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Residential Projects
Neptune Ave
Residence
Location:
Encinitas, CA
Owner: Rich Williams | ArtHaus, LLC
Architect: Smyer Architecture
General Contractor: ArtHaus, LCC
Project Completion: May 2010
LEED Certification: LEED for Homes Platinum Level
LEED Consultant Services: LEED for Homes program support
services
This 3200 square foot, two-story, contemporary residence
features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a vegetated roof area
and cantilevered deck with ocean views of the San Diego
coastline. A gut-remodel of an existing 1992 home, the
deconstruction started in January 2009 and was completed 16
months later. The project includes a two car, semi-detached
garage and draught resistant, native landscaping, which
resulted in 73% less water needed for irrigation over
conventional designs.
All materials removed from the structure were re-used or
recycled to their maximum potential. Other notable features
include the use of low VOC paints and adhesives throughout,
an advanced lighting system, smart skylights, and an
automated mechanical fresh-air ventilation system. A solar
photo voltaic system generates renewable energy and water
saving fixtures were utilized. Eco friendly interior
finishes were selected whenever possible. The Neptune Avenue
residence achieved LEED for Homes Platinum level
certification, as well as GreenPoint Rated Certification.
The residence has been nominated for the U.S. Green Building
Council’s “2010 LEED for Homes Awards" under three different
categories: Outstanding Commitment to LEED for Homes,
recognizing a builder for outstanding commitment to
achieving LEED for Homes certification, the 2010 LEED for
Homes Project of the Year, recognizing a LEED for Homes
certified project for outstanding performance in the LEED
for Homes Rating System, and the Outstanding Single Family
Project, recognizing a single family project for outstanding
performance in the LEED for Homes Rating System.
Customs and Border
Protection Housing
Location: Ajo, Arizona
Owner: General Services Administration/ Customs & Border
Protection Agency
Architect: The Architectural Company Inc. & M F D B
Architects, Inc.
General Contractor: Sundt Construction
Project Completion: Fall 2012
LEED Certification Goal: LEED for Homes program: Silver
Level certification
LEED Consultant Services: LEED for Homes program support
services including HERS inspection & Testing
This project consists of the design and construction of 21
housing units for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Agency. This 11 acre site at Ajo is located in southern
Arizona, due north of Sonoita, Mexico and is approximately
half way between Yuma and Tucson. The two and three bedroom
housing units are designed in a connected townhouse
configuration and will include a two-car garage and many
energy saving and environmentally sustainable features.
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