Green Stategies

• Large accordion folding windows and doors admit light and breezes, while venting skylights are located for natural ventilation and light.
• Clerestory windows maximize natural light.
• All windows and skylights are Energy Star, Low E II double glazed.
• Future southern shade trellis will admit light in winter, block sun in summer.
• Radiant barrier is integral to roof sheathing.
• Cathedral ceiling / roof is insulated to R-30.
• Long span beams use engineer lumber to minimize old growth lumber.
• Red Western Cedar siding and Ipe decking is FSC certified from sustainably managed forests.
• Interior paints and varnishes are No-VOC.
• Recycled content materials, such as Vetrazzo used for countertop.

Contractor: Northington Innovations