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Demonstration-Home   Wallace Residence
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20%

13%

23%

15%

13%

5%

(This house reported 40 resource efficient features.
Percentages above indicate the distribution of features and total 100%)

 

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia

Deconstruction of existing home
Type of Project:

New Construction

Home Completed:

2007

Setting:

urban

Energy Source:

- natural gas
- grid electric

Layout:

Single-Family
5 bedroom
Detached garage

Lot Size:

0.51 acre

Square Footage:

4300

Sales Market:

High-income

Cost/Square Foot:

$ 175.00


Wallace Residence rebuilt with durable and low-maintenance materials
  Goals
  1. Replace existing deteriorated and neglected home on site with new executive style home typical of current neighborhood demand.
  2. Construct a sustainable home within constraints of owner's fully developed design.
  3. Recycle as much of original residence as possible as well as all construction waste possible.
  4. Construct an efficient home within constraints of existing design and client budget.

 
     
  Home Awards / Certifications  
 
  • Home Energy Rating System (HERS)      2008

  • Excellence Award - Residential Design Build Magazine      10/2008

  • EarthCraft House certification      7/2007

  • Energy Star Labeled and Certified Home - Builder Option Packages and Guidelines

  • Energy Value Housing Award - National Association of Home Builders Research Center

 
 

Primary Contact

Carl Seville ,  President
Seville Consulting
Website: http://www.sevilleconsulting.com
Phone: (404) 597-7782
Fax: (404) 745-8686
carl@sevilleconsulting.com
Note
Applies proven green building techniques to real-life situations; Green building and green remodeling consulting and advice and building certification services such as LEED, EarthCraft House, Energy Star, and the National Green Building Program. - Builder

Special information

More details on each Phase of the Construction and the project Sponsors can be viewed att Southern Building Showcase House 2007.
Pre-case insulated foundation for sealed building envelope and reduced materials use
 

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