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Case
Study:
Erie-Ellington
Homes
Key design elements:
Energy
efficiency in appliances, lighting, windows and HVAC
Manufactured components reduced waste and labor
costs
Infill development in existing neighborhoods
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Designed to take advantage of financing for
energy efficiency and sustainability
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Developer: Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp.
Builder or architect: Bruce
Hampton, A.I.A. and Green Village Co.
Cost: $94 per square foot
Size: Development
contains 50 units on seven scattered lots, in duplexes and triplexes.
Project Year:
2000
Features:
The
Erie-Ellington project provides 50 duplex-style units of affordable rental
housing on seven scattered lots within existing neighborhoods.
The project uses panelized structures to combine energy efficiency,
sustainable practices, and affordability. The project was part of the
Hickory Consortium agenda, involved in the Building America program.
It was designed to take advantage of financing programs associated
with energy efficiency and sustainable methods.
The homes use low-E windows, Energy Star lighting and appliances,
and single boilers for heat and hot water.
Homes use mechanical ventilation provided by bath fans, and feature
fiber-cement siding. The homes are expected to save 50 percent annually on
overall energy use.
More Information:
Building
America Developments (.pdf document)
Green
House Effect, Architectural Record
Pattern reference: 2,
3, 4,
5, 7,
10, 13, 20
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