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Project Year: 2013
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Zip Code: 66061
Image Quest Photography- The main support column here is recycled from KC Nut & Bolt. Bamboo flooring through out house. Aluminum store front windows were used to reduce maintenance.
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2013 KC Better Homes & Garden's Best Green & Best Custom Home Over $1 Million
Image Quest Photography - Many of the doors on the main floor are recycled doors from a house that was demolished.
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2013 KC Better Homes & Garden's Best Green & Best Custom Home Over $1 Million
Image Quest Photography - recycled doors from a demolished house along with the door to the front of outside storage room.
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Image Quest Photography - A "suspended walkway" minimizes the impact on the natural vegetation and drainage. Existing trees were saved to provide shade for the home.The house and driveway were sited to preserve existing trees and natural vegetation and minimize west exposure. Fiberon Decking makes...
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Image Quest Photography - All entry doors are covered with a porch to prevent water intrusion and rotting of joist, sill plates and studs. Steel handrails (exterior) have been allowed to rust, as the rust will protect them from deterioration.
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Image Quest Photography - Brick was used because it is a natural material and it is very durable, the brick is capped in stone to allow water to run off and not sit on horizontal surfaces, and all brick and mortar was sealed, weep holes sealer and drainage rock was installed behind the retaining...
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Image Quest Photography - A sill sealer was installed between the foundation wall and sill plate to reduce air infiltration and to prevent bug intrusion.House wrap was installed on all exterior walls.The 4' foot overhang protects the walls, windows and doors from water intrusion. The overhangs also...
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Image Quest Photography - Glass & stainless tiles by bar are made from recycled materials. Stained woodwork has low VOC, or home made stain from natural materials & sealed with water based poly, or Tung oils.
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Image Quest Photography - Another view of the great open plan of the rooms merging but yet being separate.
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Image Quest Photography - 95% of the lighting is LED. All appliances are Energy Star rated. Smart home wiring was used to control the lighting, HVAC, security systems and home audio.
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Image Quest Photography - Countertops were chosen for longevity utilizing granite (remnants used in outdoor kitchen, master bath, and powder room) scrap wood for butcher block countertops, or fixtures chosen that need not have a countertop. All are sealed utilizing environmentally friendly products.
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Image Quest Photography - All windows are double glazed, low e, Argon gas filled and all south and west facing windows have UVA/UVB protection. The window frames have thermal breaks.
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Image Quest Photography - One of the main support columns in the house is recycled from KC Nut and Bolt.The car siding on the great room ceiling and exterior soffits is reclaimed.
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Image Quest Photography - The fireplace is a sealed unit that brings in combustion air from the outside. Fireplaces are direct vent, sealed combustion gas to reduce heat loss through the chimney.
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Image Quest Photography - Bamboo flooring and stone tile was used in most of the house instead of carpet because it will last longer and is better for allergy sufferers. Cabinetry and Bamboo flooring were pre-finished at factories selected for environmentally friendly factories.
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Image Quest Photography - The study walls are clad in Keiri board made from recycled sorghum.
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Image Quest Photography - Walnut wood treads on stairs is from felled wood.
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Image Quest Photography - In master and other bedrooms the carpets are low pile commercial grade material with superior pad installed for longevity. The master fireplace is ventless and uses bioethynol fuel.
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Image Quest Photography - All tiled floors and walls have a water penetrating membrane, to avoid water damage from leaks. Fortified grout was used on all tiled surfaces (with water near) for longevity and to inhibit mold.
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Image Quest Photography - The leather tiles on the bar back and bench are made form recycled leather scrap and chosen for durability against scuffing. They are finished in water based stains and bees wax finish.
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Image Quest Photography - Wine cellar doors are from a demolished building.
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Image Quest Photography - A 6 Mil vapor barrier installed under floor slab to prevent mold causing ground moisture from penetrating the slab.
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Image Quest Photography - wood &metal staircase and has a gate at end of stairs that swings out of the way when not needed. Walnut wood treads are from felled wood.
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