“Going Green Without the Greenbacks” presented by Eleanor Olsen, AKBD, principal of Total Spaces Design, is packed with tips to save you “greenbacks”, while “greening up” your home, and saving the planet. Eleanor’s seminar uses the example of a pitiful little house that most other General Contractors would consider a tear down to illustrate how it was turned into a charming cottage on a tiny budget. Total Spaces Design remodeled this house completely, on a very tight budget, using premium materials salvaged from Second Use, and a few other Earth saving salvage opportunities, sweat equity from the homeowner with how to tips along the way and Eleanor’s own unique brand of creativity.
1. Going Green Without the Greenbacks ELEANOR OLSEN, AKBD TOTAL SPACES DESIGN PRESENTS PROUD MEMBER OF
2. Going Green without the Greenbacks SAVING A HOME AND SAVING THE PLANET STRIKING A BALANCE BETWEEN A HOMEOWNER’S BUDGET AND Green Options
3. GREEN DESIGN Minimizes its impact on the environment through conservation of energy, water, and other resources, while contributing to the health of its occupants without compromising the aesthetic design. Approach a green project with a holistic view that sense and cents see the HOUSE AS A SYSTEM FOR health and sustainability
15. FUTURE PHASE STUDY Thinking about future additions now will help with overall plan
16. START WITH A GOOD DESIGN CHAMPAGNE TASTE AND A BEER BUDGET DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN YOU CAN’T HAVE WHAT YOU WANT Master plan
17. Know what will fit before you plunge into the salvage yards 750 sq. ft
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20. TEAR OUT REVEALS NO INSULATION and unsealed gaps An Easy SOLUTION TO GAINING ENERGY EFFICIENCY IS TO ADD INSULATION Some Insulation was in the CEILING AND FLOORS BUT None in THE WALLS Time to correct Under-structured construction that is common in Post WW2 housing due to shortages of material at the time
21. INSULATED BEDROOM A BEAUTIFUL SITE KNOWING THE OCCUPANTS WILL BE WARM IN THE WINTER AND COOL IN THE SUMMER
33. Master Bedroom Text PAINT MIS-MIXED SECRETARY - CRAIGSLIST CLOSET DOORS - SECOND USE WINDOW SHADE - DESIGNER SURPLUS FABRIC
34. second bedroom PAINT - MIS-MIXED $5 DESK - CRAIGSLIST $0 WINDOW TREATMENT - FAMILY TRUNK & BED - CLIENT’S OWN DISPLAY CASE & ART - DESIGN CONSIGN CLOSET DOORS - SECOND USE
40. The perfect scale of armoire at only 66” high to store video, audio equipment and games
41. GREEN SOURCE LIST 21 South Nevada St., Seattle, Wash., 98134 http://www.seattlehabitatoutlet.org/ Habitat Home Improvement Store SOURCE WEBSITE ADDRESS SECOND USE www.seconduse.com 7953 2nd Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98108 EARTHWISE www.earthwise-salvage.com 3447- 4th AVE. S. , STE. E, Seattle, WA 98134 RE STORE www.re-store.org/ballard 1440 N W 52nd ST, Seattle, WA 98107 CRAIG’S LIST www.craigslist.org DALY’S www.dalyspaint.com 3525 Stone Way N, Seattle, WA 98103 SEATTLE PAINT www.seattlepaint.com 5 LOCATIONS SHORELINE TO TACOMA CONSIGN DESIGN www.consigndesign.us 1630 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 BEDROCK INDUSTRIES www.bedrockindustries.com 1401 W. Garfield St, Seattle, WA 98119
53. Sunday January 30 10am-4pm tell your friends who missed us this weekend to look for Total Spaces Design at the Phinney Neighborhood Center Home Design and Remodel Fair
54. Simple things You can do to save the planet Install dimmer switches Turn the water off when brushing your teeth Install new AK Shower Head Do more laundry in cold water Look at LED lights for new lighting purchases Install shutters or honey comb blinds to increase the R- Value Recycle your next remodeling tear out
Editor's Notes
Striking a balance with budget and going green.
One Definition of green design minimal impact Conservation of water energy and other resourses Holistic house as a complete system for health and sustainability
Every project is different-one client may opt to implement only limited green practices into their remodel, while others may choose every green option available-either way, every bit helps our environment!
Our example project Reduced by not tearing down but refurbishing Reuse materials either that are in your project or someone elses. Recycle materials that can be to used in other ways Re-buy is seeking out salvaged materials to incorporate into your project. Going Green Without the Greenbacks increases your potential ROI, Return on Investment
VEGITATION HAD GROWN UP ON SIDING AND COVERED FOUNDATION VENTS MOSS COVERED ROOF OVERALL NEGLECTED PROPERTY THE UGLIEST HOUSE ON THE BLOCK
YUCKIEST WINDOWS EVER. FIXED SINGLE PANE, NO EGRESS, SIDE LOURVERED VENTS COVERED SOMEWHAT WITH WIRE MESH ON THE OUTSIDE AND ILL FITTING DOORS INSIDE THAT OPENED TO VENTILATE, BUT LEAKED AIR AND WATER WHEN CLOSED JALOUSIE WINDOWS AT REAR OF HOUSE ARE SO INAPPROPRIATE FOR OUR CLIMATE AND SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR SUN PORCHES IF AT ALL.
NOTICE THE LITTLE VENTILATION DOORS INSIDE LOUVER WINDOW NO VENTILATION FOR COOKING FUMES OLD ENERGY GUZZLER APPLIANCES SHALLOW SINK DRY ROT BETWEEN KICHEN AND BATH WALL AND AROUND WINDOW POOR LIGHTING NO GFCI RECEPTICLES FLOOR PLAN VERY CLOSED OFF
SINGLE PANE SLIDER WITH POOR SEALS STAINED AND SMELLY CARPET, WALLS AND SAGGING ACOUSTICAL CEILING TILES OLD INEFFICIENT BASEBOARD HEATERS
MILLDEW COMING UP THE WALL WINDOW PLACEMENT TOO HIGH FOR EGRESS IF THEY DID HAVE OPERABLE GLASS.
TINY CRAMPED BATHROOM TUB/SHOWER COMBO WITH WINDOW NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR SILL DIDN’T SLOPE AND ENTIRE FRONT WALL WAS BEING HELD UP BY THE PLASTIC SHOWER SURROUND PANELS. TOILET IS OLD WATER GUZZLER AND LEAKING AT THE BASE
TEAM IN PLACE FIRST AND ALL ARE INVOLVED IN THE PLANNING STAGE THE TYPE OF CONTRACT TIME & MATERIALS CONTRACTOR SET THE BUDGETS FOR ALL THE MAJOR MATERIAL PURCHASES HOMEOWNER AND DESIGNER WORKED TO BEAT THOSE COSTS AND THOSE QUALITIES CONTRACTOR GAVE UP CONTROL OVER THE ORDERING PROCESS BUT RETAINED FINAL APPROVAL OF MATERIALS FOUND HOMEOWNER AGREED TO KEEP WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE CONTRACTOR IN REGARDS TO THE PROCUREMENT OF THE MATERIALS EVERYONE AGREED TO SALVAGE AND RECYCLE EVERYTHING POSSIBLE
Future plans, close in the north side porch for a laundry room and a garage - involves moving the electrical Add an addition to the front to include living room/dining Add patio to south side for outdoor entertaining
This house is only 750 sq ft. That is what proponents of the passive house are recommending for square feet for 2 people. You have to really think about how the space will be used and how to make the most of the space you have. The houses in the popular book,” The Not So Big House”, that I tried to use as a resource for ideas, were gargantuan compared to this cozy cottage.
WINDOW LINERS MISSING ON TWO OF THE WINDOW AND NEEDED A LITTLE TOUCH UP PAINT, OTHER THAN THAT THEY WERE IN PERFECT CONDITION
SEALING UP THE HOLES AND CRACKS CREATES A HEALTHIER HOME BY KEEPING NOT ONLY DRAFTS OUT, BUT BUGS AND CRITTERS FROM INVADING YOUR LIVING SPACE
Adding insulation and sealing the gaps will return big savings on energy bills
IN our example project we had unsealed gaps from the crawl space to living space, and living space clear through to the attic. YOU CAN CHECK YOU HOME FOR DRAFTS AROUND WINDWS AND DOORS WITH A LIGHTED INCENSE STICK CARYY A SMALL PLATE OR ASH TRAY IF YOU HAEN’T RECYCKED ALL OF THEM YET TO CATCH THE ASH. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK AT YOUR LIGHT SWITCHES AND ELECTRICAL RECEPTICLES
Fiber Cement is made from natural sustainable products. Low toxicity materials, extremely durable and will not rot, which is a big plus in our wet climate. NATURALLY Termite resistant. Regional factories keep the carbon foot print down to a minimum. Durability and value go hand in hand with sustainability.
Sweat equity is always a GREAT way to get a good return on your investment, but done under the direction of a professional project manager, you are assured that you are doing it correctly. OUR AMATUERS WERE VERY PROUD OF THE PROFESSIONAL RESULTS THEY ACHIEVED
Our budget exterior is further enhanced by rescued plants from friends. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT IS THE SAME PLACE?
SHOWROOM CLOSE OUT FOR BATH FAUCET
The skylight is more private than the old window next to the entry, while still maintaining day lighting Found at Second Use for a fraction of the cost
WHITE WASHED CABINETS WERE FROM SECOND USE. THE OTHER CABINETS WERE SALVAGED FROM A HOME SHOW DISPLAY AND ANTIQUED WITH A CRACKLE FINISH, ALONG WITH ON THAT WAS USED AS OPEN SHELVING THAT HAD BEEN ORIGINAL TO THE KITCHEN. AIR SPACE AROUND FRIDGE & ENERGY STAR
BUTCHER BLOCK WAS A SCRAP ON CRAIGSLIST ELECTRICAL PANEL COVER PAINTED WITH BLACK BOARD PAINT FOR A HANDY BULLITIN BOARD NEXT TO BACK DOOR This house was so small there was absolutely no place to tuck the cat’s food and water dish out of the way except under this over hanging counter
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CARPET HAD BEEN STORED FOR A CONSIDERABLE TIME SO OFF GASSING WAS NOT AN ISSUE. CLIENT HAS A HEPA FILTER VACUMN AND THE PILE IS A VERY LOW AND VERY TIGHT COMMERCIAL GRADE.
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Stock Blinds and leftover workroom fabric create a soft subdued view when needed. Another option for insulating might have been Hunter Douglas honeycomb blinds to increase the R-Value of the thermopane glass doors.
Separate the labor and cost of goods when billing your client
Keep this in mind when you are billing your clients and plan on breaking out the material charges from the labor charges, so they can get their tax credits