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2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
11 am to 4 pm
Habitat for Humanity—
St. Louis Green House
1184 square feet
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
www.boaconstruction.com
- LEED-Gold features at affordable pricing
- Universal design/ADA compliant
- R-23 wall and R-40 attic insulation
- Tankless water heater
- Low-maintenance native plant landscape
- Infill location restores Brownfield sites
This summer’s Habitat for Humanity “blitz build” has sustainably reinvigorated the City of St. Louis’ Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. All 27 new homes in this project will earn LEED-Gold and ENERGY STAR 5-Star Plus ratings. St. Louis is one of only a dozen Habitat U.S. affiliates to incorporate green building into an entire neighborhood. About 70% of all construction labor was contributed by volunteers, including every prospective home owner. This tour home displays features used throughout the development.
Construction specs included an insulated pre-cast foundation system, prefabricated 2×6 wall panels, exterior 1″ blue board under cement fiber siding, surfaced with pre-cast Nova Brick. Roofs are sheathed with radiant-barrier 7/16″ Tech Shield. Decking built of recycled plastic/wood waste composite lumber minimizes deck maintenance.
Interior features integrate comfort with savings, including: 95% efficient gas furnace; 13-SEER air conditioning system; dual-flush toilets; on-demand water heater; and aerated faucets using less than 2 gallons of water per minute. Low-VOC paints, sealants and adhesives safeguard indoor air quality and occupant health. New owners can be assured of a home for life, with accessible features including lever door handles, adjustable shelving and overall kitchen universal design, wide halls and a stepless rear entry.
Congratulations to Habitat for Humanity—St. Louis for outstanding leadership in demonstrating how affordable housing can embody the best of green building options!