Designing and Building for Tomorrow
Russ Hamlet, LEED AP, CSBA, Studio Hamlet Architects
Designing and Building for Tomorrow – Lessons Learned on Three Eco-Spec Houses
Designing and Building for Tomorrow – Lessons Learned on Three Eco-Spec Houses
The Eco Modern Farmhouse (or Valley Farm House) is designed to be zero net energy and carbon neutral to operate. Achieving 5-Star Built Green and LEED for Homes Gold level certification, this home was the first residence certified through the LEED rating system west of Seattle. For more information about features: http://www.builtgreen.net/studies/1333.html.
The Rolling Bay Cottages are a pair of innovative energy efficient homes, with an expected completion date of late July 2011. These demonstration homes will meet 5-Star Built Green, as well as the U.S. Department of Energy’s Builders Challenge. Featuring double insulation (including blown-in sheep’s wool), an HRV and Mini-Split Ductless heat pump, home energy dashboard, Energy Star lighting, rain gardens and cisterns – these homes have been built to use 50% less energy than standard homes. http://rollingbaylandco.com/hh_cottage.htm.
Russ’ talk will focus on each of these projects, with discussion about lessons learned to apply moving forward.
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