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The Manseld: Three Bedrooms

The Manseld is a two-story, three-bedroom homethat could work well for a range of family options. Thislarger home includes a central open space for living,kitchen and dining, a bedroom on the ground oor, andtwo bedrooms upstairs for maximum exibility.

Prole: Two story home with accessible entry porch29 x 30 footprint15 x 30 second oor = 1320 SF

The IRENE COTTAGE HOMES are innovative new

homes developed for Vermonters rebuilding afterTropical Storm Irene, or for those seeking aordable,energy ecient homes anywhere in the state.

In the wake of Tropical Storm Irene, more than 1,000homes in Vermont were left in need of major repairsto be habitable and others were completely destroyedand in need of rebuilding. In some locations, homeowners may be required to nd housing on other land iftheir homes or site cannot be repaired. Local, state andfederal agencies are also determining whether someproperties will be subject to ooding again. For manyin the path of Irene, the cost of replacing a destroyedhome is simply cost prohibitive.

Even before Tropical Storm Irene, Vermonters havewatched as the gap between their income and thecost of housing grew wider. With energy prices onthe rise, the ability of individuals and families to ndappropriate, comfortable shelter for an aordable pricebecame more challenging by the year. In addition,Vermonters reaching retirement age want homesthat allow them t0 live independently for as long aspossible.

The IRENE COTTAGE HOMES represent on

to turn these challenges into an opportunit

Can we design a smarter house, a house thbut eciently organized to minimize cost bthe utility of space? A house that emphasizeciency for comfort and livability at a lowhouse that is attractive and adaptable to thneeds of a household? Can such a house bea rural setting, village or in-town neighborh

We believe the IRENE COT TAGE HOMES mchallenges. These homes incorporate Vermof simplicity, eciency, practicality, and arefor exibility to produce a smarter aordabthat can meet the changing needs of a hou

For more information please contact:Anne Duncan CooleyUpper Valley STRONGP.O. Box 973Wilder VT 05088Phone 603- 676-7958uppervalleystrong@gmail.com

The Design Book of IRENE COTTAGE HOMES has

been developed with grant funding from the VermontCommunity Foundation, the High Meadows Fund andCOVER Home Repair.

Project Partners include:Upper Valley Housing CoalitionEciency VermontUpper Valley Habitat for HumanityUniversity of Vermont

Project Design Team:COVER Home Repair www.coverhomerepair.orgRob Schultz, Executive DirectorTim McCosker and Reiko Sugisako

Upper Valley Housing Coalition www.UVHC.orgAnne Duncan Cooley, Executive Director

ORW Landscape Architects and Plannerswww.ORW.bizRobert White, Doug Sonsalla, AIA,and Carolyn Radisch

Building science consulants,suppliers and contractorsChet Pasho, LaValley Building Supply and PreferredBuilding Systems

Cover Home Repair and the developers of The

Design Book of IRENE COTTAGE HOMES accept noresponsibility in the event that the designs presentedherein are used for construction of any houses.Detailed design documents will be available subject toowner agreement with COVER Home Repair for theDesign Book with plans and specs. in the spring of 2012.At that time, an ownership and usage agreement willbe in place.

House costs: As of 5/1/2012 pricing for four of theseve house models has been prepared formodularconstruction as a base cost. The estimated costs forthe houses are provided on the brochure descriptions.Additional sitework, foundation/infrastructure costsand nancing soft costs are additional.

Costs for volunteer labor and donated materials canreduce the modular base cost by 15-25%.

Costs for custom - built general contractedconstruction could increase the modular base cost by15-25%.

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The Ascutney: Studio

This house is designed to create a compact living unitthat comfortably accommodates all the necessitiesof life in a low cost, small footprint home for a singleperson or couple. The cottage - like design ts easilyonto a rural site, a village or city neighborhood setting.It can also t on a standard mobile home park site.

This unit can also be developed inexpensively as rstphase cottage -- expanded over time for an additionalbedroom or other spaces.

Prole: One-story home with accessible entry porch13 - 6 x 30 = 405 SF

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The Sterling: One-Bedroom

The Sterling is a one-bedroom bungalow -like housewith an attractive wrap-around porch for outdoor din-ing or sitting. The narrow prole of the house makesit adaptable to a mobile home park or as a primaryhouse in a rural, village or neighborhood setting. Theone bedroom conguration makes this a good starterhome that could be expanded over time.

Prole: One story home with accessible wrap-aroundporch13 6 x 42 = 567 SF

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The Glastenbury: Two Bedrooms

The Glastenbury is a two-bedroom home that workswell for a small family or seniors desiring one-oor liv-ing arrangements. This design has its roots in the clas-sic Cape style home, which is a traditional New Englandfavorite.

Prole: One story home with accessible entry porch26 x 32 = 832 SF

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The Sterling: Two-Bedroom

The two-bedroom option for the Sterling is createdby extending the footprint of the house 10 feet back.

Prole: One story home with accessible wrap-aroundporch13 6 x 52 = 702 SF