The Look of Green Living

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The Look of Green Living?
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Green Living Redefined
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Overview

• First residence in the Southeast to combine
  advanced insulating and air sealing techniques,
  Energy Star appliances and lighting, a ground
  source heat pump system and photovoltaic solar
  panels that will power most of the homes daily
  electrical needs.
• Demonstration house on the benefits of
  earth-friendly, energy efficient homes
• Educate builders, architects, designers, vendors,
  landscapers and school teachers.

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Certified in Leading Green Initiatives

• U.S. Green Building Councils Leadership in
  Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
• Greater Atlanta Home Builder Associations
  EarthCraft House program
• National Wildlife Federations Backyard Wildlife
  Habitat program

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• Many of the materials used to build the
• structure utilized young growth timber products

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• Solar tubes and skylights provide natural
  lighting helping to save energy

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• Cellulose insulation i.e. recycled paper
  products with low VOC binders provide wall
  insulation above code required minimums

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• Soy based foam insulation make the
• home extremely energy efficient and quite

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• 26 Solar Panels convert the suns rays into
  electric energy

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Solar Panels are hidden by the roof ridges
maintaining neighborhood aesthetics.
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Garage bays are located below the landscaped
terrace eliminating 850 S.F. of impervious
surface.
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Lanterns from recycled metals provides custom
decorative elements and earth-friendly techniques
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Overhangs and terrace provide shading from sun
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Recycled iron chandelier uses dimmable
fluorescent candle lamps throughout house.
Lyptus stained wood trim is plantation grown
renewable.
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Reclaimed wood plank floors. \
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Fireplace surrounds, made of limestone dust and
Portland cement, were locally produced.
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Recycled fabric covers update existing furniture.
Pillow fabric made from curtains promotes
recycling.
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Green elements include Fluorescent lights
Pressed hay cabinet boxes with lyptus doors
Locally quarried granite Recycled ironwork
Man-made limestone
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Lyptus wood doors
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Reclaimed wood beams, Remnants used for mantle
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Rich toned low VOC paint developed specifically
for house
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Stair hall light well brought day light into main
hall.
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Man made limestone Fire Place surrounds consist
of Limestone dust and Portland Cement. Reclaimed
Iron Curtains.
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Super Low E windows reduce heat gain
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Solar tubes and pressed wheat Cabinet Boxes with
Lyptus Doors
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Low VOC paints and recycled iron work
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Organic fabrics and repurposed objects
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