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My Green Kentucky Home

The “My Green Kentucky Home” project is a 21st century home designed and built to be one of the state’s healthiest, energy-efficient, water-efficient, durable homes that addresses today's homeowners’ needs with the future in mind.  The internationally-recognized U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) for Homes program was followed and third-party verified and tested to achieve the highest certification level of Platinum.  This home meets the American Institute of Architects Vision 2020 and 2030 Challenge goals by years 2020 and 2030 to be Net-Zero Energy use.  The home was also designed and built for Net-Zero Water use and Net-Zero Waste.

 

Sustainability

Emphasis on energy and water efficiency, indoor air quality (IAQ), homeowner comfort, durability, and use of recycled and responsible materials.

Net-Zero Energy Use

Meets the American Institute of Architects Vision 2020 and 2030 Challenge design/build goals for Net-Zero Energy use, projected to save the homeowners over $40,000 in utility bills in just the first 10 years.

Key Challenges

Transforming the residential construction industry to take a more commercial-like approach whereby contractors, architects, suppliers, and owners work together as a team from the start of the design process to the end of construction.  For this single-family residence, it was challenging bringing the individual players together to conduct a design charrette through to the construction process to ensure team decision making, quality of construction, and building performance as designed.  

Key Achievements

  • Designed to be first U.S. Green Building Council LEED® For Homes Platinum-certified home in the state
    Designed for Net-Zero Water and Net-Zero Waste
  • Performance beyond regulatory requirement
Sustainability
Net-Zero Energy Use
Key Challenges
Key Achievements

Key Stakeholders

Architect: Pohl Rosa Pohl Architecture + Design
Contractor: GCCM Construction Services

About GCCM

GCCM Construction Services focuses on best practices in Sustainability and Building Sciences by designing and building third-party green certified homes and buildings that are good for people and good for the environment. 

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CertainTeed Products Used

SilentFX® QuickCut

Dampen sound energy and significantly improve sound attenuation through walls and ceilings with SilentFX QuickCut Drywall.

SilentFX® QuickCut

DIAMONDBACK® TILE BACKER

Diamondback® Tile backer has a unique textured coating and pattern on the front of the board that creates a strong bond to prevent slipping, while its superior water resistant surface inhibits water vapor permeance protecting your rooms from mold and moisture. 

Diamondback® Tile Backer

M2TECH® DRYWALL

CertainTeed M2Tech® Moisture and Mold resistant drywall features a unique technology that combines moisture and mold resistance and is specially engineered to provide enhanced protection against mold growth. 

M2Tech®