This 2,900 SF 3-story home served as a Pilot project for the LEED for Homes program and is a prototype for affordable green housing in Paterson, NJ displaying over 80 sustainable strategies. The building envelope is very unique, including three insulating foam technologies to improve the home’s energy performance as well as spotlight innovative building products. Insulating Concrete Forms were used for the basement walls and the first level of the home providing a solid, poured-in-place concrete foundation and meet the high-performance insulating qualities required for the area. Structural insulated panels were used on the second floor. These consist of rigid expanded polystyrene sandwiched between two sheets of oriented strand board made from recycled wood products. This strategy reduced construction time with quick, easy installation.
Sustainable Strategies
Part of BASF’s “Better Home, Better Planet” environmental initiative
Highly energy efficient building envelope is one of home’s most unique aspects
2 solar energy systems integrated into Ultra-Cool coated metal roof
Features whirlpool Energy Star appliances, natural linoleum flooring, sealants that stops air infiltration and seals cracks, compact fluorescent bulbs, and low VOC paints and sealants
Home is oriented to achieve maximum daylighting advantage
Project Results
LEED for Homes PLATINUM level achieved
95.5 HERS Energy Star® Score
80% more energy efficient than average home
39% annual electric use provided by solar photovoltaic system
93% of construction waste diverted from the landfill
This 2,900 SF 3-story home served as a Pilot project for the LEED for Homes program and is a prototype for affordable green housing in Paterson, NJ displaying over 80 sustainable strategies. The building envelope is very unique, including three insulating foam technologies to improve the home’s energy performance as well as spotlight innovative building products. Insulating Concrete Forms were used for the basement walls and the first level of the home providing a solid, poured-in-place concrete foundation and meet the high-performance insulating qualities required for the area. Structural insulated panels were used on the second floor. These consist of rigid expanded polystyrene sandwiched between two sheets of oriented strand board made from recycled wood products. This strategy reduced construction time with quick, easy installation.
