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R Driveway to curve as plotted on survey or as adjusted once house placement onsite has been made. The curved driveway is designed to reduce the flow of windfrom the north by providing some forest barrier whereas a straight dri vewaywould not.R Trees to be cut down for driveway will be re -used in construction so logs must beplaced in a good location for drying. Martin continually reiterated his desire totry and use as many of the natural materials available on the site as possible.R A Garden Pond that includes a bathing pond to be constructed on south side ofproperty. Solar powered pump to be used for water circulation/waterfall. Seepages 340-347 of Living Spaces.R House to be built on natural high ground towards the northeast area of theproperty just south (about 100-150 feet in from the road on the north) of thewoodlot. The trees will provide a natural wind barrier to reduce the effects ofcooling in the winter and improve cooling in the summer.R Landscaping to be level with main floor on the North and South sides of thehouse at the center of the house, and to the east of center. The landscaping willgently slope from the center on the north and south at ground floor level down tothe basement level on the west side of the house where a basement walk-out willallow for exit from the house (solarium enclosed sliding glass door as an air lockto be built).R An area for growing vegetables, herbs, and other food should be planned for andlocated optimally for access from the kitchen but with ideal soil, sun and otherparameters considered.R Planting of apple trees as well as wild raspberries and strawberries to be plannedand located.R Rainwater harvesting system to be used for all landscape mai ntenancerequirements.HouseR Ecological design and building principles to be adhered to for all aspects ofdesign, construction and operation.226