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Project Overview
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Sustainable Solutions Corporation (SSC) organized and led the integrated design process and is coordinating the LEED documentation for this proposed Gold rated LEED for Homes project. SSC prepared the green building design analysis, including detailed materials specifications, and directed the integrated green design process with the homeowners, Kevin Ohlinger of Kevin Ohlinger Design and Mike Micozzi of Associated Construction, the green builder for the project. SSC completed the energy analysis and systems design for the home including mechanical and plumbing design. This design incorporates an 18 kW Photovoltaic system, a geothermal heat pump system for HVAC, including energy recovery ventilators. Site impact is reduced by a design that includes a 10,000 gallon rain water collection system for toilet flushing, irrigation and car washing as well as a vegetated roof system.
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Sustainable Sites
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A vegetated roof has been installed to reduce runoff, reduce the building cooling load and provide habitat and an improved aesthetic for the homeowners.
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Throughout the building process care was taken to minimize impact to the site. Landscaping Guidelines were followed to include only native and drought-tolerant species to reduce irrigation demand.
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- Porous materials will be used for the driveway, which reduces stormwater runoff and protects aquatic ecosystems
- Vegetated Roof reduces stormwater and provides an attractive view for the homeowners. The plants on the roof also capture carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
- Native Plantings used throughout the site
- Rainwater collection system captures and utilizes stormwater, which reduces water consumption and runoff from the home
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Water Conservation
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A 10,000 gallon cistern collects rainwater from the building roof and will supply water for irrigation, toilet flushing, and car washing. |
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A modern pex water delivery manifold was installed providing short single runs to each water fixture. |
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- Rainwater is collected and stored on site in a 10,000 gallon cistern and is used for irrigation and toilet flushing
- Low-flow plumbing fixtures throughout the home
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Materials and Resources
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Stone obtained from the basement excavation was reused for the garden and retaining walls. |
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All building site material is sorted and recycled. |
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- All concrete contains fly ash, a recycled product
- High U-value windows maximize energy efficiency
- Panelized construction and superior walls foundation utilized to minimize the amount of construction waste
- Comprehensive Construction waste management program results in the recycling of most construction waste
- Building materials were selected for high recycled content and durability, as well as being locally sourced whenever possible
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Energy Efficiency
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The solar pavillion will provides a shaded region while generating a large portion of the home's energy needs. |
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High efficiency geothermal heat pumps for heating and cooling the home combined with energy recovery ventilators to provide fresh air to highly insulated and tightly sealed home.
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- Super Energy Efficient Windows with a U value of 0.19
- Home Automation System
- Tankless Hot Water Heaters with short pipe runs
- 18 kW Photovoltaic systems that generates electricity from sunlight
- Geothermal HVAC system
- Radiant floor heating system
- Passive Solar stair tower will provide passive heating and cooling
- Energy Efficient Fireplace
- ENERGY STAR Appliances
- Open Cell Spray foam insulation with rigid foam insulation installed on the exterior provides maximum insulation value and air sealing
- Solatubes provide daylighting in the walk-in closet and pantry
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Indoor Environmental Quality
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All of paints and coatings are low/no VOC products. |
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Local exhaust fans are installed in the bathrooms, kitchen, and garage. |
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- Energy recovery ventilators to provide fresh air to the home while maintaining energy efficiency
- All of the engineered wood products specified are free of added urea formaldehyde
- Local exhaust fans are installed in the bathrooms, kitchen, and garage
- All construction adhesives, sealants and caulks are low/no VOC products
- All paints and coatings are low/no VOC products
Project Team
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