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Bryant Residence
Fairhope, AL
Completed August 2007
Architect: Rebecca Dunn Bryant

Total Water Use Reduced By 64%
Local, salvaged and recycled materials used throughout
Exposed structure reduces finishes
Screened porch captures breezes
Yard certified as wildlife habitat
Native landscape requires no irrigation

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Passive Solar Design

Advanced Framing Techniques

Backyard Wildlife Habitat

Sustainable Stormwater

Salvaged Wood, EcoExtermination

The Bryant residence showcases salvaged materials from an old cottage on their lot and lumber milled from a tree felled during construction. The house design was inspired by the vernacular architecture of the south and uses deep overhangs, porches, natural ventilation, and a reflective roof as a fundamental approach to energy efficiency. When the Alabama heat rises, advanced framing techniques and air sealed construction, expanding foam insulation, LoE windows, and a high performance air conditioning system allow them to cool the house with minimal energy consumption. After moving in, the Bryants have enjoyed a 40% reduction in energy costs per square foot, compared to their previous residence.