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Right – Polyethylene sheeting completely covers the aggregate and the footing with no tears or open seams

Right – Polyethylene sheeting completely covers the aggregate and the footing with no tears or open seams
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Right – Polyethylene sheeting is laid over aggregate and over footing to provide a capillary break between the ground and the slab and between the footing and the stem wall

Right – Polyethylene sheeting is laid over aggregate and over footing to provide a capillary break between the ground and the slab and between the footing and the stem wall
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Right – R-20 of XPS and polyiso rigid foam were added on the slab shelf that is part of this precast foundation wall system.

Right – R-20 of XPS and polyiso rigid foam were added on the slab shelf that is part of this precast foundation wall system.
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Right – Rigid foam is attached to the exterior of this foundation wall.

Right – Rigid foam is attached to the exterior of this foundation wall.
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Right – Rigid foam was attached to the tops of the precast foundation walls to form an insulated edge for the floor slab.

Right – Rigid foam was attached to the tops of the precast foundation walls to form an insulated edge for the floor slab.
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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab
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Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab

Right – Slab insulation extends to the top of the slab
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Right – Slab seams are sealed with a self-leveling sealant.

Right – Slab seams are sealed with a self-leveling sealant.
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Right – Space was provided next to the electric meter for home’s solar and home energy management tracking electronics.

Right – Space was provided next to the electric meter for home’s solar and home energy management tracking electronics.
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Right – The builder provided adequate wall space for the solar inverter next to the home’s electric panels.

Right – The builder provided adequate wall space for the solar inverter next to the home’s electric panels.
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Right – The drain slopes away from the foundation and terminates at the proper distance

Right – The drain slopes away from the foundation and terminates at the proper distance
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Right – The final grade slopes away from the house

Right – The final grade slopes away from the house
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Right – The foundation of this ICF home was constructed of ICFs that were set in place on a gravel bed, then 3.5 inches (R-36) of closed-cell spray foam was sprayed directly onto the gravel, providing an effective air, vapor, and thermal barrier.

Right – The foundation of this ICF home was constructed of ICFs that were set in place on a gravel bed, then 3.5 inches (R-36) of closed-cell spray foam was sprayed directly onto the gravel, providing an effective air, vapor, and thermal barrier.
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Right – The PV system inverters and battery take up minimal space in the garage.

Right – The PV system inverters and battery take up minimal space in the garage.
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Right – The raised-slab, brick-and-block stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying

Right – The raised-slab, brick-and-block stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying
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Right – The raised-slab, CMU block stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying

Right – The raised-slab, CMU block stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying
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Right – The raised-slab, poured-concrete stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying

Right – The raised-slab, poured-concrete stem wall, above-grade walls, and roof of this house use flood damage-resistant materials, integrated water, vapor, and air control layers, and construction methods which promote good drainage and rapid drying
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Right – The seam between the slab and the foundation wall is sealed with urethane caulk.

Right – The seam between the slab and the foundation wall is sealed with urethane caulk.
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Right – The slab is coated with two coats of epoxy paint to minimize moisture transfer through the slab from the ground.

Right – The slab is coated with two coats of epoxy paint to minimize moisture transfer through the slab from the ground.
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Right – The solar system production is tracked next to the home’s electrical meter.

Right – The solar system production is tracked next to the home’s electrical meter.
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Right – This home solar system includes batteries that provide power during peak evening hours.

Right – This home solar system includes batteries that provide power during peak evening hours.
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Right – This home uses a light-colored exterior wall to reduce solar heat gain

Right – This home uses a light-colored exterior wall to reduce solar heat gain
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Right – This home uses a white roof and walls to reduce solar heat gain

Right – This home uses a white roof and walls to reduce solar heat gain
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Right – This home uses light tan stucco and white trim to reduce solar heat gain.

Right – This home uses light tan stucco and white trim to reduce solar heat gain.