Owner(s): Glenn and Libby Little
Region: Guelph/Kitchener/Waterloo
Municipality: Guelph

Building footprint, square feet: 2300 + unfinished basement
Number of stories: two
Occupancy date: December 2000
Cost per square foot and what that includes: Cost for per square foot: $100+

Main contractor name: owner
Designer's name: owner
Architect's name: Charles Simon
Length of time to build (start to occupancy): 5 months to occupancy
Volunteer participation: bale raising and some finishing
Other foundation info: 9' reinforced concrete

Other roofing material info: Trus-Joist floor system and beams

Other insulation materials used: Roxul Mineral Wool

Other bale wall style info: not pinned, welded wire mesh


Mechanical systems info: Tempcast masonry heater, solar assist orientation and features. Propane furnace/Masonry Heater. Passively designed into home. Thermal mass of walls keeps home very cool. Septic
Electrical systems info: grid