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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)LEED Certification level: lEE FOR HOMES (V.3),SILVER.
In Oct 8,2015, USGBC honored a Brazilian Project with the First LEED FOR HOMES certificate of Brazil, awarded with a high Silver score, ((81.5 final ptos - 12.5( HSA) resulting 69 ptos)) due to green strategies applied in different areas of construction. This outstanding result could only be achieved with the collaboration of a well-integrated team of professionals, focused on unifying solutions suitable to all areas of construction, with materials that provide high efficiency and counted on an experienced and dedicated team, the support given by homeowner during entire process was essential to success of this project.
The owner, who embraced LEED concepts, found his incentive on his granddaughter, who must have the opportunity to grow in an environment with availability of all natural resources, and endeavored to gather the team and to find solutions that best fit each opportunity.
The consequence of this work was an exceptional residence, being an impressive showcase of green building strategies that have come together in a home. Alphaville Dom Pedro Residence, as the project was named, sets an example of quality and sustainability, achieving new standards required by condominium rules of construction in Campinas city, 80 miles from São Paulo, state's capital capital.
The construction was managed by LCP Engineering & Construction, using the innovative Ecogrid® technology, based on SCIP (Structured Concrete Insulated Panel) construction, which provided this home a high thermal-acoustic performance, reduction on waste generation during construction and minimal energy consumption. Furthermore, this project was planned to take full advantage of the sun’s potential, through the usage of solar and photovoltaic panels, designed to produce the energy needed to heat all water from house and pool, as well as generate part of the electricity consumed.
Being one of the most treasured resources, a special care was given by the project team to the water management system. Saving water plays a big role in this fascinating project: action was taken to allow all water used in showers, sinks and from the rain to be reused after the treatment through a natural process, phytoremediation by wetland, for irrigation and toilets. Also efficient faucets and showers that have a low flow rate were used. The irrigation and landscape design, fully done with native vegetation, demands a low amount of water to fuel the drip irrigation system implemented on 100% of the landscape area.
Separate zones of irrigation were installed according to watering needs, equipped with an automatic activation system, moisture sensor and pressure regulation devices, all programmed to minimize evaporation losses. Polypropylene Random Copolymer (PPR) pipes were used replacing the PVC as non-toxic material, guarantying the joints between pipes and fittings for total security system . Furthermore, a high degree of internal living quality was achieved minimizing the bacterial proliferation; mold, mildew and termite free due to the Ecogrid Technology.
All finishing used on this residence, like tiles, faucets, toilets have a high percentage of recycle materials, provided by local manufacturers, promoting the maturity of the local industries complying with the rating of the certification process.
This marvel project is extremely important to the national market, representing a significant milestone in the Latin in Brazilian Residential Building Sector, bringing the LEED for Homes certification and establishing sustainable parameters to future home builders for example:
The house produces 46% of the energy used, NET Zero,
Inverter Split air conditioning system,
100% of the hot water coming from solar panel,
PVC free, use PPR pipes,
Use phytoremediation process achieving 62% efficient water reuse,
95% efficiency in non construction waste,
Confortable and Healthy Interior Environment.
In rapids highlights,
*Inovation in the technologic process of construction , ECOGRIDE, witch besides the environmental comfort, regards for the salubrity and owner,s welfare.
*Exceeded average rates of energy efficiency with the use of photovoltaic panels, HVAC and home appliances with the inverter technology.
*Consolidated the importance of social and education environmental practices of the workers and owner.
*Reference on sustainable urban condominiums with quality and connectivity in the state of Sao Paulo and Contribute for the Brazilian market improvement and proved that actual market is already prepare to supply the sustainable construction.
But the must important was….
“Once Upon a Time“… there was a devoted grandfather, who believed in a better world for his granddaughter, seeking for solutions to leave a legacy of learning and achievements ways for future generations.
This beautiful love story has a happy ending, with the reception of First Leed For Homes Silver in Brazil and First Leed For Homes Silver in Latin America, for this wonderful residence.
A home full of love, affection and “sweet home” for many happy moments between this grandfather and his granddaughter.
Archadeck of AustinThese clients’ new deck surface is made of AZEK decking boards in the mahogany color. AZEK is a low-maintenance synthetic (PVC) decking product that is extremely durable. Projects built with AZEK resist mold, mildew, stains and scratches. You also don’t have to worry about material defects, splinters, or damage from termites or rot with AZEK. This project also includes a custom cedar pergola and solar blocking screen system as well.
Sunburst Shutters & Window FashionsPolywood® Shutters are superior in product innovation, serving as the nation's category leader in plantation shutters, as they are exclusively engineered and custom crafted in the USA with a durable recyclable wood substitute. They are also the most optimal window treatment in achieving energy-efficiency, as each panel is insulated with a signature patented weather stripping.Moisture proof
Fire resistant
Termite proof
Sea salt resistant
UL Tested
UV Stabilized
70% more energy efficient than wood shutters
1600% more energy efficient than aluminum blinds
Earth-friendly: Made from recyclable wood substitute
Made in the USA
Lined with exclusively patented weather stripping for optimal window insulation
Available in any specialty shape window including arches, octagons, circles, angles, sunbursts, rakes, etc.
3 louver sizes- 2.5, 3.5, 4.5
Smooth or wood grain (emboss avail on louver only)
3 colors: white, off white, snow white
9 frame options
Standard tilt rod or hidden tilt rod
Lifetime warranty (all manufacturer defects & paint finish)
Won’t warp, split, or chip
Cordless Window Treatment
Optimal Light & Sound Control
Wipe with damp cloth
Curb appeal and home equity
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Harwell BuildingSiding has begun to separate, first floor has dropped 1 1/2" b/c of termite damage to the outer band, floor joists under master bedroom, bathroom
Example of an exterior home design in Birmingham
Example of an exterior home design in Birmingham
EverLog™ Systems: Worry Free Concrete LogsThis Southern Florida farmhouse may look like it’s been there for generations but this brand new home is built by PBS Contractors to withstand everything that mother nature can throw at it.
The exterior walls are constructed with our ship-lap style 10″ Plank EverLog Siding and our vertical Board and Batten, pre-finished with a custom color we call Western Tan and Weatherall chinking in the same tone.
The siding is attached to 1×3 treated furring strips over rigid foam insulation and all are anchored to the 8″ CMU and cast-in-place concrete wall with concrete screws.
Our product is perfect the tropical climate of Florida and can withstand the daily rain, humidity, bugs, termites and when combined with solid building methods like CMU and ICF, hurricanes.
JRP Design & RemodelEichler Orange is a stunning expression of mid-century modern architecture. The vision in modernizing this historic Eichler home with a 21st-century makeover was to honor the work of Joseph Eichler and restore it to the 1964 icon of California modernism it once was.
The clean aesthetics of this home features glass walls, post and beam, tongue and groove ceilings, and oversize porcelain tile floors throughout. The free-flowing indoor/outdoor floorplan is highlighted with a signature atrium, and all material selections were made to honor the time period. Custom cherry cabinets and warm slab walnut doors grace the interior.
This home had significant structural termite damage with three-quarters of the framing needing replacement. Additionally, the original house did not come close to meeting the current seismic codes. During reconstruction, we upgraded the post and beam structure with seismic hold-downs and concealed fasteners. The house lacked energy efficiency due to its flat roof and did not meet California’s current Title 24 energy-efficient standards. While honoring its era, this fully renovated residence is now updated with today’s energy efficiencies, including all-aluminum dual-glazed windows and doors, new spray foam insulation atop the flat roof, and tankless water heaters.
A new photovoltaic solar system was added. We abandoned the radiant floor heat and installed a new high-efficiency ductless heating and air units to each room. This increased the building’s performance and provided each room with its own thermostat and control. This system also allowed us to eliminate soffits and ductwork and maintain the exposed tongue and groove ceiling throughout the home.
The living space next to the family and dining room was repurposed to relocate the washer and dryer and allowed space to add a third bathroom. The primary bathroom was also reconfigured for a larger layout.
The sleek kitchen design includes frameless Crystal Cabinets, professional-grade Miele appliances, a large stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, and a generous Caesarstone countertop workspace.
The outdoor backyard living space captures the natural beauty of Southern California and mid-century modern features, including drought-resistant landscaping with decomposed granite planter areas and all-new concrete hardscape. A new spa was added to the existing pool, along with a new BBQ area and firepit.
Photographer: Public 311 Design
Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes2010 NARI CAPITAL COTY FINALIST AWARD, ADDITION
This home had formerly been a cross between a contemporary open interior and an ugly boxy front with various small additions. It looked uninviting in the front, appearing more like the side of a house with a portico stuck onto it, and the homeowner wanted it to be a classic warm design, incorporating a stunning entry both on the outside and inside. The project also required the creation of a guest room on the lower level of the addition and a larger master suite upstairs.
The renovation created an unusual front home addition, with a porch and master suite balcony, all with upgraded surfaces of brick, outdoor tile, vinyl no maintenance railing, hardwood flooring interiors, slate, marble and granite baths. A comfortable guest suite with full bath was added on the lower level with a large master bedroom suite upstairs complete with its own corner fireplace. The master bath included both shower and soaking Jacuzzi tub, with fine hardwood cabinetry and upgraded plumbing fixtures. Finally, the exterior was clad in textured concrete plank siding, and upgrade material that requires almost no maintenance and is moisture and termite resistant. This home now looks as dramatic on the outside as it is on the inside, and welcoming to everyone!
Sunburst Shutters & Window FashionsPolywood® Shutters are superior in product innovation, serving as the nation's category leader in plantation shutters, as they are exclusively engineered and custom crafted in the USA with a durable recyclable wood substitute. They are also the most optimal window treatment in achieving energy-efficiency, as each panel is insulated with a signature patented weather stripping.Moisture proof
Fire resistant
Termite proof
Sea salt resistant
UL Tested
UV Stabilized
70% more energy efficient than wood shutters
1600% more energy efficient than aluminum blinds
Earth-friendly: Made from recyclable wood substitute
Made in the USA
Lined with exclusively patented weather stripping for optimal window insulation
Available in any specialty shape window including arches, octagons, circles, angles, sunbursts, rakes, etc.
3 louver sizes- 2.5, 3.5, 4.5
Smooth or wood grain (emboss avail on louver only)
3 colors: white, off white, snow white
9 frame options
Standard tilt rod or hidden tilt rod
Lifetime warranty (all manufacturer defects & paint finish)
Won’t warp, split, or chip
Cordless Window Treatment
Optimal Light & Sound Control
Wipe with damp cloth
Curb appeal and home equity
1364 RenovationsThis client was looking for an economical, simple wooden deck for their summer entertaining. We went with budget-friendly pressure treated wood. Pressure treated lumber deters termites and decay. This deck-style could also be built with cedar, or high-performance trex composite boards. Wooden decks can be completed fairly quickly, within a short time span depending on the size.
Green Tech Construction IncA beach house that had a very bad termite issue went through an exterior transformation.
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal blue one-story wood house exterior remodel in Los Angeles with a clipped gable roof and a shingle roof
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal blue one-story wood house exterior remodel in Los Angeles with a clipped gable roof and a shingle roof
Sunburst Shutters & Window FashionsPolywood® Shutters are superior in product innovation, serving as the nation's category leader in plantation shutters, as they are exclusively engineered and custom crafted in the USA with a durable recyclable wood substitute. They are also the most optimal window treatment in achieving energy-efficiency, as each panel is insulated with a signature patented weather stripping.Moisture proof
Fire resistant
Termite proof
Sea salt resistant
UL Tested
UV Stabilized
70% more energy efficient than wood shutters
1600% more energy efficient than aluminum blinds
Earth-friendly: Made from recyclable wood substitute
Made in the USA
Lined with exclusively patented weather stripping for optimal window insulation
Available in any specialty shape window including arches, octagons, circles, angles, sunbursts, rakes, etc.
3 louver sizes- 2.5, 3.5, 4.5
Smooth or wood grain (emboss avail on louver only)
3 colors: white, off white, snow white
9 frame options
Standard tilt rod or hidden tilt rod
Lifetime warranty (all manufacturer defects & paint finish)
Won’t warp, split, or chip
Cordless Window Treatment
Optimal Light & Sound Control
Wipe with damp cloth
Curb appeal and home equity
America Green BuildersThis house had a very old kitchen cabinets, old appliances, was very small with walls that was separating the kitchen and dining room and kitchen and laundry room. the sub floor was not even and was sinking down in the laundry room area from bad wood rough and termite. we opened up the 2 walls from the dining room all the way to the back wall with supporting posts and beams, we fixed and raised the damaged floor area by adding new cripple wall drilled to existing foundation and we cut and sistered the floor joists. we removed the old plaster walls and ceilings, frame out new exterior door and kitchen window. adding replumbing and rewiring the kitchen and the entire house and upgrading the panel box to 200 amp. relocating the water heater and installing new tankless water heater outside. adding new insulation on exterior walls, waterproof membrane and adding new wood siding to the exterior wall in the kitchen area. we covered the floor joists with plywood, cover the plywood with waterproof membrane, adding cement board on top and applying red guard waterproof membrane to the cement board, then we installed new tiles. we covered all walls and ceiling with drywall and paint, then we installed the kitchen cabinets, counter top, backsplash tile, appliances and light fixtures.
Sunburst Shutters & Window FashionsPolywood® Shutters are superior in product innovation, serving as the nation's category leader in plantation shutters, as they are exclusively engineered and custom crafted in the USA with a durable recyclable wood substitute. They are also the most optimal window treatment in achieving energy-efficiency, as each panel is insulated with a signature patented weather stripping.Moisture proof
Fire resistant
Termite proof
Sea salt resistant
UL Tested
UV Stabilized
70% more energy efficient than wood shutters
1600% more energy efficient than aluminum blinds
Earth-friendly: Made from recyclable wood substitute
Made in the USA
Lined with exclusively patented weather stripping for optimal window insulation
Available in any specialty shape window including arches, octagons, circles, angles, sunbursts, rakes, etc.
3 louver sizes- 2.5, 3.5, 4.5
Smooth or wood grain (emboss avail on louver only)
3 colors: white, off white, snow white
9 frame options
Standard tilt rod or hidden tilt rod
Lifetime warranty (all manufacturer defects & paint finish)
Won’t warp, split, or chip
Cordless Window Treatment
Optimal Light & Sound Control
Wipe with damp cloth
Curb appeal and home equity
JRP Design & RemodelEichler Orange is a stunning expression of mid-century modern architecture. The vision in modernizing this historic Eichler home with a 21st-century makeover was to honor the work of Joseph Eichler and restore it to the 1964 icon of California modernism it once was.
The clean aesthetics of this home features glass walls, post and beam, tongue and groove ceilings, and oversize porcelain tile floors throughout. The free-flowing indoor/outdoor floorplan is highlighted with a signature atrium, and all material selections were made to honor the time period. Custom cherry cabinets and warm slab walnut doors grace the interior.
This home had significant structural termite damage with three-quarters of the framing needing replacement. Additionally, the original house did not come close to meeting the current seismic codes. During reconstruction, we upgraded the post and beam structure with seismic hold-downs and concealed fasteners. The house lacked energy efficiency due to its flat roof and did not meet California’s current Title 24 energy-efficient standards. While honoring its era, this fully renovated residence is now updated with today’s energy efficiencies, including all-aluminum dual-glazed windows and doors, new spray foam insulation atop the flat roof, and tankless water heaters.
A new photovoltaic solar system was added. We abandoned the radiant floor heat and installed a new high-efficiency ductless heating and air units to each room. This increased the building’s performance and provided each room with its own thermostat and control. This system also allowed us to eliminate soffits and ductwork and maintain the exposed tongue and groove ceiling throughout the home.
The living space next to the family and dining room was repurposed to relocate the washer and dryer and allowed space to add a third bathroom. The primary bathroom was also reconfigured for a larger layout.
The sleek kitchen design includes frameless Crystal Cabinets, professional-grade Miele appliances, a large stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, and a generous Caesarstone countertop workspace.
The outdoor backyard living space captures the natural beauty of Southern California and mid-century modern features, including drought-resistant landscaping with decomposed granite planter areas and all-new concrete hardscape. A new spa was added to the existing pool, along with a new BBQ area and firepit.
Photographer: Public 311 Design
Archadeck of AustinFor the deck substructure, we laid a bed of gravel for proper drainage so the lumber won’t sit in water. Rock underneath the structure will allow those boards to dry out. We also applied wood guard to the wood here for increased durability and to ward off decay, fungi, mold and termites.
Sunburst Shutters & Window FashionsPolywood® Shutters are superior in product innovation, serving as the nation's category leader in plantation shutters, as they are exclusively engineered and custom crafted in the USA with a durable recyclable wood substitute. They are also the most optimal window treatment in achieving energy-efficiency, as each panel is insulated with a signature patented weather stripping.Moisture proof
Fire resistant
Termite proof
Sea salt resistant
UL Tested
UV Stabilized
70% more energy efficient than wood shutters
1600% more energy efficient than aluminum blinds
Earth-friendly: Made from recyclable wood substitute
Made in the USA
Lined with exclusively patented weather stripping for optimal window insulation
Available in any specialty shape window including arches, octagons, circles, angles, sunbursts, rakes, etc.
3 louver sizes- 2.5, 3.5, 4.5
Smooth or wood grain (emboss avail on louver only)
3 colors: white, off white, snow white
9 frame options
Standard tilt rod or hidden tilt rod
Lifetime warranty (all manufacturer defects & paint finish)
Won’t warp, split, or chip
Cordless Window Treatment
Optimal Light & Sound Control
Wipe with damp cloth
Curb appeal and home equity
Sunburst Shutters & Window FashionsPolywood® Shutters are superior in product innovation, serving as the nation's category leader in plantation shutters, as they are exclusively engineered and custom crafted in the USA with a durable recyclable wood substitute. They are also the most optimal window treatment in achieving energy-efficiency, as each panel is insulated with a signature patented weather stripping.Moisture proof
Fire resistant
Termite proof
Sea salt resistant
UL Tested
UV Stabilized
70% more energy efficient than wood shutters
1600% more energy efficient than aluminum blinds
Earth-friendly: Made from recyclable wood substitute
Made in the USA
Lined with exclusively patented weather stripping for optimal window insulation
Available in any specialty shape window including arches, octagons, circles, angles, sunbursts, rakes, etc.
3 louver sizes- 2.5, 3.5, 4.5
Smooth or wood grain (emboss avail on louver only)
3 colors: white, off white, snow white
9 frame options
Standard tilt rod or hidden tilt rod
Lifetime warranty (all manufacturer defects & paint finish)
Won’t warp, split, or chip
Cordless Window Treatment
Optimal Light & Sound Control
Wipe with damp cloth
Curb appeal and home equity
Backyard X-Scapes Inc.Virothatch is superior to natural thatch and other synthetic thatch products.
Maintenance Free, Will not remold, rot, or shed. Resists termites, birds and other pests that normally infest and breakdown natural thatch. Viro Thatch is 100% waterproof and weatherproof.
No season shortages because it is factory produced. 100% recyclable. Made of HDPE, high-density polyethylene. Available in built-in fire Class A retardant and non fire retardant materials.
Virothatch will not fade or discolor. Each strand varies in color from brown to honey, giving Virothatch a very natural authentic look. Available in various fabricated artificial umbrella kits diameters both palm and African Reed Styles.
Sunburst Shutters & Window FashionsMeet the latest member of the Sunburst Shutter product suite- The Timberland Shutter. This new shutter innovation is a durable poly shutter, made in the USA, & built to champion typical complications that come w/ traditional wood shutters like; warping, cracking, splitting, chipping, etc- These shutters give you the look of wood but with the easy maintenance of a poly shutter... Timberland shutters are the perfect window covering for high moisture areas of the home such as, bathrooms, kitchens, basements etc. Available in two stains, Chestnut & Dark Walnut.Moisture proof
Termite proof
Sea salt resistant
Earth-friendly: Made from recyclable wood substitute
Made in the USA
2 louver sizes- 3.5, 4.5
2 colors
2 frame options
Won’t warp, split, or chip
Cordless Window Treatment
Optimal Light & Sound Control
Wipe with damp cloth
Curb appeal and home equity
JRP Design & RemodelEichler Orange is a stunning expression of mid-century modern architecture. The vision in modernizing this historic Eichler home with a 21st-century makeover was to honor the work of Joseph Eichler and restore it to the 1964 icon of California modernism it once was.
The clean aesthetics of this home features glass walls, post and beam, tongue and groove ceilings, and oversize porcelain tile floors throughout. The free-flowing indoor/outdoor floorplan is highlighted with a signature atrium, and all material selections were made to honor the time period. Custom cherry cabinets and warm slab walnut doors grace the interior.
This home had significant structural termite damage with three-quarters of the framing needing replacement. Additionally, the original house did not come close to meeting the current seismic codes. During reconstruction, we upgraded the post and beam structure with seismic hold-downs and concealed fasteners. The house lacked energy efficiency due to its flat roof and did not meet California’s current Title 24 energy-efficient standards. While honoring its era, this fully renovated residence is now updated with today’s energy efficiencies, including all-aluminum dual-glazed windows and doors, new spray foam insulation atop the flat roof, and tankless water heaters.
A new photovoltaic solar system was added. We abandoned the radiant floor heat and installed a new high-efficiency ductless heating and air units to each room. This increased the building’s performance and provided each room with its own thermostat and control. This system also allowed us to eliminate soffits and ductwork and maintain the exposed tongue and groove ceiling throughout the home.
The living space next to the family and dining room was repurposed to relocate the washer and dryer and allowed space to add a third bathroom. The primary bathroom was also reconfigured for a larger layout.
The sleek kitchen design includes frameless Crystal Cabinets, professional-grade Miele appliances, a large stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, and a generous Caesarstone countertop workspace.
The outdoor backyard living space captures the natural beauty of Southern California and mid-century modern features, including drought-resistant landscaping with decomposed granite planter areas and all-new concrete hardscape. A new spa was added to the existing pool, along with a new BBQ area and firepit.
Photographer: Public 311 Design
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