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C4Digs Construction: Single-Family Craftsman

Posted on Sep 30, 2019 in:
  • Case Studies

Blending seamlessly into North Queen Anne is a new 4-Star single-family home built by C4Digs. By saving the magnificent evergreen tree in the front yard and designing the house like the neighboring 100+-year-old Craftsman houses, rather than the prevailing modern style, the house fits perfectly into the neighborhood.

It is also ideally located near parks, schools, restaurants, and the Queen Anne Ave. N strip, giving it an extremely high Walk Score. A covered front porch, an open-concept main floor, and a large kitchen island makes this the perfect design for entertaining guests.

Vital Stats

Section

Points

Location: North Queen Anne, Seattle
Star Level: 4-Star
Checklist: Single-Family/Townhome
Verifier: Evergreen Certified
Site and Water 146
Energy Efficiency 98
Health and Indoor Air Quality 106
Material Efficiency 76
  Total Score 465

 

Tucked away above the garage is a hidden feature of the house—a detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU)! The studio-style DADU gives the new homeowners the flexibility and power to make rental income, if desired. The garage and DADU are conveniently located off the alley to provide privacy.

Beyond the flexibility provided by the DADU, C4Digs and developer Eiffel Tour LLC established their sustainability goals for this project early so that all the details could be ironed out and executed perfectly. Read on for some of the strategies utilized to achieve their Built Green 4-Star certification.

C4Digs Construction Queen Anne Single Family Built Green 4-Star exterior

Built Green Highlights

Site and Water

  • All onsite trees saved
  • 100% pervious hardscaping for water infiltration
  • Nontoxic outdoor material used for landscaping
  • Low-flow lavatory, showerheads, and kitchen fixtures
  • Detached ADU

Energy Efficiency

  • Fiberglass blown-in insulation
  • 3.18ACH50 blower door score
  • High-efficiency gas tankless water heater
  • Ductless mini splits and in-floor hydronic heat
  • Direct vent gas fireplace
  • Energy Star appliances
C4Digs Construction Queen Anne Single Family Built Green 4-Star living room and kitchen
C4Digs Construction Queen Anne Single Family Built Green 4-Star bedroom
C4Digs Construction Queen Anne Single Family Built Green 4-Star room with mini split ductless heat pump and fresh air inlet
 

Health and Indoor Air Quality

  • Detached garage
  • Low-VOC products used throughout
  • GreenGuard floor stain
  • Quiet ENERGY STAR exhaust fans
  • Low-pile, less allergen-attracting carpet installed

Materials Efficiency

  • Locally produced materials used
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Milgard fiberglass windows
  • Construction waste recycled at United Recycling
C4Digs Construction Queen Anne Single Family Built Green 4-Star garage with an ADU above
C4Digs Construction Queen Anne Single Family Built Green 4-Star

 

Photos of great room and house and garage exterior provided by Vista Estate Imaging.

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