PROJECT DETAILS

This project involved all four levels of the home including six bedrooms and four and one half baths. It also included new hard and soft landscaping at the rear yard. Green technologies and building practices were incorporated throughout this project including an ultra high efficiency heating and hot water delivery system.

GREEN FEATURES

Site:

• Deconstruct Instead of Demolish (Resources)
• Protected Gardens from Construction Disruption (Community)

Foundation/Concrete:

• Designed Moisture Control Systems (IAQ/Health)

Structural Framing and Building:

• Replaced Single Pane Windows with High Performance Windows (Energy)

Exterior Finish:

• Use Durable and Noncombustible Roofing Materials (Resources)

Insulation:

• Install Insulation with 75% Recycled Content (Resources)
• Install Insulation that is Low-Emitting (IAQ/Health)

Plumbing:

• Distribute Domestic Hot Water Efficiently (Energy, Resources, Water)
• High Efficiency Water Heater (Energy)

Heating, Ventilation & AC (HVAC):

• Design & Install HVAC System Using Manual J, Manual D & Manual S (Energy)
• Third Party Testing for All Systems Installed
• Install High Efficiency HVAC Filter (IAQ/Health)
• Install High Efficiency Sealed Combustion Heating Systems (Energy, IAQ/Health)
• Effective Exhaust Systems in Bathrooms and Kitchens (Energy, IAQ/Health)

Finishes:

• Low-VOC or Zero-VOC Interior Paint, Wood Finishes, and Caulk or Construction Adhesives (IAQ/Health)

Appliances and Lighting:

• Built in Recycling and Composting Centers (Resources)
• Energy Efficient Lighting (Energy)
• Lighting Controls (Energy)

CREDITS

ARCHITECT

Holger Menendez, AIA

PROJECT DETAILS

This project involved all four levels of the home including six bedrooms and four and one half baths. It also included new hard and soft landscaping at the rear yard. Green technologies and building practices were incorporated throughout this project including an ultra high efficiency heating and hot water delivery system.

GREEN FEATURES

Site:

• Deconstruct Instead of Demolish (Resources)
• Protected Gardens from Construction Disruption (Community)

Foundation/Concrete:

• Designed Moisture Control Systems (IAQ/Health)

Structural Framing and Building:

• Replaced Single Pane Windows with High Performance Windows (Energy)

Exterior Finish:

• Use Durable and Noncombustible Roofing Materials (Resources)

Insulation:

• Install Insulation with 75% Recycled Content (Resources)
• Install Insulation that is Low-Emitting (IAQ/Health)

Plumbing:

• Distribute Domestic Hot Water Efficiently (Energy, Resources, Water)
• High Efficiency Water Heater (Energy)

Heating, Ventilation & AC (HVAC):

• Design & Install HVAC System Using Manual J, Manual D & Manual S (Energy)
• Third Party Testing for All Systems Installed
• Install High Efficiency HVAC Filter (IAQ/Health)
• Install High Efficiency Sealed Combustion Heating Systems (Energy, IAQ/Health)
• Effective Exhaust Systems in Bathrooms and Kitchens (Energy, IAQ/Health)

Finishes:

• Low-VOC or Zero-VOC Interior Paint, Wood Finishes, and Caulk or Construction Adhesives (IAQ/Health)

Appliances and Lighting:

• Built in Recycling and Composting Centers (Resources)
• Energy Efficient Lighting (Energy)
• Lighting Controls (Energy)

CREDITS

ARCHITECT

Holger Menendez, AIA

PROJECT DETAILS

This project involved all four levels of the home including six bedrooms and four and one half baths. It also included new hard and soft landscaping at the rear yard. Green technologies and building practices were incorporated throughout this project including an ultra high efficiency heating and hot water delivery system.

GREEN FEATURES

Site:

• Deconstruct Instead of Demolish (Resources)
• Protected Gardens from Construction Disruption (Community)

Foundation/Concrete:

• Designed Moisture Control Systems (IAQ/Health)

Structural Framing and Building:

• Replaced Single Pane Windows with High Performance Windows (Energy)

Exterior Finish:

• Use Durable and Noncombustible Roofing Materials (Resources)

Insulation:

• Install Insulation with 75% Recycled Content (Resources)
• Install Insulation that is Low-Emitting (IAQ/Health)

Plumbing:

• Distribute Domestic Hot Water Efficiently (Energy, Resources, Water)
• High Efficiency Water Heater (Energy)

Heating, Ventilation & AC (HVAC):

• Design & Install HVAC System Using Manual J, Manual D & Manual S (Energy)
• Third Party Testing for All Systems Installed
• Install High Efficiency HVAC Filter (IAQ/Health)
• Install High Efficiency Sealed Combustion Heating Systems (Energy, IAQ/Health)
• Effective Exhaust Systems in Bathrooms and Kitchens (Energy, IAQ/Health)

Finishes:

• Low-VOC or Zero-VOC Interior Paint, Wood Finishes, and Caulk or Construction Adhesives (IAQ/Health)

Appliances and Lighting:

• Built in Recycling and Composting Centers (Resources)
• Energy Efficient Lighting (Energy)
• Lighting Controls (Energy)

CREDITS

ARCHITECT

Holger Menendez, AIA

PROJECT DETAILS

This project involved all four levels of the home including six bedrooms and four and one half baths. It also included new hard and soft landscaping at the rear yard. Green technologies and building practices were incorporated throughout this project including an ultra high efficiency heating and hot water delivery system.

GREEN FEATURES

Site:

• Deconstruct Instead of Demolish (Resources)
• Protected Gardens from Construction Disruption (Community)

Foundation/Concrete:

• Designed Moisture Control Systems (IAQ/Health)

Structural Framing and Building:

• Replaced Single Pane Windows with High Performance Windows (Energy)

Exterior Finish:

• Use Durable and Noncombustible Roofing Materials (Resources)

Insulation:

• Install Insulation with 75% Recycled Content (Resources)
• Install Insulation that is Low-Emitting (IAQ/Health)

Plumbing:

• Distribute Domestic Hot Water Efficiently (Energy, Resources, Water)
• High Efficiency Water Heater (Energy)

Heating, Ventilation & AC (HVAC):

• Design & Install HVAC System Using Manual J, Manual D & Manual S (Energy)
• Third Party Testing for All Systems Installed
• Install High Efficiency HVAC Filter (IAQ/Health)
• Install High Efficiency Sealed Combustion Heating Systems (Energy, IAQ/Health)
• Effective Exhaust Systems in Bathrooms and Kitchens (Energy, IAQ/Health)

Finishes:

• Low-VOC or Zero-VOC Interior Paint, Wood Finishes, and Caulk or Construction Adhesives (IAQ/Health)

Appliances and Lighting:

• Built in Recycling and Composting Centers (Resources)
• Energy Efficient Lighting (Energy)
• Lighting Controls (Energy)

CREDITS

ARCHITECT

Holger Menendez, AIA

PROJECT DETAILS

This project involved all four levels of the home including six bedrooms and four and one half baths. It also included new hard and soft landscaping at the rear yard. Green technologies and building practices were incorporated throughout this project including an ultra high efficiency heating and hot water delivery system.

GREEN FEATURES

Site:

• Deconstruct Instead of Demolish (Resources)
• Protected Gardens from Construction Disruption (Community)

Foundation/Concrete:

• Designed Moisture Control Systems (IAQ/Health)

Structural Framing and Building:

• Replaced Single Pane Windows with High Performance Windows (Energy)

Exterior Finish:

• Use Durable and Noncombustible Roofing Materials (Resources)

Insulation:

• Install Insulation with 75% Recycled Content (Resources)
• Install Insulation that is Low-Emitting (IAQ/Health)

Plumbing:

• Distribute Domestic Hot Water Efficiently (Energy, Resources, Water)
• High Efficiency Water Heater (Energy)

Heating, Ventilation & AC (HVAC):

• Design & Install HVAC System Using Manual J, Manual D & Manual S (Energy)
• Third Party Testing for All Systems Installed
• Install High Efficiency HVAC Filter (IAQ/Health)
• Install High Efficiency Sealed Combustion Heating Systems (Energy, IAQ/Health)
• Effective Exhaust Systems in Bathrooms and Kitchens (Energy, IAQ/Health)

Finishes:

• Low-VOC or Zero-VOC Interior Paint, Wood Finishes, and Caulk or Construction Adhesives (IAQ/Health)

Appliances and Lighting:

• Built in Recycling and Composting Centers (Resources)
• Energy Efficient Lighting (Energy)
• Lighting Controls (Energy)

CREDITS

ARCHITECT

Holger Menendez, AIA

PROJECT DETAILS

This project involved all four levels of the home including six bedrooms and four and one half baths. It also included new hard and soft landscaping at the rear yard. Green technologies and building practices were incorporated throughout this project including an ultra high efficiency heating and hot water delivery system.

GREEN FEATURES

Site:

• Deconstruct Instead of Demolish (Resources)
• Protected Gardens from Construction Disruption (Community)

Foundation/Concrete:

• Designed Moisture Control Systems (IAQ/Health)

Structural Framing and Building:

• Replaced Single Pane Windows with High Performance Windows (Energy)

Exterior Finish:

• Use Durable and Noncombustible Roofing Materials (Resources)

Insulation:

• Install Insulation with 75% Recycled Content (Resources)
• Install Insulation that is Low-Emitting (IAQ/Health)

Plumbing:

• Distribute Domestic Hot Water Efficiently (Energy, Resources, Water)
• High Efficiency Water Heater (Energy)

Heating, Ventilation & AC (HVAC):

• Design & Install HVAC System Using Manual J, Manual D & Manual S (Energy)
• Third Party Testing for All Systems Installed
• Install High Efficiency HVAC Filter (IAQ/Health)
• Install High Efficiency Sealed Combustion Heating Systems (Energy, IAQ/Health)
• Effective Exhaust Systems in Bathrooms and Kitchens (Energy, IAQ/Health)

Finishes:

• Low-VOC or Zero-VOC Interior Paint, Wood Finishes, and Caulk or Construction Adhesives (IAQ/Health)

Appliances and Lighting:

• Built in Recycling and Composting Centers (Resources)
• Energy Efficient Lighting (Energy)
• Lighting Controls (Energy)

CREDITS

ARCHITECT

Holger Menendez, AIA