photos by Todd Pickering

Ecological Project Design

• Very small addition (less than 50-square feet) to improve layout and function.

Mindful Materials Handling

• Recycling
• • Cardboard, metal, paper and wood were recycled during project construction.
• Reusing
• • Existing wood countertop was reused at another project.
• Salvaging
• • Interior and exterior redwood was reclaimed from home and re-milled for other projects.

Sustainable Materials Integration

• Framing material was mixture of FSC-certified and reclaimed lumber.
• Exterior door and windows were fabricated from reclaimed lumber.
• Cabinetry fabricated from FSC-certified solid stock by Stephen Marshall Cabinetry.

Carbon Footprint Reduction

• Existing 1950's appliances replaced with new ENERGY STAR appliances.
• New insulation added to open areas of structure during course of work.

Healthy Interiors

• UltraTouch Cotton insulation was used in floors, ceilings and walls.