Green Concept Home

News Release: Ground Breaks

September 9, 2009

Ground Breaks on Innovative Demonstration Home
To Showcase Green Products and Technologies

(Bellevue, WA) — September 9, 2009 – An innovative green technology demonstration home called “Green Concept Home” broke ground today at the Greenwich Crest neighborhood in Bellevue, Washington.  “The Green Concept Home” project aims to build an environmentally friendly and sustainable home to increase public awareness on green products and technologies and to encourage more green buildings in the future.  The project will strive to be green without sacrificing functionality, comfort, style and cost. 

The “Green Concept Home” is a two-story 2,840 sq.ft contemporary single-family home.  Designed, built and owned by David Huang from Modus V Studio Architects, the Green Concept Home is the first single-family residence in Bellevue registered under the internationally and nationally recognized “LEED for Homes” green certification program.  The house will also work towards regionally recognized Built Green and Energy Star green certifications.  The home aims to minimize energy and water consumption while maximizing comfort for its future residents. 

The project will be thoroughly documented during design and construction via project website www.greenconcepthome.com.  There will be educational tours with the building industry during and after construction.  Public tours and educational presentations will also be arranged after project completion in late summer 2010. 

The home will consume less energy with its numerous green features.  The exterior walls will be constructed of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs).  SIPS are pre-fabricated wall panels with high insulation value that will be assembled on site, greatly reducing framing construction time.  The house will also take advantage of the southern sun exposure for maximum day lighting and passive heating.  Solar hot water heating, heat recovery ventilator, radiant heat flooring, ENERGY STAR metal roof, windows, appliances and lighting also contribute to lower energy costs.  This use of these various features can reduce up to 60% energy consumption from a standard home.

A 1,700 gallon underground water cistern will be installed to collect rain water run-off from the roof and foundation drains for indoor water use such as toilet flushing and outdoor irrigation use.  Low-flow water fixtures, water efficient clothes washer and dishwasher, pervious concrete and low maintenance drought-tolerance landscaping also contribute to lower water costs.

Recycled and/or savaged materials, materials with longer life spans and materials from local production are used whenever possible — including bamboo flooring, recycled-content countertops, recycled-content siding materials, wall panels and metal roof.  The project also aims to send at least 85% of its jobsite waste to a local recycling facility to minimize overall project carbon footprint.

About Modus V Studio Architects

Modus V Studio Architects specializes in design of custom homes, residential remodeling and commercial projects.  Modus V Studio believes that great architecture is not only about the design of beautiful architecture and environments, but also about designing of a way of life.  The company provides innovative design solutions for projects of all sizes.  For more information, please visit company website at www.modusvstudio.com   

Media Contact: Millie Leung, Modus V Studio Architects, 206-992-8765, millie@modusvstudio.com

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