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Project Team

Other Team Members

Design/Builder: Dickson Construction Services, David Dickson, dd6270@gmail.com
Rater: Steven Winter Associates, Norwalk, CT; Karla Butterfield, kbutterfield@swinter.com

Ratings, Awards and Recognition

Ratings:

ENERGY STAR v3.1 certification, Indoor airPLUS
Pursuing LEED for Homes v4 certification

Other Awards:

CTGBC Single Family Residential Award of Honor

HERS Index::
-6
The Dickson Residence is the project of David Dickson, an architectural designer and design-builder, whose passion for sustainabilty translated to his new home. The tight site thoughtfuly nestles this ~2,000 square foot home behind an existing brick wall paying homage to the previous structure that also provides privacy. The home is oriented with the largest roof plane facing south with a solar PV array for great solar exposure. Inside, the large vaulted south living room makes the most its windows by using a mass floor to reduce the heating load in winter.  The home uses reclaimed beams and timbers for terrace and interior lateral support, reclaimed bluestone walk way, and salvaged items from the demolished building previously on the site. Careful planning and attention to detail created a home that weaves sustainable building practices and a refined architectural design. 

Quick Facts

General

Location New Haven, Connecticut
Building Type Single family residence
Project Type Zero Energy
Basis of Performance Claim Modeled
Bedrooms 3
Conditioned Floor Area 2,024 sq ft

Energy Summary

Energy Data Type Modeled
Renewable Energy System Type(s) Photovoltaics
Ratings

ENERGY STAR v3.1 certification, Indoor airPLUS
Pursuing LEED for Homes v4 certification

HERS Index -6

Envelope and Mechanicals

Subslab assembly

4" EPS under slab (R-7/in)

Above grade wall assembly

Double 2x4 stud walls with 9.5" of dense pack cellulose and 1" insulated ZIP on the exterior provide a thick thermal boundary.