Morales Farm House SUSTAINABLE Features

Built to LEED SILVER Standards

SUSTAINABLE RESTORATION OF FARMHOUSE:
Donated by PHC Construction
PHC Construction is a leader in sustainably focused construction initiatives. This project is a gift back to the Bainbridge community that has given so much to PHC.


SOY-BASED INSULATION:
Donated by Premiere Spray Foam
The non-toxic, soy-based foam inside these walls significantly reduces air infiltration.  The foam also dramatically increases the insulation of the walls, conserving up to 40 percent of the home’s energy loss, while improving indoor air quality. It also extends the life of the home by minimizing the flow of airborne moisture that can breed condensation, mold growth and decay.


ENERGY AUDIT:
Donated by RePower Bainbridge and Heat Holders
With a total of three blower door energy audits on the building and exterior wall adjustments as required, the building has a tightness rating of .29.  The team is very proud of this rating because it is significantly tighter than a traditional building.


EFFICIENT WINDOWS:
Donated by Andersen Windows and Doors
These energy-efficient windows reduce the transfer of heat, requiring less energy for cooling and heating, which saves money and energy!  Their durability also reduces maintenance, painting, and replacement—saving even more resources and energy in the long run.


BAMBOO FLOORING:
Donated by Teragren
These are not your grandma’s hardwood floors.  They’re bamboo!  Did you know that bamboo is a grass?  It grows much faster than trees and it can be harvested without replanting, making it a powerful renewable resource for durable, beautiful, and healthy flooring.  In addition, this is a “floating floor” system which allows better performance of the vapor/insulation barrier under the floor.   Thanks to Teragren 100% of the floors are bamboo!


LOW VOC PAINT:
Donated by CHC Painting, INC.
Breathe easy!  All paints, adhesives, and sealants in this house are low or no VOC.  VOCs are Volatile Organic Compounds, toxic chemicals that can leak out of conventional paints and into the air.  But you won’t find them in this house.  This means healthier indoor air quality for easy breathing.


NON-TOXIC CABINETS:
Donated by Romark
Every component in a house contributes to air quality in some way and that’s why these cabinets were constructed using low VOC glues and substrates.  By using glues that are very low in the volatile chemicals found in conventional products we can ensure that the air quality is clean and crisp.


LOCAL CONCRETE COUNTERTOPS:
Donated by Fluid Concrete and Design Studio
Produced right here on Bainbridge, concrete countertops are the way to go!  Concrete is a historically energy-efficient building material, with low energy requirements for transportation as it is typically produced within 100 kilometers of the job site.  Along with these efficiencies, these concrete countertops offer a durable workspace that will last a long time. 


EFFICIENT HEATING AND COOLING:
Donated by Air Systems Engineering INC.
This beast here is a high efficiency, mini-split heating and cooling system.  That may sound nerdy, but it will reduce the energy bill to 1/3 of a conventional system saving lots of energy!  Combined with the tight envelope of this building energy bills should be in the range of $30/month.


FRESH AIR HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation):
Donated by Johnstone Supply
As building efficiency is improved, buildings are intentionally made more airtight, but consequently less ventilated. This HRV  (Heat Recovery Ventilation) system provides fresh air at the appropriate temperature by heat extraction.  In addition to great fresh air it also reduces the need for heating and cooling.


ENERGY SAVING ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:
Donated by Bird Electric Corp
Energy efficient electrical and lighting fixtures also contribute to the energy savings of this home.


WATER SAVING:
Donated by AP Plumbing
This house is equipped with a highly efficient water tank and low-flow water fixtures.  Low-flow water fixtures can save up to 18,000 gallons of water - that’s how much water 100 people drink in a year!  They also save money on the water bill, while contributing to the real and necessary global effort to reduce over-consumption of our most precious resource.


RAIN GARDEN:
Donated by Kitsap County Conservation
The rain garden’s purpose is to improve water quality in nearby bodies of water.  Rainwater runoff from the rooftop is collected into the rain garden, which is planted with regional and native plants, preventing direct drainage into surface water systems, which can cause erosion, pollution and flooding.