Typology
Series: Single Bar
Modules:
4 Boxes, Panelized Carport & Saddle Bag
Program:
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Bedrooms:
3
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Baths:
2
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Features:
Media Room/Study, Carport, Screen Porch, Outdoor Shower, Roof Deck
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Environmentally
Friendly Features: 9 kW Solar Photovoltaic System, Geothermal Heating/Cooling
System
Materials:
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Exterior:
Cedar Siding, Cement Board Panels, Ipe wood Decking
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Interior:
Maple Cabinets, Bamboo Flooring, Walnut Millwork, Caesarstone Countertops,
Slate Bathroom Floors, Aluminum Clad Wood Windows with Low E, Insulated Glass
Project
Description:
The Peconic Bay house is a RES4 Prefab that
adopts a saddlebag element to accommodate vertical circulation and service
items. This RES4 Prefab was
conceived as an efficient solution to a tight 3 bedroom 2 bath home. Located on southern edge of the great
Peconic Bay on Long Island, the primary house volume is sheathed in warm
western cedar while the saddlebag mass is sheathed in a cool slate cement
board. The house sits perched on a high point of the site and aims to take
advantage of the bay view from it's second floor living spaces. This 2,004 sf house includes a living
area and kitchen along with a master bed and bath upstairs. Downstairs are 2 guest bedrooms, a bath
as well as a media room/study and entry.
Using its roof-top solar panels and its high efficiency geothermal HVAC
system, this house is its own power plant, contributing power back to the grid
daily.
Green Keys:
Site: This compact prefabricated home features
many sustainable assets ranging from site selection to the use of renewable
energy. A sustainable site
evaluation avoided using an environmentally sensitive site by selecting an edge
development lot within 1/2 mile of existing water & sewer along with basic
community resources and public transportation.
Sustainable Landscape: A basic landscaping design
limits turf, incorporates drought tolerant plants and avoids invasive plant
species. The permeable groundcover
and carpark limit water run off while permanent erosion controls, such as
protective retaining walls, have been designed and installed.
Geothermal HVAC: The HVAC system is an energy
star approved forced-air geothermal unit.
The open loop geothermal well eliminates exterior condenser units,
minimizing ozone depletion and global warming contributions.
Photovoltaic System: A renewable energy
generation system is incorporated into the house. A 9,000KwH roof-top solar array has nearly eliminated
electric bills.
Prefabricated Construction: This modular house
also incorporates advanced framing techniques and minimizes framing waste. The homes manufacturer is an approved
planet-friendly home factory and incorporates an extensive waste management and
recycling program in their plant operations.
Energy Conservation: The project utilizes
efficient windows and low-E glazing that exceed energy star rating for Solar
Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) and U-Factor. In addition to incorporating energy
star appliances,
Architects: Joseph Tanney, Robert Luntz
Project Architect: Paul Coughlin
Manufacturer: Simplex Industries
Project
Coordinator: Jason Drouse
Engineer: Lynne Walshaw, P.E., Greg Sloditskie
Contractor.:
Teresi Construction
Photographer:
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