Chicago Community Area #20 - Hermosa

Yesterday's ride took me west of Logan Square along Armitage Ave through Hermosa. I turned south at Keeler to visit the Factor 10 House.

The Factor 10 House was designed to reduce life-cycle environmental impacts by a factor of 10 compared to the average home built in America today.

There's no central air conditioning. It was designed to be cooled by natural cross ventilation throughout the open floorplan. Window placement maximizes reflected light within the interior with is painted white. The building has a green roof.

You can read more about the Factor 10 House at:

http://www.aiatopten.org/hpb/overview.cfm?ProjectID=271

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2007/12/three_years_ago_6.php

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2004/12/factor_10_house.php

http://www.lynnbecker.com/repeat/AIAhouse/beinggreen.htm

http://science.howstuffworks.com/10-sustainable-buildings3.htm