After a few weeks of hard work, framing is finally complete! Our house framing consists of structural insulated panels (SIPs) for walls and roof, combined with some portion with traditional stick framing.
Siding will start soon and I’m sure the house will look a lot nicer (and more like the original rendering) when siding is complete. Stay tuned for more pictures later!
Leave a Comment January 14, 2010
After pouring our exposed concrete, we are finally ready to move onto framing! Framing will consist of structural insulated panels (SIPs) as well as some traditional stick framing. Stay tuned for pictures and details later!
Leave a Comment December 7, 2009
Great news! We are delighted today to learn that our project has been selected by King County/Seattle Built Green as a grant receipient under the new 2009 “single-family home” category! Based on fulfilling the required green building criteria, our project will receive financial support from Built Green. More importantly, our project will be used as a case study and be featured in future Built Green publications. Very exciting opportunity!
The King County/Seattle Built Green incentive provides funding for remodel, single-family, townhome, and multi-family residential and community development projects to help offset the cost of certifying and designing innovative green projects throughout Seattle and King County. Grants are funded through the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Water and Land Resource Division and Solid Waste Division, and by Seattle Public Utilities.
This year’s focus is on water conservation and the impact our development has on the health of watersheds throughout the Puget Sound. Please check back often for updates on our project!
Leave a Comment October 19, 2009
After clearing, grading and site preparation, our foundation is finally poured today!
We are using 30% fly ash concrete mix which is considered to be more environmentally friendly. Why? It is because fly ash is a residue from coal combustion; by using fly ash in our cement mix, we are actually converting waste into useful material. In fact, research has shown that by adding a controlled amount of fly ash, the strength of the concrete mix can be improved.
That sounds pretty good, doesn’t it? Well, the flip side of that is that with the higher content of fly ash, the concrete does take longer to cure (which means taking longer for your construction project to complete), so it is still not a very common practice for most constructions to be using such a high content of fly ash yet.
“LEED for Homes” green certification program recognizes the sustainability aspects of adding 30% fly ash to concrete foundation mix – you can earn points towards the certification.
Leave a Comment October 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
Leave a Comment September 9, 2009
After completing the pre-construction meetings for Building, Clearing and grading and Right-Of-Way (ROW) with the City of Bellevue inspectors, we are approved to proceed with the construction.
Pre-construction meeting with City official onsite (click on the image to enlarge)
The Green Concept Home is officially going to break ground tomorrow — 09/09/09! A very special and exciting day!
Come back to visit our website often for project progress and construction pictures. The project is target to complete in summer 2010.
Leave a Comment September 8, 2009
After waiting for more than 3 months, we have finally received permit approval for the Green Concept Home today!
We will be scheduling various pre-construction meetings with the City of Bellevue at the project location within the next few days. Hopefully we can start construction soon while the Seattle weather is still nice.
Check back often for update pictures of our construction!
Leave a Comment August 31, 2009
