DDBC Residence 2
In May, 2006, DDBC began the design process for two residences to be built in Barrio San Antonio during 2007-2008. These residences will be energy and water efficient homes, built with innovative construction techniques and monitored for energy and water use for one year after occupation. They will be demonstration homes with the aim of educating the public as well as non–profit and for-profit builders on potential improvements in construction practices and design decisions. The research and design services involved in this community outreach project are funded by a grant from the City of Tucson entitled “The Civano Demonstration Project”. This grant, for $234,000, will be spread out over three years to cover the soft costs of this project. The grant includes funds for the design of two more residences, which will be construction projects for DDBC in 2008 and 2009. This project is further supported by a Pima County General Obligation Bonds grant of $136,903, approved in March of 2007, for the purpose of adding Right of Way Improvements to a five-lot parcel donated to the project by the City of Tucson.
