Brown House Road
Completion
Completion date
10/16/2016
Occupancy
Days per year Building is fully occupied:
365
Scope
| Type of Construction | New |
|---|---|
| Number of buildings | 1 |
| Floor area of each building | 3,671 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 3.0 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Conditioned Building Volume | 37,373 cu ft |
| Conditioned Floor Area | 3,671 sq ft |
Location and Climate Details
single-family residence
| Address |
23 Brown House Road Old Greenwich, CT
United States |
|---|---|
| Location Type | Suburaban |
| Climate Region | Zone 5 |
| Lat. / Long. | POINT (-73.5645753 41.0370625) |
| Elevation | 27 ft |
| Annual CDD and Base Temp | 789 | 65 deg F |
| Annual HDD and Base Temp | 5466 | 65 deg F |
Site
Site conditions:
previously developed land
Site description:
Nicknamed “The Performance House,” this five bedroom 2,670 square foot house in Old Greenwich is on a small 7,510 square foot lot with tight setbacks, oriented for southern exposure.
Materials and Design Strategy
Materials:
All concrete, copper, iron and aluminum from the existing structure were recycled
Green demolition: electrical fixtures, hot water heater, vanities fixtures and air conditioners were donated
Recycled glass content in all the concrete walls
Careful attention to detail was given to the deconstruction of the existing structure.
Special architectural measures:
The house is oriented for southern exposure. During the summer months, when the sun is higher, the 2’ overhangs will shade the heat gain.
Indoor Environment Description:
Ultimate Air Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) was designed to provide the ultimate in fresh air throughout the home. All indoor air quality will meet EPA Indoor airPLUS program requirements.