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The 25th Street Residence's sustainable materials and features … Read More The 25th Street Residence's sustainable materials and features focused on health, energy, and water efficiency to help it earn LEED-Platinum certification.

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Sleek open spaces connect to the outdoors and bring daylight and… Read More Sleek open spaces connect to the outdoors and bring daylight and fresh air into the home. Solar water heating and PV arrays reduce the home’s energy loads, and a 1,150-gallon rainwater catchment system irrigates the landscape.

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Formaldehyde-free cabinets, salvaged Douglas-fir flooring, and e… Read More Formaldehyde-free cabinets, salvaged Douglas-fir flooring, and energy-efficient appliances and lighting are featured in the kitchen.

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Skylights bring in diffused daylight, while the Norwood multi–p… Read More Skylights bring in diffused daylight, while the Norwood multi–panel sliding door provides an easy flow to the covered deck.

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Modern styling in the master bedroom includes high-efficiency wi… Read More Modern styling in the master bedroom includes high-efficiency windows and clerestory windows, and high-efficacy lighting fixtures. Phase-changing drywall throughout the home enhances comfort and energy efficiency.

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It’s rare when a remodeling project can successfully encompass a broad range of design and performance goals, but that’s just what the 25th Street Residence team did—and why the judges honored it with a Merit Award. Aside from completely upgrading and updating this 1920s home, providing fresh air and natural lighting throughout, and creating a smaller, more efficient floor plan and modern architectural styling, the exemplary list of sustainable materials and features focused on health, energy, and water efficiency to help it earn LEED-Platinum certification.

Among the intriguing features integrated into this project: 90% high-efficacy lighting, an optimized insulation package, salvaged lumber, high-efficiency hydronic heat, solar water heating, a 1.8-kW PV system, phase-changing drywall, smog-reducing exterior stucco, zero-VOC interior paints and sealants, and a 1,150-gallon rainwater catchment system.

The judges also appreciated the quality of the indoor-outdoor relationship and connection from a variety of spaces, which enhanced the quality of daylighting and ventilation throughout the home.

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Windows & Exterior Doors: Fleetwood, Metal Window Corp. / Roofing: APOC, Gardner-Gibson / Landscape Irrigation: Weathermatic / Insulation: Johns Manville / Kitchen Faucets: Dornbracht / Countertops: Green Mountain Woodworks / Toilets: Toto / Bath Faucets & Showerheads: Sustainable Solutions International / Interior Lighting: Cooper Lighting, Solatube / Paints & Stains: Benjamin Moore / HVAC: Runtal / Water Heating: NTI, Schuco / Alternative Energy Systems: SunPower

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