Mark Jude Belanger's Eco-Friendly Home This Sedona residence, designed and owned by local architect Mark Jude Belanger, is an interesting mix of southwest contemporary and mid-century allure. The home features a multiple of flat roofs that hold solar panels and collect rainwater into cysterns to irrigate the dry landscape. The split level upper floors introduce the mid-century twist, allowing for dramatic cathedral ceilings in all the bedrooms, as well as natural ventilation. The southern walls collect passive solar heat through glass sliders exhibiting stunning red rock views. Recycled blue jeans and newspapers insulate the home, including floors and ceilings. A large roof deck captures Sedona's dark skies and displays the Milky Way star system during summer months, while the full arch of the moon can be seen throughout the year. Painting is never needed, as low emission synthetic stucco with small amounts of recycled milk containers adorn the exterior. Truly an eco-friendly home that can adapt to the energy needs of the future. Belanger can be contacted at 928-301-6395.
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Features Archive January/February 2007: Sedona Film Festival Preview 2007
July 2006: From the Ground Up June 2006: Gown Town May 2006: Residential Arias April 2006: Love on the Rocks March 2006: Go Out and Play! January 2006: 12th Annual International Filmfest: What They See is What We Get December 2005 : Queen for a Week: A Visit to 7 Sedona Spa's November 2005 : Happy Holiday's: Sedona Style! October 2005: Curves September 2005: All that Jazz! July 2005: New Kids on the Block June 2005: Summer Fashion 2005 May 2005: Opera Houses April 2005: A Tour of Five Stylish Wine Cellars March 2005: Sacred Mountain January 2005: 11th Annual Sedona International Film Festival December 2004: Luminarias November 2004: Fun Trips to Cool Places October 2004: Book Preview: To Life in the Small Corners Augest 2004: Open Portfolio: Paul Hawkins and Susan Zalkind July 2004: Sedona's Televisionaries June 2004: Open Portfolio: Mike Medow May 2004: Partners in Mime April 2004: A Sedona Day in Pictures |
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