Chautauqua Historic Remodel
Type
Single Family Residence
Location
Boulder, Colorado
Year Completed
2009
Design Team
Satto Rugg, Architect
General Contractor
Eastwind Construction
Photography
Bodhgaia Architecture
A home that sustains its occupants, keeps them healthy, and uplifts their spirits has a value far beyond what the numbers and facts in the sidebar can add up to. A beautiful environment has a good chance of being around for a long, long time. And that’s sustainable!
This Tudor-style brick home was built in 1928, had an unworkable floor plan and outdated systems. A complete gut and rebuild was necessary to expand the living space while creating an energy-efficient home. Aesthetically, the challenge was to seamlessly integrate modern elements and detailing while maintaining the charm and warmth of the original building style.
Energy Efficiency Upgrades
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High-density soy-based spray foam with values up to R-50.
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Buderus 95% efficient boiler with in-floor radiant heat and 6 zones
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Increased southern fenestration by 150%
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New low-e windows and new storm sashes over existing historic windows
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All new water-saver fixtures with on-demand HW recirc loop on upper floor
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Complete electrical upgrade with energy efficient lighting
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Small PV power system fits within historic roof context
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Passive cooling through central skylight chimney effect
'Green' Features
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Engineered, recycled and FSC-certified wood for framing
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Re-use of historic millwork & features including 80% of existing hardwood floors
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Urea formaldehyde-free casework and furnishings
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Low VOC finishes throughout
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Natural wood oil finishes on casework and floors
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Clay plaster wall finishes
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Wheat-board core interior doors
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Increased outdoor living space by 60%
