Collins Mountain Chapel Hill, NC In 2008 in Collins Mountain, 1 homes sold through the MLS for $330,000 and average price per SqFt of $158. This compares to one homes over the previous three years selling for $434,913, an average per SqFt of $186.

Of the homes sold in the past five years in Collins Mountain, most were 1501 to 2500 SqFt on a lot of about 15.1 acre. 33% were single story and 67% were 1.5 or two+ story, typically Transitional, Farm House in style with an exterior finish of Wood, Vinyl. Among the homes in Collins Mountain, 67% have 9-10 ft ceilings, 33% have sky lights, 67% have a fenced yard, 67% have a deck. Most were built in 1980 to 2005.

Dogwood Acres Chapel Hill, NC In 2008 in Dogwood Acres, 1 home sold through the MLS for an average price of $219,400 and average price per SqFt of $166. This compares to 5 homes per year over the previous three years selling for average per SqFt of $166.

Of the homes sold in the past five years in Dogwood Acres, most are up to 1500 SqFt on a lot of about 0.6 acre. 71% were single story and 12% were two story, typically Ranch in style with an exterior finish of Brick Veneer or Wood. Among the homes in Dogwood Acres, 18% have a storage shed, 35% have a deck, 24% have a patio and 18% have a basement. Most were built in 1950 to 1969.

Bingham Ridge Pittsboro, NC Energy efficient green homes Of the homes sold in the past five years in Bingham Ridge, most are 2501 to 3500 SqFt on a lot of about 4.8 acre. 12% were single story and 88% were two story, typically Contemporary, Craftsman, in style with an exterior finish of Fiber Cement, Stone. Among the homes in Bingham Ridge, 100% have 9-10 ft ceilings, 38% have a basement. Most were built in 2006 or newer.

Carrboro Mill Village Carrboro, NC Historic Carrboro village Of the homes sold in the past five years in Carrboro Mill Village, most are 1500 to 2500 SqFt on a lot of about 0.2 acre. 86% were single story and 14% were two story, typically Bungalow in style with an exterior finish of wood or HardBoard. Among the homes in Carrboro Mill Village, 29% have 9-10 ft ceilings, 29% have a fenced yard. Most were built in before 1950.

Passive solar systems tips from Deer Mountain near Chapel Hill NC

An isolated gain system has its integral parts separate from the main living area of a house. Examples are a sunroom and a convective loop through an air collector to a storage system in the house. The ability to isolate the system from the primary living areas is the point of distinction for this type of system. (See Figure 3)

The isolated gain system will utilize 15 - 30% of the sunlight striking the glazing toward heating the adjoining living areas. Solar energy is also retained in the sunroom itself.

Sunrooms (or solar greenhouses) employ a combination of direct gain and indirect gain system features. Sunlight entering the sunroom is retained in the thermal mass and air of the room. Sunlight is brought into the house by means of conduction through a shared mass wall in the rear of the sunroom, or by vents that permit the air between the sunroom and living space to be exchanged by convection.

The use of a south facing air collector to naturally convect air into a storage area is a variation on the active solar system air collector. These are passive collectors. Convective air collectors are located lower than the storage area so that the heated air generated in the collector naturally rises into the storage area and is replaced by return air from the lower cooler section of the storage area. Heat can be released from the storage area either by opening vents that access the storage by mechanical means (fans), or by conduction if the storage is built into the house.

A Solar Energy Tip from Deer Mountain just 6 miles from Carrboro|Chapel Hill. Deer Mountain has Wooded lots for sale in Chatham County only 15 minutes from Jordan Lake NC. Bring your own Builder.

Passive solar systems rules of thumb

• The building should be elongated on an east-west axis.

• The building's south face should receive sunlight between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. (sun time) during the heating season.

• Interior spaces requiring the most light and heating and cooling should be along the south face of the building. Less used spaces should be located on the north.

• An open floor plan optimizes passive system operation.

• Use shading to prevent summer sun entering the interior. The Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST) has an online lesson on calculation of Sun Angles and overhang calculations.

Passive solar energy means that mechanical means are not employed to utilize solar energy. Passive Solar Guidelines: greenbuilder.com A Solar Energy Tip from Deer Mountain just 6 miles from Carrboro|Chapel Hill. Deer Mountain has Wooded lots for sale in Chatham County only 15 minutes from Jordan Lake NC. Bring your own Builder.

Green Building Tips from Deer Mountain near Chapel Hill

What solar rebates are available? Find a comprehensive list of federal, state, and local incentives to encourage people in your community to go solar. The federal incentives are currently set to expire at the end of 2008. State incentives vary by state. Some states don't have any incentives, others are more generous.

How is solar energy used in my community? Attend the ASES National Solar Tour to find out how some of the people in your community are using solar energy to reduce their monthly utility bills and to tackle climate change. Tour attendees gain first-hand feedback from neighbors on costs, benefits, tips, and what going solar has meant for them.

Deer Mountain has Wooded lots for sale in Chatham County only 20 minutes from Jordan Lake NC. Bring your own Builder.

Green Building Tips from Deer Mountain near Chapel Hill

What solar rebates are available? Find a comprehensive list of federal, state, and local incentives to encourage people in your community to go solar. The federal incentives are currently set to expire at the end of 2008. State incentives vary by state. Some states don't have any incentives, others are more generous.

How is solar energy used in my community? Attend the ASES National Solar Tour to find out how some of the people in your community are using solar energy to reduce their monthly utility bills and to tackle climate change. Tour attendees gain first-hand feedback from neighbors on costs, benefits, tips, and what going solar has meant for them.

Deer Mountain has Wooded lots for sale in Chatham County only 15 minutes from Jordan Lake NC. Bring your own Builder.

Green Home Air Quality Tips from Deer Mountain Pittsboro near Chapel Hill NC

When building your home, be aware of carpet and paint types, as they will affect the home’s air quality. Natural fiber carpets are best, but if at all possible it is preferable that other flooring (such as wood or bamboo) is chosen. Painting with low-toxic paints will reduce the amount of toxins in the air, which will improve the overall quality of the home. Be sure to have a good ventilation system as well, since this will keep outdoor pollutants from entering the home and will keep indoor air quality at a high level

Bring your own Builder to Deer Mountain Pittsboro, near Chapel Hill

Deer Mountain encourages you to bring your own builder and gives you the option of building in your own time frame. We will be glad to assist you in connecting with a builder who will work best with your needs, preferences, and budget in mind. We've made our job to get to know local builders, to know their strengths and building approaches, so when you share with us what you value in a builder, we will be able to quickly narrow your search to a few who you should then meet and interview so that you can decide for yourself who will be your best partner.

We invite you to consider Deer Mountain community and reap the benefits of building a home that expresses your values in a wooded private setting. Have trhe home you want and easy access to all the things that make our neck of the woods to be so appealing like UNC campus, UNC Hospitals, the lifestyle of Carrboro’s Weaver Street Market & Carrboro Art Center and the quaint town of Pittsboro.

Announcing a New Community promoting Green in Chatham County near Chapel Hill - Deer Mountain

Imagine a community of long private driveways, some longer than others, leading to homes on large private wooded lots, some with hilltop views, only six miles from Chapel Hill, just 1 mile into Orange county line, in sought after North Chatham county. In this community of 17 home-sites with a range of features from south facing to accommodate a solar home to lots with hilltop views, you can select your own builder or let us connect you to one that will meet your requirements. The covenants have been written to maximize privacy, affording the greatest usability (whether you wish to have a garden, a larger or a smaller yard, these choices will be yours), and encouraging lot purchasers to take advantage of “green” technology that is people friendly and environmentally responsible. Your design is strictly your choice in Deer Mountain.

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