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Database research record1999·United States (California)

Tierra Nueva -- A passive solar cohousing project

K. Haggard, Phillip J. Cooper

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Urban Farm DB summary

The Tierra Nueva Cohousing Project in California comprises living units, a common house, community orchard, community gardens, play space, future shop space, and parking. The units incorporate thermal mass, solar heating, passive solar cooling, and perimeter insulation on slabs. The design of the project was collectively agreed upon by the entire community.