Project Overview
Design. Develop. Demonstrate.
“It’s our job as intentional designers to make the change and make the difference.”
About
Interior designer Adrienne Akin Faulkner and architect Gary Gene Olp holistically designed GREENLAB to lead by example. This incredible showhouse demonstrates how intentionally integrating smart systems and green technology early on in development can reduce the carbon footprint of a property, while also including the burgeoning concept of aging in place, known as Universal Design.
This home is the perfect marriage of form and function, elevating comfort for all ages and abilities. GREENLAB sets out to inspire developers and contractors to incorporate these initiatives into their work, leading to a better quality of life for homeowners and renters alike.
Mission
Convey the importance, value, and lessons-learned from designing and building residences with a holistic, integrated approach featuring both sustainability and Universal Design:
Display and demonstrate how the methods, systems, and products used at GREENLAB can be scaled up for larger community projects
Green-focused methods of construction (i.e. re-use of existing materials, recycled materials, reduction of wood use, air seal/envelope, insulated crawl space, etc.)
Universal Design elements featuring construction methods and products that maximize form and function for better quality of life for all ages and abilities
Promote vetted manufacturers, vendors, and partners (i.e. appliances, lighting, water systems, HVAC, solar panels, landscaping, etc.)
Generate reliable metrics based on real-life usage to show measurable efficiencies
Host onsite/virtual public and private guided tours (by request)
Audience
Individuals and companies interested in learning about sustainable design and Universal Design, which may include:
Multifamily, senior living, and other community residential developers
Private residential developers and owners
General contractors
Architects and designers
Education
Offering research, consulting, education, training, and demonstration of:
Energy consumption and conservation
Energy measurement
Sustainable architecture and design
Eco-friendly tools, materials, and construction techniques
Integration of Universal Design elements
Virtual design and renderings
Green Highlights
LEED Platinum
Energy Recovery
Whole house Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) for capturing 77% of embodied energy exhaust air.
Ventilated Roof
Innovative thermosyphon ventilated roof.
Water Conservation
Low flow water use plumbing fixtures.
Water Filtration
Hydrogen/oxygenated pool filtration and whole house water filtration system.
Advanced Lighting
Circadian rhythm LED lighting throughout entire house.
Superior Shell
High performance thermally superior shell utilizing whole house open cell expanding foam.
HVAC
High efficiency HVAC system.
Efficient Water Heating
Tankless and solar water heating system.
Sustainable Landscaping
Eco-friendly and native landscaping with greywater system.
Non-Toxic
VOC-free interior materials.
