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Case
Study:
O’Brien
– Cunningham Home
Key design elements:
Location: Bainbridge
Island, Washington
Developer: Private
residence, owner-developed
Cost: Green building
measures added approximately 1 percent to the initial cost of this home.
Size: 1650 sq. ft.
Features:
 This home received a three-star rating in
its local green building program, Build a Better Kitsap.
Environmental features included special care to manage runoff and stormwater and to
protect on-site wetlands. Inside, light,
airy, flexible spaces with multiple uses, a good mix of open and private spaces, and
variable ceiling heights make this smaller home look larger while maintaining its resource
efficiency. The construction of this home
employed advanced framing, and waste prevention and recycling measures. Materials included many recycled products,
low-maintenance finishes, and rapidly-renewable products.
The home includes energy-efficient materials and construction measures. Indoor air quality was promoted through the choice
of finishes, and worker and occupant health were promoted through safe installation
procedures and choice of less-toxic materials. Finally,
energy-efficient fixtures and appliances round out an exemplary project.
More Information: Build
a Better Kitsap program virtual home tour
Pattern reference: 4, 7, 9, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20
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