New – single family | 2012

Owner Lisa Whitridge

Architect | Designer Michelle Jeresek | Departure: Architecture Planning Interiors LLC

General Contractor JRA Green Building  

Engineer  Zac Blodget

Landscape Architect | Designers The Figure Ground Studio | Fiddlehead Landscaping

This new contemporary project used an integrated design process to align with the owner's deep ecological and social values, while providing a playful environment for raising children. Features include a 4.75 kW solar array, metal roof and siding for low maintenance, a 12,000 gallon rainwater cistern, permaculture and site restoration. The home is designed as a net-zero energy and water house — all energy is generated and all water is collected on site.

Energy

advanced thermal envelope (wall assembly)
ductless mini-split
heat recovery ventilator
passive solar
solar PV array
triple-pane windows

Water

composting toilet
gray water reuse  (interior and irrigation)
high-efficiency fixtures 

Site

native plants
rainwater harvesting (interior and irrigation)
water-efficient landscaping

Materials and Indoor Air Quality            

advanced framing
ample natural daylight
construction waste minimization
locally-sourced
natural or zero-toxicity

Lifestyle

food garden

Certifications and Programs

Energy Performance Score
Living Building Challenge
Passive House
US EPA WaterSense

Drop-in workshop Naturescaping 2:00pm