COMPLETION: Target 2008GOAL: Creation of a LEED for Homes Silver certified residence that will incorporate the most thoughtful and innovative building materials, finishes, fixtures, HVAC and lighting systems to ensure that the environment inside the home promotes the comfort, health and well-being of its occupants.
SCOPE: Construction of a 3-story, 4,360 square foot single family residence with an indoor elevator designed for accessibility. This home is designed to minimize, and even eliminate altogether, the impact of the construction and operation of the home on the surrounding community and the environment in general.
- Passive solar design strategies
- Heat sink via ground floor foundation/slab
- Heat vent via operable skylight above stairwell
- Energy Star-rated low-E glazing
- Photovoltaic system for power generation
- Electric car recharging station in garage
- Tankless water heating
- LED and compact fluorescent lighting
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures, including dual-flush toilets
- Energy Star-rated appliances
- Graywater recycling system
- Landscape consisting of drought-tolerant, native plants
- Fly-ash content in concrete foundation
- Re-use of existing cement driveway
- “Living Wall” on NW façade of building
- Permeable paving and hardscape elements
- Recycled or sustainable hardscape elements
- FSC-certified lumber
- Wood framing 24” on center
- Engineered truss system
- Insulated wall panels, polyurethane foam or organic fiber insulation
- Formaldehyde-free sheathing, subflooring, etc.
- Low, Zero-VOC finishes & adhesives
- Deconstruction and reuse/donation of existing structure materials
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