Text: Kathryn Schulz
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Date: Jul 30, 2008
Category: / Comments (15) / Permalink
Date: Jul 30, 2008
At his upstate New York home, known as the e-House, architect Michael McDonough is conducting an ongoing experiment in ecological awareness. In this video Michael takes us on a tour of his kitchen, the heart of any family home.
very cool
Posted by on 08/14/08 11:03AM PDT
For more information on e-House GO TO:
www.e-House.us
Posted by Michael McDonough on 08/05/08 01:51PM PDT
McDonough to Diefenbach (Part 4): 80% to 90% of all food consumed in the kitchen is organic, local (either site sourced or within 100 miles), or both. All non-fatty foods are composted. Fatty foods (meat and fish proteins) are disposed of onsite. e-House is net-zero carbon; and moving toward net zero energy (structured progression to allow experimentation, data gathering, and reporting of results). e-House exceeds USGBC LEED Platinum criteria.
Posted by Michael McDonough on 08/05/08 09:44AM PDT
McDonough to Diefenbach (Part 3): Range hood is first of its kind outside air balanced ventilation that has zero effect on heating and cooling of house (also developed at e-House). e-House uses wind power for electricity, so kitchen appliances are green energy powered. All finishes are low-VOC; all bamboo is FSC certified. Awning windows used are the most energy-efficient type (operable for seasonal fresh air use). 50% of furnishing are used/refurbished.
Posted by Michael McDonough on 08/05/08 09:43AM PDT
McDonough to Diefenbach (Part 2):
Exterior walls are high thermal mass aerated autoclaved concrete--one of the greenest high-performance materials for construction in the world. Roof is super-insulated (exceeds R-60)
Lighting has computer controls; also uses daylighting strategies; advanced LED replacement fixtures are in development (e-House-based research initiative).
Fireplace is ultra-high efficiency and 95% clean burn Rumford using site-sourced fuel; wood-fired oven is same.
Posted by Michael McDonough on 08/05/08 08:24AM PDT
Architect McDonough replies to Diefenbach (Part 1):
Appliances meet or exceed EnergyStar rating; dishwasher is the most energy efficient sold.
Stainless steel is used on work surfaces wherever possible because of its durability.
Heating is high-efficiency low-carbon-impact hydronic radiant heat (works with solar hot water); cooling, air filtration, and dehumidification are ultra-low energy direct exchange geothermal (developed with NYSERDA and first implemented at e-House).
Posted by Michael McDonough on 08/05/08 08:18AM PDT
Go To: www.earthbox.com
Other items cited by viewers are custom designed.
Posted by Michael McDonough on 08/04/08 12:10PM PDT
Thank you for all your wonderful ideas! I love the kitchen carts. Where might I find them?
Posted by abby on 07/31/08 10:07PM PDT
Would like to see a video(s) on roof gardens, esp container gardens
Posted by E. McGee on 07/31/08 07:15AM PDT
where can I get the earth boxes?
enjoyed the video; good camera work except I'd like to see more of the veggies growing on the roof.
Posted by ann Segal on 07/31/08 04:38AM PDT
Where can I find that kitchen exhaust hood?
Posted by Ellen Richman on 07/31/08 02:36AM PDT
Keep these videos coming. Would be interested to know where in Upstate New York this is, as I grew up in Upstate New York
Posted by Stan Carley on 07/30/08 07:44PM PDT
Aside from the bamboo cabinets what was so "ecological " about this kitchen?
Posted by M A. Diefenbach on 07/30/08 07:33PM PDT
Aside from the bamboo cabinets what was so "ecological " about this kitchen?
Posted by M A. Diefenbach on 07/30/08 07:33PM PDT
Nice video, would like to see more.
Posted by Dee Thompson on 07/30/08 06:14PM PDT
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