Green conversions to existing structures
by admin on Aug.11, 2009, under Greencon, Greencon GreenBuilding Research
Southern Liberties, LLC, recently completed a massive overhaul of this Philadelphia rowhouse and documented the process on the blog, Building Green on Montrose. The 100-year old, 1,850 square foot home now has three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, and the owners hope to obtain LEED Platinum certification for their efforts. It’s listed for sale at $565,000 and incorporates some of the following green strategies:
- Vegetated green roof;
- Salvage of part / deconstruction of the rest of the original structure;
- Waste recycling during construction;
- FSC Certified woods used throughout;
- Recycled content metals used throughout;
- Pervious paving and rain water catchment system;
- High efficiency HVAC system;
- Energy-efficient windows placed to allow natural lighting;
- Zero VOC paints and stains, no carpet;
- Efficient spray foam insulation used on exterior walls; and
- Low-flow fixtures and Energy Star appliances.
First noticed at Re-nest.
Photo credits: Building Green on Montrose.
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