ABSTRACT
The St. Croix Valley (SCV) Habitat for Humanity developed this 18-home community out of a sense of responsibility to both the environment and their homebuyers. “We began the Eco-Village project recognizing that sustainability is essential to achieving truly affordable homes,” said Executive Director David Engstrom. Before beginning this community, the small affiliate had typically constructed only one or two homes each year. (See Box 16.1 for a project overview.) Box 16.1: Project overview https://www.niso.org/standards/z39-96/ns/oasis-exchange/table">
IECC climate zone
6A
Latitude
44.86°N
Context
City of 15,000 located 28 miles southeast of St. Paul, Minnesota
Size
1,074 ft2–1,949 ft2 (100 m2–181 m2)
2–4 bedrooms
Height
1 or 2 stories
Program
Single-family residential (semi-detached)
HERS Score with PV
–4 to 17
HERS Score without PV
33 to 39
ACH at 50 pascal
0.9 to 1.0
Site
5.5-acre (22,258 m2) site, with 18 homes planned on 2.5 acres (10,117 m2)
Certifications
ENERGY STAR 3.0, LEED for Homes Platinum (anticipated)
