The owners of Shirey Handyman, Donna and Riley Shirey are building a Zero Energy Demonstration Home on the shores of Lake Sammamish. Shirey Contracting Inc. is the builder. The Shirey\'s have been building with green and sustainable ideals before it had the name of "Green Building" and can now showcase their work in this wonderful home while educating the public.
2. 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
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3. Project Overview
Located in Bellevue on West Lake Sammamish Parkway
1,630 square-foot innovative, green demonstration project
showcasing energy efficiency practices and products
Inspire homeowners to move toward energy independence
Combines energy generation and conservation techniques to
minimize energy bills
Document the progress through a website
(www.zeroenergyideahouse.com)
Public Tours: Open during month of June
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. Architect David Clinkston of Clinkston Brunner Architects
designed the home to be a model of sustainable construction on
a challenging site
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8. 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
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11. 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
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13. 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
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18. 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
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22. In-Floor Radiant Heat
Radiant Subfloor panels serve as the structural subfloor
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25. Energy Audit to Assess Home s Energy Use
Evaluate what measures to take to improve efficiency
Enhance energy efficiency, lower utility bills and increase comfort
Pinpoint where your home loses energy and determine efficiency of
heating and cooling systems
Find ways to conserve hot water and electricity
Address existing problems such as condensation and uncomfortable or
drafty rooms, as well as past yearly energy bills
Use equipment to detect sources of energy loss such as blower doors,
infrared cameras, furnace efficiency meters and surface thermometers
Takes into account lifestyle of residents
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29. 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
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30. 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
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31. Donna Shirey
Shirey Contracting
DonnaS@ShireyContracting.com
(425) 427-1300
www.shireycontracting.com
www.zeroenergyideahouse.com
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