“Once the project was done, we brought some local planners down here to tour the project,” Rescalvo says. “We had told them we could build a contemporary, energy smart home in an existing neighborhood and make it work. And that’s what we did, with careful attention to the rhythm of other buildings and by listening to the neighbors.
“We had another thing going for us on this site,” he adds. “It’s in a microclimate and gets more sun. Five blocks away, the fog comes in and just sits there. Location really matters, especially in San Francisco.”
The modern kitchen (above) features low-VOC finishes, water-saving fixtures, and Energy Star appliances.
An aerial view of the site (left) gives an idea of the neighborhood density around this pedestrian-friendly infill project.
Every unit has its own outdoor space overlooking the internal courtyard. Cross breezes reduce demand for mechanical cooling.
HELIODYNE SOLAR HOT WATER PACKAGE
This company sells both components and turnkey solar hot water packages. In this case, they supplied the Gobi 408 collector plates, along with a HelioFlow pump and Delta T Pro controller
www.heliodyne.com
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
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