This High Performance Green Home is the first home that combines the Home Performance with Energy Star program with environmentally responsible, modern design and construction to create a zero-energy, healthy, whole house remodel.

The benefits of a High Performance Green Home are improved health, safety, comfort and the ability to protect property values from rapidly escalating energy costs.
Our mission is to help homeowners recognize what truly determines a green home remodel and to provide a road map for creating their own zero-energy, sexy remodel. Several Tours will be available for the public, design schools and green professionals.

Deconstruction; Improved mechanical systems to create over 50% more efficiency; Water conservation meets high style fixtures; bent metal truss w/solar panels for a sleek outdoor patio cover generates all the homes electrical needs; reclaimed wood; recycled aluminum; 50% recycled concrete; drought tolerant landscape; CFL fixtures/recessed lights; organic wool; organic cotton; no VOC; formaldehyde free; whole-house filtration; salt water pool conversion; infra-red sauna.....

Overview:
Location: Studio City, California
Building type: Single-family residential
Year Built: 1950
Size: 2450 sq ft 1 story building
100% renovation, no square footage added

Partners: REAS-Residential Energy Assessment Services
totum - design

Manufacturers:
Jeld-wen, SunTrek, Bradford White, Freus, First Co.(mechanical)
Caroma, TurboChef, Herman Miller, The Reclaimer, Phillips, Neoporte, Synlawn, FLOR, Native Trails, Safecoat , Ultratouch, Design Within Reach....

Image 1: Designers drawing of backyard (patio cover with be all black solar panels) exceptional efficiency and appearance
Image 2: Before photo of the exterior front
Image 3: Before MasterBedroom with ensuite
Image 4: Before of living/dining