SUSTAINABLE GREEN BUILDING . RESIDENTIAL . COMMERCIAL

From Rendering to Reality -- The following Images chronicle approximately 3 months worth of work that transformed an older non-performing structure into a true "High-Performance" home.

Before - Front Elevation

3D model of redesigned front-entry, eyebrow, and roof

The following numbered photos show the project under various stages of completion along with a description for each image.

1. Removing original shed roof entry overhang

3. Rear porch removed and weather protected

5. Preparing connection for expanded rear deck

7. Installing hurricane tie-down's along exterior walls

9. Framing deck

11. Exterior walls awaiting insulation - concrete work on new entry

13, Insulation detail

15. Bored and filled Block walls with urethane foam insulation

17. New Energy-star insulated, Low-E, Impact windows, lath to receive stucco

19. Behind the scaffolding the house is taking shape

21. 3D model of front entry design

23. Preparing for new drive

25. Pouring new drive

27. Tile install on rear ground level porch

29. Stairs to upper deck being installed

Before

Bay Front Retrofit

MyGreenBuildings is currently retrofitting and renovating the bay-front home of Dr. Gary and Carmella Wright.  Their home is receiving a total overhaul, including strapping the roof structure and walls to the concrete foundation, insulation of all exterior walls, insulation of the underside of the roof plane, closing up the attic and soffit vents, re-sizing the HVAC equipment, installing a solar hot water heater, installing a new roof, re-landscaping with drought tolerant Florida Friendly yard – along with a facelift and renovation for the home.  “The Wright’s will have what appears to be a brand new home, rated to withstand 150 mph wind storm, with substantially reduced energy costs, insurance costs, along with reduced water/sewer costs.  Their new landscape will virtually eliminate their need for pesticides, fertilizers and irrigation – all which used to run-off directly into the bay.”

Before - Rear Elevation

3D Model of redesigned rear entertainment deck under new roof

2. Pouring Footers for the new entry feature

4. Laying block for front entry

6. Forming tie-beams

8. Tie-down detail

10. Hanging new roof trusses over deck

12. Insulation of exterior walls

14. Insulation of interior roof plane

16. Zip panel becomes one of 3 watertight layers for new roof

18. Scaffolding with safety railing

20. FInished Trex Decking

22. Front entry nearing completion

24. Native landscape planning

26. New drive and path curing

28. Lanai screening and rails installed

30. Front entry getting close to complete

After --- More finished shots are coming soon...