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Green Highlights:
- Achieved LEED for Homes Platinum Certification
- Infill of a vacant urban site in a walkable neighborhood
- R-30 wall insulation, including biobased foam, resulting in a 44% more energy efficient house than a typical development
- Continuous insulation on the exterior to minimize thermal breaks
- Use of environmentally preferred products with a high recycled content and/or rapidly renewable
- Ground coupled heat/cooling pumps in combination with a short run ducted system and energy recovering unit to optimize energy consumption for heating and cooling
- High efficiency plumbing fixtures for showers and sinks to reduce water and energy use
- Collection of rainwater for use in irrigation and landscaping
- MERV 13 filters to minimize indoor air pollution
- Written durability plan and third party inspection to secure the quality of construction
- 40% fly ash (a waste product) was used in concrete to reduce CO2 emissions
- Lush, native landscaping plan with rain gardens for on-site storm water management
- Durable exterior materials that reflect and respect the existing surroundings of Chestnut Hill
These 1913 sf green twin homes were developed for Woodward Properties in Chestnut Hill to add to their portfolio of premier rental properties in NW Philadelphia. In addition to providing tenant amenities such as abundant daylight, modern design, and low utility bills (modeled to be less than $160/month total utilities), the homes prioritized the importance of flexible floor plans that would allow tenants to age-in-place. Strong indoor-outdoor connections were also provided through a series of balconies, porches, and terraces that retain privacy on a small, urban site. Given the proximity of the homes to the bustle of Germantown Avenue, careful consideration was also given to sound attenuation which was achieved through landscaping and super-insulation of the homes. During construction, many neighbors wondered how the homes were built so quickly; the cores of the home were constructed off-site in modules and then shipped to the site for finishing by Gardner/Fox. All team members were excited to see how quickly these homes were leased!
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