Transformations---21 Laurel Street, Northampton, MA
Completion
Completion date 08/20/2015
Occupancy
Owner occupied
Days per year Building is fully occupied: 365
Scope
Type of Construction
New
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Stories
2
Conditioned Building Volume
20,391 cu ft
Conditioned Floor Area
1,721 sq ft
Location and Climate Details
Singe family residence
Address
21 Laurel Street
Northampton, MA 01060
United States
Location Type
Urban
Climate Region
Zone 5
Köppen Climate Type
Dfb
Lat. / Long.
POINT (-72.6485066 42.3090873)
Elevation
183 ft
Site
Site conditions: previously developed land
Site description: The site was previously part of the hospital property in Northampton, MA.
Materials and Design Strategy
Materials: Cellulose insulation was used in the attic floor. Drought tolerant bushes were planted outside the home.
Special architectural measures: This sun tempered home was designed with the garage to the north and the living areas facing to the south. The home was super-insulated with 12" thick walls and 18" of attic insulation to achieve a high level of energy performance.
Completion
Completion date
08/20/2015
Occupancy
Owner occupied
Days per year Building is fully occupied:
365
Scope
| Type of Construction | New |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Conditioned Building Volume | 20,391 cu ft |
| Conditioned Floor Area | 1,721 sq ft |
Location and Climate Details
Singe family residence
| Address |
21 Laurel Street Northampton, MA 01060
United States |
|---|---|
| Location Type | Urban |
| Climate Region | Zone 5 |
| Köppen Climate Type | Dfb |
| Lat. / Long. | POINT (-72.6485066 42.3090873) |
| Elevation | 183 ft |
Site
Site conditions:
previously developed land
Site description:
The site was previously part of the hospital property in Northampton, MA.
Materials and Design Strategy
Materials:
Cellulose insulation was used in the attic floor. Drought tolerant bushes were planted outside the home.
Special architectural measures:
This sun tempered home was designed with the garage to the north and the living areas facing to the south. The home was super-insulated with 12" thick walls and 18" of attic insulation to achieve a high level of energy performance.