Thankfully this is a Canadian show and there's not so much unnecessary dramatic shouting, crying and wailing as there is in the various similar American shows. In my opinion it's just okay, I like seeing construction but I can't help but think that people should get what the deserve if they employ a builder with out checking them out or taking an active interest in the work. But then, I'm a cold hearted bitch who doesn't understand good television.
Anyway I saw this Frank Gehry housing project in New Orleans. It's great to see real proper sustainable building in action! Platinum LEED does not have to be a fad or a buzz word, it can actually be achieved. But then, I suppose I'm just a cold hearted bitch that doesn't understand a good bit of publicity.
Solar: Lumos LSX frameless solar modules produce clean energy from the sun and double as a waterproof canopy to provide shade on the two rooftop terraces. www.lumossolar.com
Metal Roofs: 26 gauge metal roofs used on the lower porches absorb less heat, reduce the need to cool a home by at least 20 percent and require minimal maintenance.
Siding: NICHIHA fiber cement board siding is designed to last 50 years and withstand cracks, rot, hail damage and termites. www.nichiha.com
Framing Lumber: ECOBLU wood, used in framing the home, is treated to resist moisture, mold, fungus, wood rot and wood-ingesting insects, including Formosan termites. www.ecob.net
Paint: Benjamin Moore’s Natura and Aura paints have zero VOCs and help create better air quality by eliminating off-gassing.
The exterior paint colours are Teacup Rose and Lily Lilac with Brilliant White trim. The interior colours of front home are Berber White, Manor Blue, Glowing Apricot and Sweet Daphne. The interior colours of the rear home are Roasted Sesame Seed, Kansas Grain and Manor Blue. www.benjaminmoore.com
Windows & Doors: Marvin Integrity All Ultrex Low-E windows from Gulf Enterprises help keep the home cool during the summer months and warm during the winter. www.gulf-enterprises.com
Cabinets: Legacy Cabinets use sustainably harvested wood and environmentally friendly production methods. www.legacycabinetsllc.com
HVAC: Unico System is a small-duct central heating and air conditioning system that utilises compact, modular air handlers and flexible tubing to heat or cool the home. Unico System is 1/3 the size of conventional HVAC systems and can fit into smaller spaces, saving both material and labour costs. www.unicosystem.com
Tankless Waterheater: Noritz tankless waterheaters heat water instantaneously and are at least 80 percent more energy efficient than conventional heaters, reducing the homeowner’s annual water heating cost by about 50 percent. www.noritz.com
Countertops: ECO by Cosentino countertops and surfacing material are composed of 75% recycled raw material, including glass, mirror, porcelain and a corn oil resin. www.ecobycosentino.com.
Hardwood Floors: Shaw EPIC Laminate Hardwood’s inner layer is made from post-industrial recycled content and uses approximately 50 percent less newly harvested wood than conventional alternatives. The wood flooring colour is Wheel Wright Hickory. www.shawfloors.com
Carpet: Shaw Green Edge carpet is made from post-consumer nylon and can be recycled into new carpet at the end of its lifecycle. The carpet colour used throughout the home is Biscuit. www.shawfloors.com
Gehry is one of 21 architects who are contributing their talent to Make It Right. Check out some of the others here on ArchDaily an reaffirm your faith in humanity a little bit.
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