"There are a number of ways
t o i n c o r p o r a t e s u s t a i n a b l e
a lter natives i nto a ny bui ldi ng
project, some of which have no
cost impact whi le ot hers have
a rea sonable return on invest-
ment of the upfront premium,"
Va he ex pla ins. " Items such a s
e c o -f r iend ly pa i nt s/c oat i n g s ,
h i g h- ef f icienc y L ED a nd CF L
lighting f ix tures, water-saving
plumbing fixtures, local building
materials, tight air-sealing and
proper recycling of waste can be
introduced into any project, often
at no additional cost."
The master bath
features a soaking
tub with bubble
glass light fixture
above.
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Multi-purpose room for exercise and recreation. I-joists were
used to create a 22-foot by 23-foot space with no columns.
The fully-finished basement also features 8-foot+ ceilings, an
office, two bedrooms and a bath, all enjoying a hydronic radiant
floor with insulation below.
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