Sustainability

• To implement construction waste management control - all existing appliances were donated• Where possible the existing structure was salvaged and re-used. Much of the prior interior alteration and existing building-envelope was poorly constructed. While the existing building envelope and perimeter windows remain in their entirety, measures were taken to rectify the uneven concrete-substrate and perimeter-load-bearing walls. Only 30% of the interior non-structural wall and ceiling-components were usable and remain. • The existing steel-stair-components were thoroughly-cleaned with a circular, motorized wire-brush. Wood treads were stained, repaired and reshaped. • All metals used on the job are 100% recyclable into the same product with no reduction in quality. Full-height, seamless stainless steel panels were used in the kitchen and custom 10” L-shaped closet-edge-pulls used throughout. The classic Poulsen light-fixtures were finished in hot-dipped-galvanized-steel.• The low-profile soundproofing-mats installed under the entire flooring, on both levels, is manufactured from 98% post-consumer/post-industrial recycled-rubber. • Flooring and millwork used predominately, is a regional material – locally-lumbered North-East American striated-walnut. • During construction indoor quality was controlled by HEPA-filters. • Natural-matt, water-based lacquer finish, free of formaldehyde, was applied to the wood throughout and also allows visibility of the wood grain. • The walls/ceilings were painted using a densely-pigmented paint containing low-VOC’s. • Water-use reduction-measures were taken in the selection of low-flow and dual-flush water-closets.Lighting, Controls, A/V System and Energy Conservation: • All new appliances/equipment, the refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, washing-machine and ventless-dryer were selected with a US Energy-Star® Rating. This is a rating of 50% or better than the Federal minimum efficiency-standards. • Energy performance, controllability of systems were optimized with a state-of-the-art integrated master control-system. The control system provides multiple scenes of preset light level control and integrates with the audio-visual controls and shades, providing the Owners with the ability to easily change the room environment for different functional activities by means of wall controls and hand held i-Pads. • Preset-dimming is used to extend the lamp life and save energy. • Translucent solar shades allow deep daylighting (ie interior light penetration) while providing protection against light, heat gain, and harmful UV-rays from east-facing windows.