Zero Energy House - Bellevue WA

Shirey Contracting Presents

The House of the Future: Shirey Contracting Presents Zero Energy Idea House

Building for over 25 years in the greater Puget Sound area

Innovative solutions for home remodeling and custom building projects

Incorporate sustainable practices and materials whenever possible

Industry leader in the use of Structural Insulated Panels

Active within the local community


Project Overview

Located in Bellevue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway 1,630 square-foot innovative, green demonstration project showcasing energy efficiency practices and productsInspire homeowners to move toward energy independenceCombines energy generation and conservation techniques to minimize energy billsDocument the progress through a website (www.zeroenergyideahouse.com)Public Tours: Open during month of June


Owners: Donna and Riley Shirey

Builder: Shirey Contracting

Architect: Clinkston Brunner Architects

Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Faget

Civil Engineer: J3ME

Interior Design: Autumn Donavan Design

Landscape Design: Windrose Landscape Architecture

Green Roof Design: Triad Associates

Energy Consulting: WSU Extension Energy Program

Marketing/Project Verification: Green Dog Enterprises

Media Relations: Parsons Public Relations

Photography/Webmaster: Northwest Property Imaging


Structural Insulated Panels

Planted Living Wall

In-floor Radiant Heat

1,200 Square-Foot Vegetated Green Roof

Photovoltaic Solar Panels

Wind Turbine

3,000 Gallon Cistern to Catch Rainwater

Solar Hot Water

Real-time Monitoring of Energy Use

High-efficiency hydronic heating

Energy-Efficient Windows

Energy Star Light Fixtures and Appliances

Low VOC Paint and Nontoxic Finishes


Architect David Clinkston of Clinkston Brunner Architects designed the home to be a model of sustainable construction on a challenging site



Foundation Work

The house sits on a series

of deep, auger cast piles and

six interconnected grade beams

that keep it firmly anchored to

the site

Soldier piles provide additional shoring for the adjacent roadbed




Insulated Concrete Forms

A portion of the foundation is constructed of insulated concrete forms (ICFs)

ICFs use expanded polystyrene with concrete poured in the middle after rebar has been inserted for reinforcement

Result is a strong foundation wall that uses less concrete and is fully insulated



Structural Insulated

Panels (SIPs)

SIPs were used to build the floors,

walls and roof of the Zero Energy

Idea House

A SIP building envelope provides

high levels of insulation and is

extremely airtight

The amount of energy used to heat

and cool a home can be used by

up to 50 percent






Planted Living Wall

Structurally engineered installation

that combines compost with special

netting for reinforcement

Attractive alternative to a concrete or

masonry retaining wall that also

absorbs storm water and produces

oxygen

As the plants grow, their root systems

make the wall even stronger





In-Floor Radiant Heat

Radiant Subfloor panels serve as the structural subfloor




Energy Audit to Assess Home s Energy Use

Evaluate what measures to take to improve efficiencyEnhance energy efficiency, lower utility bills and increase comfortPinpoint where your home loses energy and determine efficiency of heating and cooling systemsFind ways to conserve hot water and electricityAddress existing problems such as condensation and uncomfortable or drafty rooms, as well as past yearly energy billsUse equipment to detect sources of energy loss such as blower doors, infrared cameras, furnace efficiency meters and surface thermometersTakes into account lifestyle of residents





Here are some things you can do around your house to improve your energy-efficiency:

Insulate your water heater and hot water pipes

Replace all light bulbs with energy-efficient ones

Remove and replace damaged caulk and weather-stripping

Upgrade or replace windows

Replace your furnace filters regularly

Check for leaky ducts in your heating system

Replace an older furnace with a high-efficiency system

Install high efficiency shower heads

Install a programmable thermostat

Replace old appliances

Turn down the temperature on your water heater

Make sure your walls and attic are well insulated


US Dept. of Energy Consumer Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/

Energy Star Home Improvement section -http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=home_improvement.hm_improvement_index

Consortium for Energy Efficiency, Residential Sector -http://www.cee1.org/resid/resid-main.php3

United States Homeowners Resources

http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Family/Homeowners.shtml


Donna Shirey

Shirey Contracting

[email protected]

(425) 427-1300

www.shireycontracting.com www.zeroenergyideahouse.com

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