1. Plaza PointeArcata, CAMixed UseElderly Housing/Commercial82% Net ZeroDeveloper:The Danco Group Innovations in Rural Green Building at USDA 515 1

2. Innovations in Rural Green Building at USDA515 2 3. Architects earliest sketches illustrate integrated designInnovations in Rural Green Building at USDA5153 4. Keep it simple start with the basics 2x6 walls with industry standard (R21) insulation High (R49) attic insulation Attached/shared walls Energy Star appliances Large south-facing windows 9 foot ceilings allow for taller windows passiveheatingInnovations in Rural Green Building at USDA5154 5. Systems: Photovoltaic system Full account of affordability Each apartment has Heat pump water heater Space heater mini-split heat pump Super efficient, all electric Wall-mounted energy monitor No natural gasInnovations in Rural Green Building at USDA5155 6. D.O.E.s Builders Challenge Enterprise Green Communities USGBC LEED for Homes, Platinum levelInnovations in Rural Green Building at USDA515 6 7. D.O.E.s ENERGY STAR New Homes 90% On-Site Energy Generation 79.3 kW DC grid-intertied photovoltaic arrayfully installedInnovations in Rural Green Building at USDA515 7 8. NAHB National Green Building Standards(NGBS) Program PG&E California Multi-Family New Homes(CMFNH)Innovations in Rural Green Building at USDA515 8 9. StormwaterManaged by parkingdesignReduction of pavedsurfacesInnovations in Rural Green Building at USDA515 9 10. PV solar arrays on roof White, reflective roofingInnovations in Rural Green Building at USDA515 10 11. Generates 82% of its required energy on-site.Attractive, Affordable Rural HousingInnovations in Rural Green Building at USDA515 11 12. Contacts:Bill Downs, Chief Architect, USDA Rural HousingWilliam.Downs@wdc.usda.gov (202) 720-1499Meghan Walsh, AIA, LEED AP, Architect, USDA Rural HousingMeghan.Walsh@wdc.usda.gov (202) 205-9590Judy Moran, LEED AP, Architect, CA USDA Rural Housing judy.moran@ca.usda.gov (530) 792-5826Innovations in Rural Green Building at USDA515 11