What makes your home a Green or Healthy Home?
Some of the many green features are:
- ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) Walls and Roof
- R-33 Roof (plus Boral White Concrete Tile with Emit. .91 and SRI 93)
- R-22 Walls
- 5 kwh Solar system generates 100% of energy needed
- 20 SEER Trane HVAC (2-tons only)
- ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator) whole house ventilation system which precisely exchanges inside air with fresh outside air while exchanging the heat and humidity between the cool outgoing air and warm incoming air. Thus the house has a continuous supply of clean, filtered air providing a more allergy free, healthy indoor climate.
- Low-E windows are vinyl clad and double paned
- Exterior Entry door is a Fiberglass Therma-Tru door with high quality insulation values.
- House has all LED bulbs throughout
- Custom Whole House Water Filtration System
- Bamboo flooring
- Low-VOC wood stains and sealers - Zero-VOC paint
- Low EMF (electromagnetic field) design
- Rain Water Catchment system with 4,000 gallons storage
- Low-flow water fixtures and water conserving appliances
- Concrete flooring in living room, dining, kitchen, bathrooms, and hallway minimizes flooring material use.
- No-VOC / No-formaldehyde drywall, which improves indoor air quality and protects against mold.
- Locally-sourced reclaimed wood custom furniture
- No toxic chemicals used in the house (eco-friendly cleaning products only)
SHELL:
ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) constructions are proven energy efficient products that have been well documented to significantly reduce heating and cooling loads in buildings. What features and benefits do ICF construction have that typical construction methods lack?
. High performance R-values
. Permanent performance no downgrading over time
. Significantly lower costs to heat and cool
. No air infiltration means no dust or allergens
. No cavity walls for mold, mildew, bugs or rodents
. Non-toxic materials - No off-gassing of materials
. High wind resistant - Impact resistant
. Fire rated
. Strength is permanent
. Will not rot or decay
. Resistant to termites
. No maintenance requirements
. Enhances steady temperatures
. Home owners insurance approximately half the price
. Sound Insulation
This can cut heating and cooling bills by an estimated 42% less energy to heat and 33% less energy to cool than comparable traditional houses. ICF homes have withstood fires, rains, floods, hurricane and tornado-force winds with minimal or no structural damage.
Photovoltaic Solar System
Don’t ever pay an electric bill again. 100% of this home’s electrical needs are provided by the sun through a 5KWh Photovoltaic Grid Tied Net Metering System. You will be able to monitor the performance of this system over the Internet.
When connected to the grid, every watt of electricity that your system generates in excess of your home usage is sold back to the utility and credited to your account at full retail rates. Not a single watt is lost.
Most solar electric systems are dead in the water when the grid goes down. Not this one. We have a battery backup, which allows for continuous operation during any power outage.
This is the closest you will find to complete independence from the grid.
Fully Integrated Permaculture Design – Edible Landscape:
- Hundreds of food producing species have been planted
- Fruit trees, Vegetable garden, Herb spiral, etc
- Exclusively Organic Practices
- Roof rainwater catchment system
- Underground tanks hold 4,000 gallons of water
- Composting systems
- Grey water system (pending)
- Automatic Drip irrigation system
- Walkways and parking areas composed of permeable natural materials
- Plunge pool and Fire pit
Kitchen
- Custom Bamboo Cabinetry Doors
- Cabinet boxes constructed of formaldehyde free 3/4" plywood.
- Quartz Countertop
- Efficient Sun Frost refrigerator
- Frigidaire Convection Oven
- Summit Gas and Induction burners
- Zephyr exhaust hood ventilated to the outside
- Miele Steam Oven and Dishwasher
- Energy Star appliances
Bathrooms
- Low-flow Hansgrohe faucets
- Caroma Toilets - Dual Flush (.8gpm/ 1.6 gpm)
- Quartz countertop
- Tiles are Porcelain, River rocks and Slate (caulked with “Fine” caulking to prevent mold growth)
- Rinnai tankless on-demand hot water
- One bath has a soaking tub and one has large frameless showerProperty Description
State of the Art Sustainable Home in the heart of sunny Miami.
LEED PLATINUM CERTIFIED.
Home of the Future Today! Completed in 2014, this beautiful custom home features virtually all energy efficiency systems available in a home today. No detail has been missed providing comfortable elegance with tremendous cost benefits.
A visionary's dream come true, this 1/4 acre organic homestead in the heart of Miami,FL utilizes up to date technologies with the goal of energy, food and water self-sufficiency.
This house was designed and built through a team effort spearheaded by Urbaneco Development, Sebastian Eilert Architecture and Split Level Construction.
This home offers an uncommon blend of elegance, utility, quality, forward thinking and durability. No expense was spared in realizing the goals of energy independence, resource conservation, and ecological sensitivity.
Areas of focus included energy efficiency, the sustainability of materials, healthy indoor-air quality, water conservation, and environmental impact.
Top 2% of energy efficient homes in the country. Designed and built according to LEED Platinum standards, this home has a negative HERS rating of -4!
This high-performance home was designed to respect and honor the beauty and health of the earth, synchronizing green construction technologies with organic, natural aesthetics. This home reflects Urbaneco Development's commitment to blending green building innovations with breathtaking beauty.
Fully Integrated Permaculture Design – Edible Landscape:
- Hundreds of food producing species have been planted
- Fruit trees, Vegetable garden, Herb spiral, etc
- Exclusively Organic Practices
- Roof rainwater catchment system
- Underground tanks hold 4,000 gallons of water
- Composting systems
- Grey water re-use system
- Automatic Drip irrigation system
- Walkways and parking areas composed of permeable natural materials
- Plunge pool and Fire pit
Neighborhood Description
Biscayne Park is a lush and tranquil neighborhood with very easy access to main highways and roads. Just a few minutes from the beach.Market Area
World renowned Miami, Florida, the Sunshine State...School District
Montessori School 5mn from the home.Community
Biscayne Park feels like a big familyLocation of Home or Land
Urban
Elevation of Home
Sea Level
Air Quality
| Agriculture in Area | no |
| Industry in Area | no |
| Air Pollution in Area | no |
| Pesticide Free | yes |
| Fragrance Free | yes |
| Cleaned with Green Products | yes |
Interior Environment
| Heating System | Forced Air - Electric |
| Cooling System | Conventional Forced Air - A/C |
| Ventilation System | Whole House Fan |
| Whole House Filtration | Other |
| Whole House Vacuum | no |
Energy & Water
| Energy System | Solar - Photovoltaic |
| Water System | Rain Water Collection |
| Wastewater System | Septic System |
Construction Information
| Exterior Finish | Stucco |
| Interior Finish | Gypsum Board - Sheet Rock |
| Interior Paint | No VOC |
| Floor Material | Concrete |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Window Material | Vinyl or Vinyl Clad |
| Insulation Material | Other |
Garage / Car Port
| Garage / Carport | no |
| Garage Type | attached |
| Number of Cars | 1 |
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