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Living Smart Houses - Higgins Plans & Specifications
Higgins Plan
Higgins Plan
Floor Plans
Elevation A
Higgins Plan - Elevation A
Elevation B
Higgins Plan - Elevation B
Floor Plans
1,779 square feet
Higgins Floor Plans
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Specifications

General notes:

  1. See plan dimensions for rough openings
  2. See sections for vertical rough opening dimensions
  3. All dimensions must be verified in field
  4. See details for structural ties and nailing schedule
  5. “T” indicates location of tempered glazing
  6. Exterior materials as shown are required per city of Portland zoning and must not deviate in appearance from these elevations without approval
  7. Trusses have not been reviewed and will require an additional cost
Specification Legend
Base:
Indicates baseline specifications, lowest cost impact and represents minimum code requirements by the City of Portland
Green:
Indicates option for sustainable practices may have cost impact
Upgrade:
In addition to environmental stewardship, this option indicates a higher level of finish cost and stewardship
Roof structure 2 Options
Base:
Engineered scissor trusses at 24” O.C. Fill void with insulation (see insulation options)
Base:
Custom exposed wood trusses with “SIPS” roof system
See structural drawings for roof structure upgrade
Roof material
Base:
30-year composition roofing over 30 lb. building paper
Green:
Light colored 40-year composition roofing over 30-lb building paper
Provided “ algae block” recycled content
Upgrade:
  • Architectural shingles” 40 year composition roofing over 30-lb building paper
  • Terne coated stainless steel standing seam metal roof
Note:
Stamped engineered truss details are required to be submitted and reviewed prior to the construction of the roof.
Insulation
Base:
Fiberglass Batt insulation at walls and at floor
Green:
2” spray-in urethane with BATTS in vault cavities, formaldehyde free
Upgrade:
Blown in walls, cellulose, bibs
Windows and Doors
Base:
Vinyl windows with low “E” coating “U” value = .40 (code minimum)
Green:
  • Fiber glass frame windows with low “E” coating, “U” value = .35 or less
  • Windows with solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) =. 40 or less
  • Provide insulated core exterior doors
Upgrade:
All wood or aluminum clad wood windows with low “ E” coating, “U” value =. 35
Exterior Cladding Material
Base:
Cementitious or wood siding and trim, 6'' T&G with 3'' lap profile, no texture over 20 lb. building paper. Trim material to be 2x6 nominal
Green:
Cementitious siding, 6’’ T&G with 3’’ lap profile, no texture over siding infiltration barrier building wrap, recycled content, see details flashing
Upgrade:
Cementitious siding, 6’’ T&G with 3’’ lap profile, no texture over 20 lb. building paper, trim material to be 2x6 nominal
Lumber and Wood Products:
Base:
Standard lumber and wood composites
Green:
FSC certified lumber for framing members and sheathing
Foundations:
Base:
Concrete, see structural
Green:
Concrete w/ 25% fly ash, non-toxic form, release reusable forms
Upgrade:
Concrete w/ 10% fly ash