2009 St. Louis Tour of Green Homes

Saturday, June 20, 2009 — 12 noon to 4 pm

Sage Homes Green Bungalow

Sage Homes Green Bungalow
“Green” blends in, performance is outstanding

3,777 square feet includes finished basement and home office

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms

www.sagestl.com

Special features:

  • Panelized frame construction
  • High efficiency heating and cooling with MERV 10 air filtration
  • Blown cellulose insulation
  • ENERGY STAR windows and appliances
  • Tankless water heating installed with PEX piping feeds low-flow fixtures
  • Sided with low-maintenance fiber cement and low-material use thin-brick veneer
  • Reclaimed lumber, locally milled and crafted stair newels
  • Drought resistant landscaping

This single-family custom home is registered to earn LEED-Silver and ENERGY STAR certifications; features also achieve the standards of the St. Louis Green Building Initiative and National Association of Homebuilders Model Green Building Guidelines.

Selection of the infill lot took advantage of amenities in an established suburban neighborhood, minimizing the impact of new construction, with style and size blending seamlessly into the home’s surroundings. The classic bungalow design and architectural charm package a super-high performance home that achieves high energy efficiency, protects indoor air quality, and conserves water and building material resources.

Unique rain garden design minimizes stormwater runoff.