New World Home
Since the NOGM 3 Home was built in a factory setting, no constru…
NOGM 3 is one of the first LEED-Platinum modular projects in the country and a model of sustainability, resource efficiency, and superior building practices. Advanced framing reduced lumber use by 30%, eased insulation, and reduced thermal bridging. HVAC equipment and ductwork were installed entirely inside condtioned space. IAQ measures include formaldehyde-free fiberglass insulation; Greenguard-certified countertops; and low- and no-VOC paints, stains, caulking, and adhesives.
Project Details:
NOGM 3, Marietta, Ga. | Size: 2,614 square feet | Cost: $137 per square foot | Completed: December 2008 | Certification: LEED-Platinum, NAHB Model Green Building Guidelines-Gold, EarthCraft House-Gold, Energy Star, EPA Indoor airPlus | HERS rating: 50 | Architect: Russell Versaci Architecture, Middleburg, Va. | Builder: New World Home, Atlanta
