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Shown in these photos is The Greenest Home in California now in design,
with energy generating components now being specified by The Ecologic
Collaborative (TEC). This E-Space demonstration project will have state-of-
the-art Green devices updated and monitored on a continuous basis.
(please see the full description of TEC by clicking on the "Services" option
within the navigation bar on the left side of this page.)
with energy generating components now being specified by The Ecologic
Collaborative (TEC). This E-Space demonstration project will have state-of-
the-art Green devices updated and monitored on a continuous basis.
(please see the full description of TEC by clicking on the "Services" option
within the navigation bar on the left side of this page.)
Exterior View
Interior View
The Greenest House in California
The E-Space Greenest House in California maximizes those attributes that are inherent in building with a space
frame which is clad in energy efficient panels (ESIPS). The net result is the most energy efficient system known.
A major attribute of the structural system is the creation of soaring interior spaces which are totally flexible in how
they are organized and used. The only permanent walls are those delineating bathrooms and bedrooms. All other
spaces are divided by wardrobe-depth cabinets which can be accessed from either side to create bookcases or
storage units. Therefore, complete reorganization of open plan public living areas is easily accomplished as needs
change.
The classical elevated “RCA” light-well / ventilation roof structure brings diffused light into the center of the house
and, of great significance, allows convection current cooling of the structure. During hot weather, fresh air
introduced through filters at ground level rises when warmed and is exhausted through operable windows in the
RCA. In most climates, the combination of extreme insulation qualities of the ESIPS and the RCA eliminates the
need for mechanical air conditioning.
By incorporating state-of-the-art energy saving appliances and energy generating components, the house will be
the greenest possible upon completion. More importantly, as new inventions are brought forth and qualified by
Livingreen, they will be incorporated with instrumentation to measure relative efficiency.
In effect, the house will be a perpetual Living Green Lab.
Preliminary Specifications
The intention is to build to achieve Platinum LEED certification.
The E-Space Greenest House in California maximizes those attributes that are inherent in building with a space
frame which is clad in energy efficient panels (ESIPS). The net result is the most energy efficient system known.
A major attribute of the structural system is the creation of soaring interior spaces which are totally flexible in how
they are organized and used. The only permanent walls are those delineating bathrooms and bedrooms. All other
spaces are divided by wardrobe-depth cabinets which can be accessed from either side to create bookcases or
storage units. Therefore, complete reorganization of open plan public living areas is easily accomplished as needs
change.
The classical elevated “RCA” light-well / ventilation roof structure brings diffused light into the center of the house
and, of great significance, allows convection current cooling of the structure. During hot weather, fresh air
introduced through filters at ground level rises when warmed and is exhausted through operable windows in the
RCA. In most climates, the combination of extreme insulation qualities of the ESIPS and the RCA eliminates the
need for mechanical air conditioning.
By incorporating state-of-the-art energy saving appliances and energy generating components, the house will be
the greenest possible upon completion. More importantly, as new inventions are brought forth and qualified by
Livingreen, they will be incorporated with instrumentation to measure relative efficiency.
In effect, the house will be a perpetual Living Green Lab.
Preliminary Specifications
- Mechanically connected Space frame of Engineered Lumber manufactured from fast growing sustainable
trees. Pre-sized for nail free, no waste construction.
- Pre-sized Structural Insulated Panels rated at the highest R Value of any known insulation material,
mechanically fastened to Space frame.
- Panels covered with Aluminum faced house wrap designed to reflect radiant heat.
- Exterior cladding of water proof plywood with board and batten design.
- Sloped roof of standing seam, zinc finished metal panels with three foot overhang.
- Thin film solar panels adhered to standing seam roof panels.
- Solar hot water heater.
- High output Wind turbine.
- Geo-thermal heating.
- Gutterless Rainwater collection system and cistern to store water for garden irrigation.
- Low flow faucets with grey water recycling for storage in cistern.
- Bamboo floor throughout.
- Energy star appliances throughout.
- Whole house HEPA Fresh air filter system.
- Paperless drywall partitions in bath and bedrooms.
- Movable maple cabinets to divide space.
- Aluminum framed energy efficient low E glass double paned windows.
- LED Lignting with occupancy sensors
- VOC free paints and stains.
- Roof top vegetable garden compost fertilized.
- Xeriscape planting with native plants requiring no irrigation.
- Living Bamboo privacy screen to shade exterior wall from afternoon sun and provide privacy.
The intention is to build to achieve Platinum LEED certification.