New Single Family Home
EcoLiving Hale is a demonstration project for sustainable living for both new construction and renovation projects. EcoLiving Hale was designed and developed by Green Sand to showcase various strategies and concepts that encompass a holistic sustainable project.
For more details visit www.ecolivinghale.com
Clients Vision / Project Challenges:
The vision for this project was to develop a home that is completely self-sustaining in an urban context – off the grid in the middle of the grid! In addition the goal was to create spaces that enhance the mind, body and spirit. Some of the key words used to guide the design included – off the grid, true green, deep green, sustainable, adaptable, expandable, healthy, conscientious and responsible
Project Role:
Designer, Architect, LEED Consultant, Sustainability Consultant
Sustainable Features:
• Designed to be LEED Platinum
• Designed for Living Building Challenge
• Passive design
• Careful site planning & placement
• Natural ventilation
• Natural daylighting
• Water conservation
• Energy efficiency
• On-site power generation (PV)
• Water catchment and treatment on site
• Reuse of gray water
• Treat black water on site
• Food production onsite
• Integrated design