

Beneath The Riverie’s riverside setting, a pioneering geothermal system redefines how comfort meets sustainability.
An all-electric, closed-loop energy system uses high-efficiency pumps to heat and cool every residence by leveraging the steady temperature of the earth. In winter, the pumps pull warmth from deep below ground. In summer, they release heat beneath the surface. The result: year-round climate control using far less energy.

A fluid mixture circulates continuously through a network of pipes in a loop. One half of this loop is buried deep underground in 321 boreholes, each extending 500 feet below the surface.

While surface temperatures change, the earth's temperature remains a consistent 55°F. As the fluid flows through the underground pipes, it exchanges heat with the earth and returns to the surface at this stable temperature.

The fluid then runs through the building's half of the loop. High-efficiency pumps use the fluid's steady 55°F temperature to bridge the gap to the desired indoor temperature, significantly reducing energy demand. By leveraging the earth's constant temperature, the system reduces operational carbon emissions by an estimated 53% compared to similar conventional buildings.
