For Sale ~ The TERRA House ~ 586 N Main $195,000

The prestigous TERRA House of Memphis is now on the market! A high performance, healthy & sustainable home, this is truly a one of a kind in Memphis. Awarded the Platinum level of certification by LEED For Homes, this house was designed by the University of Memphis architectural program with the assistance and under the guidance of USGBC LEED For Homes, MLGW EcoBuild Program & the ALA Health House. Be sure to visit http://www.memphis.edu/house.htm and or http://chapters.usgbc.org/memphis/ for more information. The home's energy use has been minimized through the use of CFL & LED lighting & motion sensors, energy star appliances, an energy star indoor air package, a high efficiency mechanical unit, an HVAC unit outside of the building envelope, materials laid to reduce air-leakage & low-e glazing in windows. The home's water usage is minimized through the use of a greywater recovery system, high efficiencey dual-flush toilets, high efficiency lavatory faucets, rainwater harvesting & a redistribution system which minimizes irrigation. During the construction, the designers paid attention to the use of land resources by implementing smart tree planting to provide shading, permeable paving materials were used, pests were controlled through non-toxic procedures & drought-tolerant landscaping was used. Continuing to the use of building resources, this home was built using "smart" framing in the garage, Insulated concrete forms, high-performance perimeter walls & roof, fly-ash in concrete with cellulose-fiber reinforcing, soy-based spray foam insulation, engineered lumber & cool metal roofing. The durable and ecological products were from locally originating building materials, all with the intention to reduce job-site waste. Even the indoor air quality was taken into consideration. The home features permanent walk-off mate, low VOC paints, sealants & adhesives, formaldehyde-free materials and even an air scrubbing system. Located at the end of the trolly line and within walking distance of amenities, you will thoroughly enjoy the convenience and asthetic feel of this area. Not to mention the gorgeous view of the Pyramid. Recycled materials were used as much as possible and are, but not limited to: recycled gypsum wall board, cast concrete countertops & sinks, composite decking & recycled brick. All of the gravel, paint & concrete came from local distributors. The bamboo flooring is a rapidly renewable resource and was chosen for this reason. Come take a look at an experience, a dream in live form.

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