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Monday, October 24, 2016

Kaloli 4. Design: Achim Hageman GAD
Principal design strategist.

Planning, Analysis, Modeling, Design. Achim Hageman 


  • 3 Bed 2 Bath House
  • Size: 
  •  1,796 Sq Ft Living Area, 
  •  2,500 Sq Ft Total
  • Lot Size: 0.5 Acres
  • Ocean View from Deck.
5 foot wide fire break,
Home Office
separate laundry room
Open space dining, kitchen and living
Raised ceilings
spiral staircase
wrap around covered decks
Extra storage
Outdoor grilling/dining
extra bedroom with separate bath
solar sufficient


 

A smart home system outfits this design,  putting the control of lighting, shades, climate, and music at your fingertips through a smartphone or tablet.

 

48 green design elements we like to incorporate into each project

  1. Expose the structure to sunlight and air flow to reduce your use of materials 
  2. Provide space for thicker walls to allow for more insulation
  3. The design of the structure was based on local sources and know how
  4. The roof is designed for solar and air alternative energy
  5. The design integrates passive solar heating and cooling
  6. Water recycling system is installed, water catchment and grey water for watering.
  7. The roof uses galvanized steel and is designed to allow for rainwater catchment.(rain water harvesting)
  8. Color is light to reflect sunlight and absorb less heat.
  9. The owner will have access to advanced energy metering, giving detailed online information about power use.
  10. Net metering,grid tie in,watch the electric. meter go backwards.
  11. Recycle cans and bottles.
  12. Use trees nearby for shade and growing fruit.
  13. Run your appliances using electricity-generating photovoltaic cells.
  14. Windows are double glazed and tinted for heat protection.
  15. Renewable materials are used. Koa tree trim, bamboo
  16. Composite materials that are less expensive to make and harm the environment less.
  17. Water is heated by solar panels.
  18. Elevation of the house allows for cooling.
  19. All windows and doors are sealed.
  20. Only CFL light bulbs are used, (Compact Fluorescent light bulbs) need only a fraction of the regular light bulbs.
  21. Construction debris is taken to recyclable materials recovery station.
  22. Special effort is made to minimize construction waste.
  23. Use parallel strand laminate, made from compressed wood scraps.
  24. An eco friendly house will pay no electric bill . To help meet that goal, strategically placed windows allow for maximum natural lighting. No day light lighting required.
  25. Plant drought-resistant vegetation.
  26. To minimize heat loss, the home’s insulation is sprayable polyurethane foam. The closed-cell foam leaves no gaps, and is better at resisting heat loss than typical insulation.
  27. The pipes for heat and water never pass through an uninsulated area, such as an attic or crawl space.
  28. The bathrooms and laundry machines are clustered together, minimizing the distance traveled by hot water.
  29. Single-car garage, emphasizing the need for only 1 car. Better for the environment.
  30. Use a wind generator.
  31. Paint: Use environmentally friendly paints
  32. Flooring: Locally made flooring like bamboo.
  33. Affordability, sustainability, aesthetics
  34. Smart line irrigation system with weather station
  35. Native plants only that need no pesticide
  36. Village concept when building multiple cabins.
  37. Impeccable taste and attention to detail.
  38. Organic garden: lettuce tomatoes, pepper, oinion, paprika, b, flowers, papaya, bananas and orange trees.
  39. Animal system.
  40. Housekeeping and landscaping are done with natural products
  41. Micro power generation technologies
  42. Mini-wind turbines
  43. Landscape with native flora, which are pest-resistant and need less watering.
  44. Catchment for rainwater to water your garden.
  45. Turn composted organic waste into rich topsoil.
  46. The home is designed to be a net-zero energy home, meaning that with its solar photovoltaic power generation and its solar/wind powered water-heating systems, the home produces all the energy it needs to operate without drawing from the power grid.
  47. Cutting-edge LEDs.
  48. Drive car with good mileage.

Monday, May 9, 2016

Joachim Hagemann, Green Arch. Design