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=Principle: Advanced Simplicity=
* Wood solar zero energy cost hi efficiency home
* Only using the most basic of modules.  No engineered trusses.  bars will be 16' wide only with simple shed roof away from the courtyard.
* Solar array on s side of N bar 
* Solar array on s side of S enclosed deck bar
* Considering hydronic heat to efficiently/effectively move heat throughout this long skinny home
* Considering cost and benefits/cons of slab on grade vs pier and beam
* Drainage of courtyard must always be considered.
* Courtyard is the heart of this home

=Roof=
E Bar is 16x32 so this works: https://wiki.opensourceecology.org/wiki/Seed_Home_2_Roof
Likely using OBI roof modules

Probably 10' courtyard side to 8 or 9' opposite.  Need to shed water a bit 1/4" minimum but might really flatten in out for sunbathing and possible solar array on top of this E Bar.

=Foundation=
Standard footings below frost line

=Floor=
wood fired hydronic floor with
concrete floors or
slabless slab system or
compacted earth (personal favorite option)

=walls=
ICF (its just too easy.  Happen to have a friend who is local supplier/installer so i get the blocks at cost 6-8k/ 864 square foot for my phase 1 structure)

=utilities=
solar array
gravity spring box 1000ft away water at 40psi coming in
wood fired hydronic in floor heating
ERV
50 gal heat pump water heater
mini split with 3 heads