The Gorgeous Guscott Kemp Home Gets Highest Level of LEED Certification
Christopher DeLuca — March 28, 2011 — Eco
References: arcfreeze & contemporist
The Guscott Kemp residence in British Columbia had an architectural mandate that was twofold: rethink the conventions of wood framing and make the home as environmentally friendly as possible. The structure achieved major success on both points, as the use of wood is eye-catching and unconventional. It's no wonder the sustainable wood home received the highest LEED certification possible with a platinum rating.
How environmentally friendly is this sustainable wood masterpiece? Well, most notably, the Guscott Kemp residence is zero carbon, uses a heat pump, has no gas connection, and was designed with consideration of the sun's position. Consideration of the sun is essential to the eco friendliness of the home, so as to ensure that in the summer, the home receives more shade during the day and is more exposed during the winter months, alleviating any need for extra air conditioning or heating.
How environmentally friendly is this sustainable wood masterpiece? Well, most notably, the Guscott Kemp residence is zero carbon, uses a heat pump, has no gas connection, and was designed with consideration of the sun's position. Consideration of the sun is essential to the eco friendliness of the home, so as to ensure that in the summer, the home receives more shade during the day and is more exposed during the winter months, alleviating any need for extra air conditioning or heating.
Trend Themes
1. Sustainable Wood Homes - There is an opportunity to rethink the conventions of wood framing and make eco-friendly, zero carbon homes.
2. LEED Certification - There is an opportunity to achieve LEED certification at the highest level with sustainable wood homes.
3. Consideration of Sun's Position - There is an opportunity to design sustainable homes with consideration of the sun's position for optimal heating and cooling efficiency.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Construction companies have an opportunity to build sustainable wood homes that are eco-friendly and achieve LEED certification.
2. Renewable Energy - Renewable energy companies have an opportunity to develop and promote heat pump technology for zero carbon homes.
3. Architecture - Architects and designers have an opportunity to design sustainable homes with consideration of the sun's position for energy efficient heating and cooling.
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