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Modern Issaquah Neighborhood, WA
Award winner
27 Alamo Berkley
California
Project Type Residential | Single Family > 3000 sf
Year Completed 2021
Project Size 2848 sq ft
SIPS Used 6" EPS Walls & 10" EPS Roof/Floors
Sustainable Features Premier SIPS, low VOC paint, flooring was recycled hardwood was taken out of local mansion, natural designed landscaping using local and indigenous species with low water requirements.
Environmental Certifications Energy Star Certified
Awards 2023 BEA Winner Classic Homes Under 3K S/F, Green Builder Media Home of the Year 2023
Architect Denis Hall Montgomery Architecture
Contractor Shell Building Systems
Project Overview
27 Alamo Berkley
End Use: Residential
Why SIPs: Client and Architect knowledge of SIPs and specifications and how they would help exceeded Title 24 and Cal Green Requirements.
Benefits of SIPs: The site is a very difficult upslope unable to get equipment and materials to the project site. A small walking path along the property line enabled the builder to build a slide to push the SIP Panels to the site and enabled huge time and labor factor that would be highly difficult using conventional methods. This resulted in saving 35% in overall construction cost as we used floor, wall and roof SIPs to construct the home. Using SIPs also allowed Title 24 to achieve higher energy rating that enabled the architect to allow for large glazing to take advantages of the view of the Bay Area.
Innovative Design Elements: By utilizing SIPs the architect was able to create a very contemporary modern design to the structure taking full advantage of the outstanding view of the Bay Area. Because of the difficult site the engineer was able to reduce the foundation because SIPs are a lot less in weight than conventional methods, this also provided about 25% of the structural cost of the project.
Certifications:
- Energy-Star
- Exceeded Title 24 and Cal Green Requirements
HVAC: HVAC was reduced by 65% in performance because of SIPs
Energy-Saving or Energy-Efficient Products Used:
- Energy Efficient Window
- Lighting LED
- Hot water heater 99% energy efficient
- Energy efficient appliances - Energy Star compliant (electric due to Berkley requirements for no gas)
Solar: A 8KW solar system was installed on the roof
Client Comments:
"This residential structure was built around the views of San Francisco and the Bay. With many windows for outside viewing, and the lush surrounding natural landscape and fauna add to beautify of the home. Hitting all the high points with the design, it's truly a piece of artwork. "
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