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Paolo Design Group and Green Hammer Construction birth Oregon's first official USGBC certified LEED for Homes Platinum gut-rehab, which makes this project a "one of a kind" in this state. The remodel officially received Platinum certification during May 2009. The project entails a green major remodel of a two story home in a Southwest Portland neighborhood transforming a 3 bedroom, 2 bath Mid-century home into a 5 bedroom, 3 bath New-century sustainable dwelling within the existing footprint. DeSantis Landscapes completed the sustainable landscaping. This same project won a 2010 CotY NARI Green Award and an ORA Outstanding Remodeling Achievement Award for a Green Building Remodel.
See the 3-minute KATU Channel 2 news segment between designer Paolo and reporter Brian Wood by clicking "View Sketch." The segment includes an interview at the project while on the 2009 Ultimate Open House Tour.
This home is for sale. For more details about buying this house, please contact the listing agent Hilary Bourassa either by phone 971-207-0374 or ONLINE.
Home Highlights:
• Incorporated "tight envelope" practices including staggered stud, "double wall" advanced framing, and spray foam insulation to maximize energy efficiency.
• Used environmentally-responsible technologies including photovoltaic solar panels, exceptionally efficient ground source heat pump, and indoor air exchange system.
• Utilized salvaged materials for fireplace including "scraps" of granite, leftover porcelain ceramic tiles, and reclaimed wood for mantle.
• Integrated new FSC certified wood, even for the kitchen cabinets; Energy Star appliances were used to minimize energy use.
• Included water efficient irrigation, a rain garden, and sheet mulch to retain moisture and reduce water needs in landscaping.
