Heritage Builders: Remodel Type IV Bronze

Heritage Builders

This South Minneapolis homeowner came to Heritage Builders, Inc. with a vision to expand and remodel the house left to him by his parents, using sustainable and locally sourced materials, converting the household mechanicals to energy efficient systems, and conserving or recycling materials wherever possible.

Some of the key elements of this project that qualified it for green certification were:

Geothermal heating and cooling
Cement based siding and exterior trim
Energy Star rated appliances and lighting fixtures
Low flow plumbing fixtures
Advanced framing techniques that conserved on lumber usage
Fingerjoint wall studs and engineered joists and beams to maximize the use of forest products
High efficiency windows and exterior doors
Reclaimed ceramic tile
Advanced insulation techniques to increase R-values and eliminate air leakage
No recessed fixtures penetrating unconditioned attic space
40 year shingles
Low VOC paints and finishes
Recycled materials and fixtures salvaged for the old house
A Waste Management Plan to deal with all refuse.
A rain barrel to collect water runoff from the roof, to be used to water the yard