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Three videos featuring sustainable homes on Princeton’s 2025 Green House Tour will be screened, followed by a panel discussion with the homeowners and several experts in green building.
Learn how your neighbors are creating healthier and more energy-efficient homes and environments with green building practices such as solar panels, rain gardens, superior insulation, radiant heating and cooling, additional dwelling units (ADUs), and more!
In-person tours will take place Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. For more details and ticket information, visit www.PrincetonGreenHouseTour.com.
About the video screening homes:
Adorable Dempsey Unit (ADU)
Designed for aging in place, this 900-square-foot cottage supports a low-impact lifestyle through thoughtful design and high-performance systems. A super-insulated envelope, energy recovery ventilator (ERV), air-source heat pump, and heat pump water heater ensure year-round comfort
with minimal energy use. Triple-pane doors and durable, low-maintenance exterior materials contribute to efficiency and long-term resilience. A breezeway connects the existing garage to the new structure and frames the approach to the old house while providing a covered entry,
expanding the living space in warmer weather. Compact yet comfortable, this Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) offers ample natural light, a well-equipped kitchen, and a connection to the garden.
Cool on Cuyler
Wrapped in a mix of corrugated metal and reclaimed redwood, this all-electric home pairs striking design with exceptional energy performance. A continuous 3" layer of exterior insulation creates a tightly sealed envelope, which at ACH 0.44, surpasses Passive House standards. Triple-pane European windows and doors, a heat pump water heater, and an induction cooktop support energy efficiency and indoor air quality, contributing to Energy Star and Indoor airPLUS certifications achieved with help from ReVireo. High R-value wall and roof assemblies complete
the home’s robust thermal performance.
Green Garden, Green Roof
This thoughtfully designed garden blends beauty and ecological function. A lush green roof reduces runoff and insulates the structure below, while a carefully placed rain garden captures and filters stormwater on site, supporting pollinators and native plants. Tucked among the landscaping, an edible garden offers seasonal herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Together, these features create a vibrant, resilient outdoor space.
Presented in partnership with the Princeton Environmental Commission and Sustainable Princeton.
