Torrent Row Re-Build - torrentrowrebuild

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Generator installation completed, scheduled start up on Thursday, 5/7/09

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Foundation painted "canyon blend" to match siding

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Countertop between washer and dryer area

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Air assisted sloan valve low water flow tanks

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Stone paver walkway to basement stairs, Carrier Infinity Series Ultra High Efficiency Heat Pump installation completed - 1/13/09

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Gutter installation

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Paver sidewalk completed 1/12/09

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Hardwood floor installation completed

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Closet shelving installation completed

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Bathroom fixtures installation completed - 1/13/09

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Washer pan installation completed

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Staff bathroom completed - 1/13/09

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Basement utility sink installation completed

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Security system installation completed

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Pervious cement driveway to allow water to flow back onto the land instead of running off the driveway and into the street.

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Entertainment area has two areas for components, cable box and DVD player, and upper portion for TV above electric fireplace.

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Lower portions of walls covered in MDO laminate board, and trimmed with Azek base molding. Wood chair rail installed.

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Four panel solid core bifold doors for closets.

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Bathroom vanity with 36" opening for accessibility to sink and drawers on each side.

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Laundry room cabinets above location of washer, dryer, and countertop.

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Counselor bathroom vanity unit.

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Maple kitchen wall cabinets

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Maple kitchen cabinets. Area to left is for access for cook top. Area on right is space for wall oven under countertop, and microwave under countertop.

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Maple corner lazy susan cabinet

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Kitchen sink base with accessibility under cabinet.

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Maple kitchen cabinets over refrigerator/freezer area.

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Elevated base to allow 9" toe kick for base cabinets. Shelf unit is for below countertop wall oven and microwave oven.

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View from front door looking towards dining room

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View of living room fireplace & recessed tv shelf

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Peaked ceiling in living and dining areas

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View of bedroom 4 (front right)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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View into bathroom 2 - right side

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Bath 2

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Bath 2 vanity & sink area

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Bedroom 3 - right rear

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Closet for bedroom 3

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View from kitchen side, pass through over sink area

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Kitchen view

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View into laundry room

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View down hallway towards staff office and bathroom

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View of staff bathroom

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View of staff office

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View of staff storage closet

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R 5 insulation covering hot water pipes

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Sprinkler system installed and insulated with R 38.

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R 5 insulation placed around how water pipes to reduce heat loss.

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Mold & moisture resistant drywall installed in basement.

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Some ceiling drywall installed.

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R 5 insulation installed around hot water pipes to reduce heat loss.

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Icynene form insulation was sprayed in the exterior walls and basement of the house. This insulation has an R value of 3.6 per inch. The exterior walls of the house were built with 2x6 framing,  which gives a space of 5.25 inches. This gives an R value of 18.9, which is 45% higher than if 2x4 framing was used.

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The construction project to re-build the home on Torrent Row has been registered with the U.S. Green Building Council under the LEED for Homes Project Program. "'USGBC' and related logo is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and is used by permission." "The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501 (c)(3) non profit that developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) Green Building rating system". USGBC is composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings and communities that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.

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The LEED for Homes "Awake" house is registered with U.S. Green Building Council under the LEED for Homes program. When completed this house will be the first LEED for Homes certified home in Howard County, MD. Currently there are three other LEED for Homes projects under construction in Maryland, two in Bethesda, and one in Chevy Chase.

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Recess can lighting in the living room and dining areas of the house are energy star rated and will have compact fluorescent bulbs to use less electricity.

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The duct work was wrapped with 1580 Mastiktape to help insure a tight seal. Then the ducts were sprayed with "Aeroseal", a spray glue, which seals further leakage in the ducts. Before spraying the "Aeroseal" the ducts had a 298 CFM leakage, which is equivalent to a 56 square inch hole in the ducts. After the "Aeroseal" application, the ducts had 12 CFM leakage, which is equivalent to a 2 square inch hole in the ducts. This corresponds to a 96% reduction in duct leakage.

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After the application of the aeroseal product into the ducts, leakage was reduced from 298 cubic feet per minute to 12 cubic feet per minute.

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Energy Star Bathroom exhaust fan

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View of dining room from living room
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View of hallway to bath and bedrooms
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View of bedroom #4
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View of bathroom #2 vanity area
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View of bedroom #3 wall and electrical
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View of bedroom #3 closet
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View of electric for bedroom #3, to recharge chairs
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View into bedroom #2
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View of bathroom #1 toilet and shower areas
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View of bathroom #1 vanity area
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View of bedroom #1
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View of bedroom #1 closet
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View looking into arched pass through and kitchen
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Kitchen refrigerator, dishwasher area
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Kitchen view and arched pass through
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View of kitchen
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View of laundry room plumbing
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View of staff bathroom
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View of staff bathroom plumbing
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View of Rinnia tankless water heater
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View of basement wall framing
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View of electrical panel
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View of caulking and "hole sealing" for energy efficiency
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Energy efficient caulking and hole sealing
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Energy efficient sealing around hvac duct
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Hole insulation around electrical wires
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Insulation around plumbing, hvac and electrical lines
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View from front door looking towards dining room
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View of fireplace and closets in living room
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View of hallway to bedroom 3 & 4, and bathroom
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View of bedroom 4 (front right)
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View of bedroom 3 (rear right)
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View of bedroom 1 (rear left)
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View of bedroom 2 (front left)
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View from kitchen through passthrough into dining and living areas
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View of bathroom, shower area to left, toilet area to right
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View into laundry room
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Staff office
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View of left side of house and basement walkout
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Foundation forms & pour - 8/21/08

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The "Awake House" has won a 2009 Green Homes Award from the Maryland Chapter of the US Green Building Council. The award to be presented to the project team January 28, 2010 at Goucher College.

The "Awake House" earned the first Platinum Certification in the State of Maryland from the U.S. Green Building Council. A total of 103 points were compiled in the certification process. Special thanks to Van Jacobs of Columbia Builders, Inc. and Eva Castillo of dw taylor associates, inc. for all of their work during the project and especially in the checklist documentation process.

Final points continue to accumulate now totalling 99.5 points. A total of 101.5 points are needed to obtain the platinum certification level from USGBC for this project. Additional landscape points are still outstanding, and the goal remains the platinum certification. (Goal minus two)

The Arc and SLI coordially invite you to an open house for "The Awake House" on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 from 4:30-6 PM. Please join us to tour the house.

The "Awake House" LEED certification and documentation has been ongoing for two months.

As of 3/16/09 the total final points were 90.5.

Special thanks to Eva Castillo of dw taylor associates, inc. and Van Jacobs for all of their hard work during the project and this documentation process.

Final building inspection received January 26, occupancy permit issued on January 27, and the four individuals moved back into their new home on Wednesday, January 28.

Kitchen sink installation scheduled after granite countertops installed on 1/19/09

Azek base molding, laminate covered MDO board, and wood chair rail installed through out the house on all the walls, except bathroom balls.

Review of the LEED for Homes project checklist shows the house is close to having enough points for Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council before final review and verification.

Icynene Foam Insulation was sprayed into the exterior side walls, and basement today.

This insulation has an R value of 3.6 per inch. The exterior walls of the house were built with 2x6 framing, leaving 5.25" of space for insulation. This gives an insulation R value of 18.9.

Code for housing requires 2x4 framing and R13 insulation, so this gives 45% more insulation than standard.

The construction project to re-build Torrent Row, has been registered with the U.S. Green Building Council under the LEED for Homes Project Program. "'USGBC' and related logo is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council and is used by permission." "The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a 501(c)(3) non profit that developed the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environment Design) Green Building Rating System." USGBC is composed of leaders from every sector of the building industry working to promote buildings and communities that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. The "Awake" house as it's been named is the first home registered in Howard County under the LEED for Homes project program. Once completed, it will be the first LEED for Homes house in Howard County. The final certification level is still to be determined.

Howard County installed a new 1" water line connector to the main water line, allowing the house to have enough water flow for the sprinkler system without having water storage tanks.

All lighting fixtures are energy star rated. The bathroom exhaust fans are energy star rated.

Carrier "Infinity" hybrid heat system was installed for heating and air conditioning. It's a dual fuel which features a high efficiency gas furnace with a two stage heat pump. This system also has high efficiency Aprilaire pleated media air filters, and Aprilaire water saving humidifier. The system also features "Infinity" zoning so that unused portions of the house can save energy when not in use. This house has been divided into four zones. The system also features an Energy Recovery Ventilator, ERV, to maximize energy savings while introducing fresh air into the home. The duct joints were wrapped with Venture Tape - 1580 Mastiktape to seal and prevent air loss.

A gas fueled Rinnai tankless hot water system was installed in the house. This gives energy savings by not heating up a large tank of hot water when not in use.