Net-Zero Home in the West Plaza Neighborhood
Conveniently located in the West Plaza neighborhood, the Fairmount home is at the confluence of luxury and sustainability.
Specs & Details
SIZE
3,500 sqft
BEDS
4
BATH
4.5
INTERIOR DESIGN
Architect: Urban Prairie Architecture Collaborative
Interior Design: Design Spout
- Alpen High Performance Windows
- Net-Zero Home
- Geothermal Heating & Cooling
- 14 kWh Solar Array
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
West Plaza is a vibrant, historic neighborhood nestled between Westport Road and Ward Parkway. A neighborhood rich in history, the Battle of Westport was fought in and around West Plaza. After the war, Kansas City really began to thrive. With a bridge built across the Missouri River the city became a major hub for transportation and the meatpacking industry. Many blue collar workers were employed at meatpacking plants in the West Bottoms and took the street car to and from their homes in West Plaza.
Unlike other districts in the city, West Plaza wasn’t a planned development. As farmland was sold off new homes were built in a myriad of shapes and sizes. While many of the older homes in the area have been restored, the mix of homes in the neighborhood is something that has always added to the beauty and character of the neighborhood.
It's All in The Details
Air-tight (0.025 CFM50/ft2), vapor-open envelope assembly
To ensure the durability of the house, it's important that it doesn't leak air in or out during the summer and winter months, and that any moisture is able to dry outside.
Thermally-broken, triple-pane, NFRC certified 0.09 U-Value
Highest performing windows in the world: keeping the house cool in the summer and warm in the winter without sacrificing natural light.
Custom-built high-performance entry door with multi-point locks 0.09 U-Value
Exceptionally durable doors that are airtight upon closure.
R-28 wall assembly
Exceptional insulation capacity for managing thermal transfer of energy.
R-70 roof insulation
The ultimate thermal control layer in both winter and summer, keeping the house a comfortable temperature year round.
R-20 continuous slab and foundation insulation
Exceptional insulation capacity for managing thermal transfer of energy and helping the slab maintain a steady temperature relative to indoor temperature.
Mechanically controlled continuously filtered fresh air system
Ensure air that is EPA IAQ+ Certified, meaning exceptionally clean air.
Heat pump hot water heater
Ultra efficient hot water source for entire home.
Closed loop ground source geothermal heat pump HVAC
Coupled with the control layers, ensures energy costs are 80-90% lower than a similarly sized conventionally built home.
14 kWh solar array
Delivering sufficient energy to ensure the entire house is covered and at least one electric car while still maintaining a net-zero status.
Minimized thermal bridge design
Lowering energy required to heat and cool the house and eliminating potential for condensation in the wall system.
Installed EV charging
Ability to charge your electric vehicle in the garage.
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