How to Design an Award Winning Green Kitchen

Award Winning Kitchen Design…on a budget

Creative design solutions

Michael Anschel – Principalwww.otogawa-anschel.com

Elements

Physical• Floor• Walls• Faucet• Cabinets• Counters• Light fixture

Perceived• Light• Size• Scale• Warmth/comfort• Flow

Influence

• Light – How does it travel through the space?• Size – How does the mind determine size?• Scale – How do elements relate to each other?• Warmth – Color, texture (appearance and

tactile experience)• Flow – How do you move through the space?

Strategies

• Color and shape to draw the eye• Break up space to create illusion of more

space• Niches and cut outs to move light• Simple vertical elements direct the eye• Simple durable fixtures accented with tile,,

wall color, cabinet accent, and layout• Less is more

KITCHEN 1Small solutions

Quiz

• Which costly kitchen element creates more problems then it solves?

• Stone Countertops?• Large Appliances• Cabinetry• Flooring

#3 Cabinetry. Homeowners will want more cabinetry rather than solving their real storage needs. Upper cabinets will turn countertops into storage areas

Refresher

• What is the definition of Green Building?• Green building is the application of five key

concepts to the traditional building process for the purpose of improving the lives of the occupants, the community and the environment.

five concepts

Five Key Concepts ofGreen Building and Remodeling

Five Key Concepts ofGreen Building and Remodeling

Energy Efficiency

Energy consumed by the operations of the home

Five Key Concepts ofGreen Building and Remodeling

Five Key Concepts ofGreen Building and Remodeling

The measured use of water both inside and immediately surrounding the structure.

Five Key Concepts ofGreen Building and Remodeling

The impact on the occupant’s health by any material, structure design, and site condition.

Five Key Concepts ofGreen Building and Remodeling

1. The treatment of the site with considerations to environmental and community Impact.

2. The Impact on the global community and the environment through materials use and product manufacture.

Green Products?

Green building is about SYSTEMSSystems are comprised of PARTSParts are made from PRODUCTS

is this a green house?

green green green

attributes

No such thing as a Green product!

Green Attributes -

Green Strategies -

recycled content

post consumerpost industrial

durability vs. functionor

durability & function

efficiency

• toilets 1.2• kitchen sink 1.5• bathroom faucet 1.5• shower head 1.5• washer 12• furnace/boiler 96% / 92%• AC unit 16 (23)• water heater 98%

social responsibility

the spirit of America

manufacturing

safetyhealthwages

sourcingintent

examples

http://www.icebreaker.com/site/aboutus/manufacturing_ethics.html

http://www.ecolabelling.org

KITCHEN 2Re-arrange the space

Poll

• Which single element can transform the way a kitchen feels faster than any other?

• Countertops• Cabinetry• Appliances• Paint

#4 Paint! Throw in a creative tile accent backsplash and you can really make a big impression!

KITCHEN 3Awkward space

Strategies

• Small modifications, supplemental cabinetry• Connecting space with small cut-outs emphasizes

light, creates illusion of larger space• No upper cabinets.• Natural light (Southern is best) (avoid Western)• Use line (angles) and color to define space• Simple undermount sink with sound deadening

technology

kitchen - 4Tight budget

Quiz!

• What is the minimum number of paint colors that should be applied in a kitchen

• 1• 2• 3

Answer: 3 (Walls should have at least 2 colors. Vertical emphasis. Ceiling should be white)

kitchen - 5Modern eclectic

Quiz

• What fridge is ideal for a family of 4?1 24”2 30”3 33”4 36”5 48”

#1 is ideal. #2&3 are similar, but anything larger is not needed

kitchen-6Less is more

other examplesgoing beyond the kitchen:

Michael Anschel – Principalwww.otogawa-anschel.com

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