Water conservation is a major focus area for Smart Home Pensacola. The home will feature WaterSense approved low-flow faucets and fixtures and high-performance, dual-flush toilets to help conserve water. Rain Water for Irrigation - The irrigation system for Smart Home Pensacola uses 100% captured rainwater. This guarantees that no public water will ever be used to water landscaping or vegetation on the Smart Home site. The rainwater is collected from roof run-off and stored in two 1000-gallon storage tanks for later use.
Photovoltaic Panels - At the Smart Home, there is an array of 36, 300 watt photovoltaic panels which creates a 10.8kW solar power station. The energy generated by the panels is connected to the public power grid and puts energy back onto the grid for use by the neighbors. It also reduces the total energy consumed by the Smart Home by about 100% resulting in a Net Zero Energy designation by the U.S. Department of Energy.
In addition, Smart House Pensacola will feature the Tesla PowerWall system to store energy for the home and to fuel the owner's Tesla Model S
Green Education - Smart House Pensacola is a resource for home owners and those in the building industry to learn about sustainable building techniques and the innovative products used in the home. This website is provided as a service, and public tours are available upon request.
Daylight and Views - Research has shown that providing daylight views to building occupants increases productivity. Anecdotal evidence suggests that having access to daylight views creates happier residents. In the Smart Home greater than 90% of locations inside the building have direct daylight views
Construction Waste Management - All waste generated at the site during construction is placed in a single bin for convenience. When the bin is collected, it is taken to a sorting facility where the waste is separated into disposables and recyclables. Using this process more than half of the total waste is being diverted from landfills. In addition, the existing family home on the site, will be carefully deconstructed and materials such as flooring, wood trim, and fireplaces will be reconditioned and recycled for use in the new home.
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Energy Storage for a Sustainable Home
Powerwall is a home battery that charges using electricity generated from solar panels, or when utility rates are low, and powers your home in the evening. It also fortifies your home against power outages by providing a backup electricity supply. Automated, compact and simple to install, Powerwall offers independence from the utility grid and the security of an emergency backup.
Welcome to Smart Home Pensacola
Pensacola's Premier Eco Friendly Home
Smart Home Pensacola serves as an example of high-performance, sustainable design, and fortified construction. Using the latest state-of-the-art home automation systems and advanced building technologies, Smart Home Pensacola is an opportunity for building professionals, vendors, and manufacturers to unite around the common goal of building in a more sustainable way. The home is located in Pensacola, Florida on the shores of beautiful Pensacola Bay.
Given its coastal location, the home will feature storm-rated, Energy-Star windows and doors, and Structural Insulated Panels. The design team will incorporate Passive House and Universal Design principles, and will seek certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Homes (or LEED for Homes), the U.S. Department of Energy's Zero Energy Ready Home and Energy Star designation, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program.
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- 24 JUL 2017
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NEST Earns ENERGY STAR Certification
The Nest Learning Thermostat saves 10-12% in heating and 10-15% in cooling, translating to more than $100 in savings for homeowners per year.
- 24 JUN 2017
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Smart Home Pensacola Welcome Loxley Hawk Construction to the Team!
Smart Home Pensacola Selects its Construction Partner
- 2 NOV 2016
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Smart Home Pensacola Welcomes Watershed to the Team!
Smart Home Pensacola Welcomes Watershed to the Team!
- 2 NOV 2016
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Zero Energy Ready Home & The Environment
A U.S. Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home is a high performance home which is so energy efficient, that a renewable energy system can offset all or most of its annual energy consumption. Renewable energy is increasingly becoming a more popular option for homeowners because of the dramatic drop in the cost of wind and solar photovoltaic systems, and the increase in the cost of electricity. But remember, always put the focus on energy efficiency before you make the investment into renewable energy.
- 12 MAR 2016
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WaterSense: A Partnership with USEPA
The average American uses around 100 gallons per day per person in the household. That means a family of four would use around 12,000 gallons in a 30 day period. In an effort to help conserve water, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) launched the WaterSense Program. Save water and protect the environment by choosing WaterSense labeled products in your home, yard, and business and taking simple steps to save water each day.
- 12 MAR 2016
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LEED for Homes
LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is changing the way we think about how buildings and communities are planned, constructed, maintained and operated. Estimates show that there are as many as 150,000 LEED-certified green housing units worldwide, a number that more than doubled between 2011 and 2013, according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
- 11 MAR 2016
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