This project was selected to be in the pilot program of LEED Home program. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating systems are administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and have been in place for a number of years for commercial and institutional structures. We are proud to be one of the few firms selected to be part of the pilot testing for the expansion of the rating systems into residential projects.

The 4,500 sq. ft. residence balances the space and comfort levels that are required of a high-end speculative project with the efficiencies and environmental considerations that are required by the LEED rating. Green considerations include the site selection, water efficiency, indoor air quality, materials and resources, energy usage, and provisions for the home owner’s education.

The project, since it represents a very specific market sector, is not intended as general green building model. The project has a significantly reduced environmental impact from a traditionally built and designed project of comparable size and features but its real strength lies in the fact that the designer, the builder, and the owner are making educated environmental decisions.