project summary

LEED Fact Sheeet (PDF)

Highlights of the project's various green features include:

The home is close to hundreds of shops, parks, schools, and public transportation, including BART.
The renovation reused a 93-year-old existing home and site.
Cellulose wall insulation and closed-cell foam were added to the attic rafters, and batt insulation to the crawl space.
New Marvin low-E double pane windows were installed throughout the house.
New locally built "green" cabinets by Silverwalker were installed.
All the new Bosch kitchen appliances and washer/dryer are Energy Star certified, low water, and quiet!
New water-efficient cast iron recycled steel bathroom sinks and tub by Kohler were installed.
Dual-flush toilets by Caroma (1.28 and 0.8 gallons per flush) were installed in the bathrooms.
Efficient showerheads and faucet aerators by Bricor and Kohler were installed.
Efficient Energy Star certified lighting and fans and some LEDs were installed.
FSC-certified wood by Eco-Timber was used for construction framing, plywood, and replacement floors.
The kitchen and bathrooms features high recycled content tile by Oceanside & Syndecrete, and countertops by Syndecrete.
Solar hot water panels by HSC were installed.
Sixteen solar photovoltaics by Envison Solar/Suntech provide 2.72 kW of power.
Solar hot water heater from Phoenix System by HSC provides radiant heating and hot water.
Green paint by Mythic features no VOCs, and exceeds GS-11 Green Seal standard.
A new fireplace glass enclosure and damper were installed.
Termite damage mitigation and prevention methods and bait traps were added.
The LifePod home office, located in the rear yard, features 8 solar PV panels and passive solar design.
Greywater is captured for use in the garden.
Rainwater is captured for use in the garden and one toilet.
The garden is planted with native, drought tolerant plants, and features graywater drip irrigation
A vegetable garden was also planted.
The site features Basalite permeable pavement and decomposed granite (DG).
Reclaimed wood was used in the entry stairs, framing, and deck.
Old doors and hardware were also used in the renovation.
Energy modeling and infiltration performance testing and tightening (blower door) was performed.
The home received LEED for Homes Platinum Rating on November 7, 2008 with a score of 106.5 points.
The home was the first LEED Platinum home in Northern California, and formerly the highest rated in the country.
PG&E Climate Smart Program provides offsets for the home.
Build it Green: Green Point Rated renovation certification - 179 points - 51 points higher than previous record