LEED for Homes Platinum Certified
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This 3,900 SF, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, which earned LEED Platinum certification from the US Green Building Council, is loaded with sustainable features beginning with mindful building orientation to maximize north / south exposures for optimum shading and protect interiors from sun exposure. Natural daylight is captured throughout the house with distinctive clerestory windows above the main open living area and solar tube skylights in the hallway and kitchen. The changing daylight in the house also creates a sense of time and connection to nature.
Modern roofing technologies such as high solar reflecting materials and a roof garden create a cool, comfortable patio space. Even though the metal roof appears dark in color with its terracotta red finish, the “cool roof” technology is actually highly reflective and prevents unwanted heat gain.
A 3 Kilowatt solar photovoltaic (PV) array provides power to the home producing renewable energy that helps lower electricity. In addition, a solar hot water heater is utilized to further lower the electrical demands of the house.
A solar powered pump provides water on the roof in order to irrigate the “green” planted roof. An engineered “green” Planted Roof System from Sika Sarnafill protects the interior of the house, while providing benefits such as storm water mitigation and reduced heat gain from the sun.
Michael R. Carlson, Architect 