Florida High Performance Green House

2011

 
 

  1. The Florida High Performance Green House is a unique learning opportunity for all involved.  We are excited to share our project with the public so that other folks interested in greening their homes can evaluate what strategies might work for them.


  3. We are focused on the Cost/Benefit of green building.  The first costs and life cycle benefits of every major element of this home will be analyzed and that analysis will be featured on the project website.  Manufacturers and suppliers of products tied to life cycle savings will be featured in both the individual case study elements, but also a part of the overall green financial strategy of this project. 


  5. In addition all the life cycle costs/benefit analysis that will be done during design and construction phases of this project, the project team will track operating costs for period of 3 years and post them on this website for visitors to see.  Please check out the Real Life Data section of this website for detailed information.

Welcome

The goal of this project is to demystify the green decision making involved with designing, building, and/or renovating a home.  We are using sustainability’s triple bottom line structure (environment, economic, social) to make decisions that are both good for the environment and the economics of the family.  Our social goal is to share our experience with our community and to help them evaluate the best greenovation options for their families and homes.

  1. Project Data Summary:

  2. Location:  Cape Coral Florida

  3. Gulf access waterfront home

  4. Scope: Major Greenovation

  5. Original Home: Built in 1968

  6.     1823sf    3bed / 2.5bath / 2 car garage

  7. New Home:

  8.     3032sf    4bed / 4.5bath / 2 car garage

  9.       800sf    Lanai & pool deck

  10.       844sf    Home Office on second office

  11. Project Start:    September 2009

  12. Completed:    November 2010

MGP

Measured Green Performance

$11.34/day

 

Electricity 5/16/11-6/14/11

812 KWH Total Solar PV    $ 153.00 997 KWH Electricity from grid       

286 KWH Solar to Grid    

711 KWH Net                   $  95.63      

Water 5/4/11-6/3/11

3900 gallons                    $  91.79

Watts+Water              $ 340.42