Sited on a dramatic hillside above Lake Sammamish overlooking Bass Cove and the Cascade Mountains, the home combines on-site power generation with efficiency measures to meet its own energy requirements. The home is designed as a demonstration project for consumers and the building industry with a goal of net-zero energy consumption. Energy performance will be carefully monitored. Green features include:

* Compact footprint minimizes site disturbance
* 1,630 square feet of heated space, and high-performance envelope of Structural Insulated Panels requires less energy to heat
* Green roofs replace habitat, control storm water, and reduce heat loss
* Roof-mounted photovoltaic panels and solar hot water tubes
* High-efficiency hydronic radiant heating (Warmboard)
* Vertical axis wind turbine (Helix Wind)
* Real-time energy monitoring
* Rain water collection system
* Dual flush toilets
* "Living wall" scrim at main entrance
* Low VOC paint and nontoxic finishes for indoor air quality