Energy efficient in Peoplestown (and lovin' it)
The home is designed in an S-shape, creating two outdoor patio areas, one sunny and one partly shaded. It also boasts a rainwater collection system. Southface Energy Institute says the house received the highest level of EarthCraft House certification and is 40 percent more energy-efficient overall and 50 percent more efficient in heating and cooling than a house built just to code. Frank Niemeir / AJC
