  • Doors with 1 inch bottom clearance for good air circulation
  • Separate air flow returns for upper and lower floors

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