All waste materials are separated for recycling and reuse.
Separating recyclable materials.
Finger-jointed studs allow for less waste when framing.
200 year old reclaimed wood used throughout the Emerald Home.
Reclaimed sugar pine decking and hand hewn beams.
Magnificent indegenous standing dead vigas in the master bedroom.
Detail of vigas in the master bedroom.
Reclaimed old growth walnut cabinets for the kitchen.
Reclaimed old growth wood for the bathrooms.
150 year old reclaimed ash is used to custom build the front entrance door.
Reclaimed hickory used for the ceiling in the study and media room.
Cellulose insulation made from recycled paper blown in through netting.
Building walls from compressed earth block using soil from the building site.
Natural light flows onto the New Mexico flagstone in the entry.
Finish detail of exterior wall with New Mexico flagstone.
Stucco color coat application.
Hand-crafted, indigenous, moss rock walls.
Detail of moss rock wall.
Cast iron bathtubs and sinks feature recycled content.
Countertops throughout the Emerald Home also consist of recycled content.
Backsplashes in the bathrooms and kitchen are made from recycled glass.
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Site Preparation l
Compressed Earth Block l
Wood Framing
Building Envelope l
Solar Electricity l
Heating & Cooling l
Resource Efficiency
Water Efficiency l
Indoor Air Quality l
Grand Opening l
Emerald Home Complete
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