Luxury Life & Style - (Page 28) the natural Sustainable Brazilian teak flooring and ceiling paneling add visual warmth and perform well in marine environments. The Brazilian teak flooring and ceiling paneling that so pivotally accentuates the home’s aesthetic is FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified for its sustainability, a growing concern in light of the fact that increasing portions of the earth’s forests are being harvested faster than they are being cultivated. The teak also performs exceptionally well in marine environments and is treated on both the interior and exterior with a penetrating rosewood oil. Meyer also employed the use of DunnEdwards “Ecoshield” paints, which contain almost no petrochemicals and none of the toxic solvents found in most paints. KDC-01’s aluminum siding is made from 85% recycled content material and is 100% recyclable. Even its insulation is made from recycled denim – an innovative departure, Meyer points out, from more commonly used types of insulation. The home also features a cutting-edge hydrothermal radiant heating system that is embedded in all three floors. The product, known as “Warmboard,” uses pex tubing in combination with aluminum sheeting over the sub-floor to conduct heat more evenly than the concrete floors commonly employed by radiant heating systems. Every major appliance in the home is state-of-the-art and Energy Star-rated, and all lighting meets or exceeds the most current Title 24 Energy Standards for efficiency. According to Meyer, LEAN Arch’s greatest challenge as a design/builder is maintaining the romance of the process in the face of deadlines and budgets. In this regard, being both the Architect and the General Contractor is what allows him the luxury of remaining connected to his project despite such practical considerations. Seeing projects through from start to finish as he does enables both him and 28 Luxury Life & Style March/April 2008
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