Residential Remodel
This home is an excellent example of what can be done to improve the comfort, energy efficiency and indoor air quality of an aging San Roque tract home. Built in the early 1950’s, this home was originally constructed without any insulation, making it extremely warm in the summer and cold in the winter. Construction techniques at the time did not reduce the potential for moisture problems down the road. The owners, who have a strong respect and appreciation for the environment and see themselves as “early adopters” of green building technologies, were very motivated to explore creative solutions to these problems. Conserving energy was an important goal. A desire to protect the health of their two small children also played a significant role in how they approached their remodeling project. The remodel opened the kitchen, dining and living rooms to each other and added a new third bedroom and bathroom. The new front porch roof design opened views to the mountains; the new rear patio created an “outdoor room” at the same floor level as the house. Working together with their architect and building contractor, these owners have been able to achieve their dream of creating an exemplary green home. (Architect: Thompson Naylor Architects)
