Easy, Breezy Greenies: An Energy Star Home in New York

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January/February 2009
By Jessica Kellner 
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Jessica Kellner is managing editor for Natural Home.

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Architect: Jeffrey Hall, (917) 302-4690
Builder: Tom Holstein, Meljennic Construction
Management, (845) 362-7218
Interior design: Jeffrey Hall
Landscaping: Jeffrey Hall
House size: 6,800 square feet
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4
Cost per square foot: $150

Energy

Heating/cooling system: Vertical-loop geothermal system from Water Furnace, (800) 436-7283,
Geothermal installation: Design Air, (845) 357-3580
Electricity source: Local utility Con-Ed Solutions, renewable sources—solar, wind or hydro
Lighting: Compact fluorescent
Applicanes: Energy Star
Insulation: Recycled cellulose

Building materials

Exterior materials: Local pine and cedar, stucco
Interior materials: Local pine and cedar, bioboards

Landscaping

Site and land use: Nearly all trees on property retained
Plants: Native landscaping
Water conservation: Native landscaping

Water

Water Conservation Systems: N/A
Fixtures: Low-flow, Energy Star

Construction

Waste reduction: N/A
Recycling: N/A
Construction methods: Site chosen to minimizelandscape damage
Certification: Energy Star

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  • Fritz Friesinger 12/18/2008 3:01:05 PM

    As builder of highly energie efficient Windows from white Cedar with framethickness of 68mm(2"3/4), i wonder what materials have been used to build the windowframes!The low E windows you referring are obviosly onle the glasspanes!
    A further aspect is the size of the spacer between the Glasspanes wich will increase the insulation as more airspace is there!To judge the real carbon footprint far more info is required as you are ready to give in your article!
    On the other hand it is very appreciated that people are ready to adress our energieproblem in building green homes!
    Congratulations for the achievement
    Fritz Friesinger

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