A large window was placed adjacent to the stairwell, and the design incorporated porcelain ceramic tile directly inside to capture heat that would then be radiated into the rest of the house.
“But it wasn’t all about heat and taking advantage of the thermal mass property of the tile,” Scardina says. “Having the space unobstructed by the old staircase allowed light to fill the upper level and also reach down into the basement space as well.
“Previously, because of the way the house was configured, the basement was basically the black hole of Calcutta,” he says. “Now you actually want to be in and use that space.”
Active Systems
Satisfied that a few architectural changes had made a huge diff erence in how the house performed, Scardina next turned his attention to its mechanical systems.
“As a practical matter, it’s a case of doing everything passive that you can possibly do to boost the efficienccy of the house and then looking at its more active systems,” he says.
FASWALL WALL FORMS
Faswall Wall Forms are made from recycled wood fiber (typically from used pallets), mixed with a small quantity of cement as a binder to form sturdy blocks. When stacked, they form a wall, which is filled with cement. The surface can then be stuccoed inside and out or can accommodate a number of other exterior applications.
http://faswall.com
JUNO LIGHTING UNDER-CABINET FIXTURES
Paolo Scardina used a wide variety of Juno Lighting products in this project. Shown here is the 9’’ 2-Lamp Pro-Series LED under- cabinet fixture. Easy to install and designed for maximum flexibility, it contains no harmful mercury and comes in a variety of colors, including black, brushed bronze, brushed silver, and designer white finishes.
www.junolightinggroup.com
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