broadmoor residence: a green case study
Seattle, WA
Certification goals:
LEED® for Homes Gold
ENERGY STAR® Home
This five-bedroom, classically designed stucco home is located in the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle. Our goals have been to build a multi-generational home that is durably built and timelessly designed. The team is committed to the creation of a sustainable home that conserves energy, limits water usage, and is healthy to live in.
In meeting the requirements of LEED for Homes, Built Green, and ENERGY STAR Home, we have explored a number of systems and materials relating to all aspects of green building. The following is a list of just some of the home's many green features.
- Low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint, coatings, and adhesives used exclusively
- HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filters
- 100% wool carpets at all bedrooms
- Rainwater harvesting from roof drains to a 3,500 gallon cistern
- WaterSense® toilets throughout
- Low flow showerheads throughout
- Highly efficient drip irrigation with sensors designed to reduce water use by up to 40%
- Drought tolerant plants
- Compost soil add mix for water retention and plant health
- ENERGY STAR appliances including front-loading washer
- Hand deconstruction of original structure with 95% of material diverted from landfill
- Salvage of doors, cabinets, and hardware from original structure
- Construction waste limited and separated for recycling
- Training seminars for all subcontractors on proper waste disposal and green building
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