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Rebecca Street Tucked away on a tiny deadend street adjacent to downtown - Victoria, BC V8T3N3
house located on tiny dead end street, green roof on front half of house. So private and quiet (click to magnify)
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Allison Ashcroft, Owner BuilderFiled Under:
Amenities, BC, bikes, BuiltGreen, Downtown, green roof, greywater, hydronic, induction, LEED Gold, modern, passive solar, rainwater harvesting, sustainable, victoria, walkable, British ColumbiaCertifications And Awards
Awards (list):
LEED Platinum pending final inspection summer 2010
Certifications:
LEED Platinum
Energy
Energy use and generation:
Windows - ENERGY STAR rated
Insulation meets current building code
Building ENERGY STAR rating 80-99
Energy sub-metering within tenant spaces
Passive solar design
Space heating and cooling:
Radiant heating zoned or hydronic
Heat Pump (water or electric)
User-controlled thermostats (multifamily building)
Appliances and equipment:
Refrigerator meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Dishwasher meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Clothes washer meets or exceeds ENERGY STAR standard
Windows open
Ceiling fans
Clothes line or similar option
Lighting:
Skylights or other daylighting features
Daylighting sensor controls
Motion sensor controls
Exterior light pollution reduction
Water
Surface water management:
Permeable surface materials
Ecoroof, roof garden, green roof
Water reuse:
Rainwater harvesting system (i.e. rain barrels or cistern)
Grey water re-use system (interior or exterior)
Indoor water use:
Low-flow toilets
Dual-flush toilets
Water heating:
High efficiency water heater
Water heater turned down to 120 F
Insulated water pipes or tank
Building Surroundings
Landscaping:
No use of invasive plants
Limited or no use of grass or turf
Use of drought tolerant plants
Use of native plants
Non-toxic pest control
Use of shade trees
Water efficient irrigation system
Building Materials
Interior finishes:
Low/No VOC interior paint
Low/No VOC adhesives or solvents
Low/No VOC water-based wood finishes
Formaldehyde free particle board, oriented strandboard, or plywood
Recycled content or salvaged interior finishes (i.e., glass)
Exposed concrete as finished floor
Recycled content in carpet or cushions
Exterior:
New construction - materials sourced locally
Fiber-cement exterior siding
Design and construction planning:
Minimized use of materials during construction
Salvaged reusable building materials during construction
Recycled greater than 50% of construction waste
Use of salvaged materials within property
Use of recycled-content materials
Use of locally sourced materials
Operations
Shared resources:
Storage space
Laundry machines
Garden space or other outdoor area
Easily accessible and secure bike racks/storage
Walking distance to car sharing vehicle
Waste, recycling and composting:
Expanded recycling
Composts food waste on or off site
Indoor environmental quality:
Dedicated outdoor air supply for each unit
Timer/automatic controls for bathroom exhaust fans
Non-toxic/sustainable cleaning practices and products
Permanent walk-off mats OR shoe storage OR central vacuum
Education for tenants:
Occupant's manual and/or walkthrough on green features
Property type:
Multifamily building
Property features:
Fenced yard/garden
Onsite bike parking - indoor
On-site laundry (multifamily)
Internet access (available through city or property)
Easy access to public transport
Easy access to highways
Unit features (applies to all or some units):
Private balcony, deck, patio or porch
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Microwave
Skylights
Private storage space
Master suite
Security system
Laundry machines in unit/home
Number of units (multifamily only):
2
Square footage:
1000 to 2000 sqft
Number of bedrooms:
1
Price:
$$
Number of bathrooms:
1
LEED Gold up/down duplex is complete upper unit renting furnished for short to midterm stay. Brand new, bright, modern, one bedroom of 700ft2 with heated concrete floors and high ceilings. The true gem is the 400ft2 south/west green roof with bbq and veg garden for enjoying private outdoors and all day sun. Operable windows and ceiling fans move air through this open space, window placement ensures rooms are naturally lit throughout the day. Salvaged wood and stone balance new energystar appliances (DW, W/D, induction cooking). Greywater toilets and rainwater harvesting are other incorporated greenbuilding features. All paints, sealants and adhesives used were low VOC. No need for a car here, you are close to the best Victoria has to offer, Fernwood village and downtown are both less than a 10 minute walk.
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