Summary

June 27th, 2-7pm

Hosted by: Martha Rose Construction

Electrician: Express Electric
HVAC: Feller Heating
Insulation: Master Insulation
Architect: CB Anderson Architects

Green Features:

Re-use of materials

Above code insulation

Multiple private living spaces

Photo Gallery

Photos: Sage K. Saskill / @thesageseye

Details

Explore this new, high performance home that is designed for all ages built by Martha Rose Construction, and presented at the Green Building Slam in 2024. This home features multiple private living spaces allowing housemates/renters or intergenerational living. The property has LID features to handle storm water on-site. Infiltration, vegetated roofs, and a rain garden are some of the low impact development features.

Wood from the original home was re-used in the construction of the detached garage and studio and other recycled lumber was purchased or salvaged for use within the home. Energy efficient equipment has been used and a 9.1 KW solar array is on the roof, offsetting some of the electrical use. EV car charging is provided and exterior siding and roofing is fire resistant.

It’s a Green Home Tour party! Help us celebrate all of the excitement of Green Home Tour Week. Enjoy refreshments and, if weather permits, bites grilled over the fire.

Design

Accessibility for all ages provided on site and main living floor
Passive and active solar
High performance home
Not-so-big house

Location

2636 Verona St, Bellingham, WA 98226

Water Efficiency

Low flow fixtures
Short plumbing runs
1500 gallon rain catchment for irrigation

Energy & Atmosphere

Insulation above code
Triple paned windows
R-10 fiberglass exterior doors
Hard finishes everywhere

Materials & Resources

2,000 B.F. 2×6 t&g cedar car decking from David Bennick (Second-Use Consulting)
500 B.F. redwood and cedar (salvaged)
250 sqft D-fir lath from 1904 house (salvaged)
1 inch thick cork siding (net-zero carbon)

Indoor Air Quality

High efficiency HRV system (5 air changes daily)
No or Low VOC surfaces
Natural materials, some with no finishes

Accessibility

No additional reported accessibility limitations

Parking

Parking at this site is VERY limited. Please consider taking the bus (Route 331 drops off nearby!), biking, and carpooling.

If you have accessibility limitations and plan on coming in a car, we recommend coming with someone who can drop you off at the tour and then park elsewhere.