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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN: Award of Excellence PROJECT: Hazelwood Neighborhood Center CLIENT: ACTION-Housing, Inc. ARCHITECTURE FIRM: Thoughtful Balance ENGINEERS: Iams Consulting, LLC; WBCM Engineering CONTRACTORS: Nelcon Construction PHOTOGRAPHER: Denmarsh Photography DESCRIPTION: This building is in the heart of Hazelwood’s main commercial area and has a deep history with the community. The ground level houses office space for local non-profit groups and the upper floor is the new home of the Hazelwood branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. This project allowed the library to double the size of its space, providing a place to gather and come together. The renovation used the Passive House Retrofit Standard, focusing on a well-insulated building envelope with controlled ventilation, optimized passive solar heating, and energy efficiency. JURY COMMENTS: The project demonstrates the potential in creative planning by increasing the useable size of an existing building and reducing the environmental impact at the same time. Metrics matter and this building made a point of demonstrating what the metrics of its sustainable design yielded.

This windowless bathroom now looks light and bright! The 6Square vanity with “Itasca” shaker doors in “Cloud White”, “Blue Pearl” granite countertop, Top Knobs “Kinney” pulls and ProFlo “Orrs” faucet keep the look clean but ensure a ton of storage for this much-used, teenager-friendly bathroom! The Mirabelle “Sitka” soaking tub and Kohler “Tempered” shower head in brushed nickel, as well as the Roca “Color Collection” ceramic tiles, are ‘no fuss’ features. The “Metric” vanity sconce from Progress Lighting is perfect in the space.

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The original kitchen was disjointed and lacked connection to the home and its history. The remodel opened the room to other areas of the home by incorporating an unused breakfast nook and enclosed porch to create a spacious new kitchen. It features stunning soapstone counters and range splash, era appropriate subway tiles, and hand crafted floating shelves. Ceasarstone on the island creates a durable, hardworking surface for prep work. A black Blue Star range anchors the space while custom inset fir cabinets wrap the walls and provide ample storage. Great care was given in restoring and recreating historic details for this charming Foursquare kitchen.

The mudroom serves as the home's hub to get in and out the door. The custom lockers offer a spot to stash coats, backpacks, and other out-the-door essentials. This space also features wood grain tiles and a schoolhouse light - details that complement the home's original character. Photo Credit - David Bader

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