photos by Todd Pickering

Ecological Project Design

• Small addition built within existing house footprint.

Mindful Materials Handling

• Recycling
• • Cardboard, metal, paper and wood were recycled during project construction.
• Reusing
• • Exterior hardware was donated to Building REsources.
  • Interior finish items (cabinetry, electrical and plumbing fixtures, towel bars) were donated to Building REsources.
• Salvaging
• • New front door, windows and exterior trim were custom-made with salvaged old-growth redwood.

Sustainable Materials Integration

• Framing material was FSC-certified lumber.
• Interior trim was reclaimed redwood.
• New exterior siding was milled from FSC-certified redwood chosen to match the original siding.
• Cabinet boxes are FSC-certified plywood.

Carbon Footprint Reduction

• New high-efficiency appliances installed.
• New windows and doors with insulated glazing and low-e coatings.

Healthy Interiors

• UltraTouch Cotton insulation was used in floors, ceilings and walls.
• Natural oil-based wood finish used on trim.