820 NE 24th St Newton, KS 67114

Listing details for 820 NE 24th St, Newton, KS 67114 : This is a uniquely designed and constructed home with energy efficiency and environmental impact as guiding principles. The Architecture could be described as a Contemporary Modern Passive Solar Home and the Exterior is constructed largely of EcoBlock, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) which provides incredible strength and very high energy efficiency. ICF construction forms a continuous 11" thick wall. These types of walls have very high insulative properties. The 2nd story is of super-insulated, conventional 2x6 wood frame construction with Hardy Board siding. The ceiling has insulation greater than R-50. Perhaps the most intriguing feature of the property is the integrated 12.5 kW wind turbine that provides electricity to the home. Be sure to read the detailed property description online for additional information about these and more fantastic features of this property. The home is located on 21 acres of natural prairie grassland and is only 5 minutes to I-135 North Newton exit and less than 30 minutes away from North Wichita.