Mechanicals

Minisplit Heat Pumps Efficiently Heat and Cool this House
Three indoor units provide the right mix of comfort and efficiency for this well-insulated but complex floor plan.
Designing a Sprinkler System for a California Home
Plentiful well water allows for a simple fire-suppression system separate from the domestic water supply.
A split-system heat-pump water heater
Locating the compressor outdoors and using CO2 as the refrigerant eliminates some of the biggest concerns builders have with typical hybrid water heaters have.
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