Overview & Scope

The client's, starting a new family with a young baby, wanted to update their 50 year old 50 sq.ft. bathroom in the most
environmentally responsible and energy efficient manner possible. In reasearching their options they quickly learned it wou
to make some additional energy efficient improvements along the way. Working with a licensed Realtor/Eco-Broker, ASID
Professional a whole house energy audit revealed their insulation, radiant barrrier and HVAC system were inadequate for p

General Design and Construction Strategies

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Keeping the existing window
We will reduce noise by installing an Energy Star rated ventilation fan
Design with air quality in mind
Design for sustainable lifestyle
Universal design details include blocking for future grab bars, widening entry to 36", installation of levered faucets, paddle s
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Pollutant storage will be achieved thorugh homeowner education on environmentally preferable cleaning materials, insta
ventilation fan properly sized for the space and installation of low and no formaldehyde and voc building materials througho

Plumbing
Dedicated high efficiency tankless water heater located with 10' of the bathroom
1/4 turn ball valves for shut off at sinks and commode
Water Sense Kohler commode, faucets and shower valve
Water filter at shower head and aerators at faucets
Access panel to shower from adjacent closet

Lighting & Electrical

We are providing daylighting through an Energy Star rated double pane window
Energy efficient sealed canister light fixtures
Balanced mix of ambient and task lighting with dimemr controls
We are providing daylighting through a Sun Tunnel in the shower

Moisture Management & Improved Indoor Air Quality

Cement backerbaord and waterproofing installed behind all walls tiles
Non-paper faced drywall in balance of the bathroom
Energy Star rated Whisper Green ventilation fan on timer
Replacement of all HVAC ductwork tested to less than 5% leakage
Only low and zero voc Sherwin Williams primers and paints will be applied to walls, ceilings, cabinets and wood trim
5" Pleated media air filter will be installed in the HVAC system
Only formaldehyde free plywood will be used in cabinet construction
No wallpaper

Flooring, Counters and Shower Tile

Locally manufactured and/or recycled glass tiles on shower walls and counter backsplash
Cradle to Cradle certified Ice Stone counters
Epoxy grouts
No carpeting

Cost to complete including design $ 36,192.36

Time Frame to from start to finish: Less than 60 days

Whole House Energy Upgrades

Spray applied radiant barroer to underside of roof decking
Blown in R-30 cellolose insulation
Installation of SEER 18 variable speed HVAC system & all new rigid and flexible insulated duct work wth no exposed fibreg
Cost to complete: $ 25,787.90
Time Frame to from start to finish: 10 days

Realtor/Eco-Broker:

Contractor:
Brothers Strong
www.BrothersStrong.com
2008 NAHB Green Builder-Remodelr fo the Year

Designer:
Grace Coffman, AKBD
grace.coffman@sbcglobal.net