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Spring Island Cottage by BRZ ArchitectureIt's always a pleasure to see traditional architectural vernacular influenced by sustainable design. One such case is the rustic Bird Patch Guest Cottage in Spring Island, South Carolina. This handsome cottage designed by <a href="http://www.brzarchitecture.com/index2.php#/info2/3/">BRZ Architecture</a> is the first in the Lowcountry tradition of architecture to be LEED Platinum certified.1
Spring Island Cottage by BRZ ArchitectureBRZ Architecture is one of the multiple architectural firms to be used at Spring Island and their Bird Patch Guest Cottage home is a great example of the Lowcountry design standards this gated community has enacted.2
Spring Island Cottage by BRZ ArchitectureLandscape designers designed to the home to collect large amounts of roof runoff for irrigation of the native plants.3
Spring Island Cottage by BRZ ArchitectureThe home was constructed from Autoclaved Aerated Concrete. This and other recycled and green products helpe3d to make this home a sustainable option for future BRZ homes.4
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Spring Island Cottage by BRZ ArchitectureLED lights and Energy Star appliances helped to make the kitchen a sustainable design piece for this home.6
Spring Island Cottage by BRZ ArchitectureReclaimed wood throughout the interiors, water usage management, energy usage management, construction waste reduction, and recycled or green materials helped to push the home into LEED Platinum consideration.7
Spring Island Cottage by BRZ Architecture"A rustic stained concrete floor, wood paneling, a wall of windows and a massive reclaimed beam create an impression that the living room and kitchen / dining area are different rooms." - BRZ Architecture8
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Spring Island Cottage by BRZ ArchitectureThe coziness of the home is part of the Lowcountry design aesthetic. The color, light, and amenities of this home are among the attraction of living in the Spring Island community. Most of the homes are designed in a similar manner.10
Spring Island Cottage by BRZ ArchitectureNatural light is also part of the sustainable design features of this home. Less interior lighting is required due to these windows.11
Spring Island Cottage by BRZ ArchitectureModern touches throughout this home help to bring the Lowcountry design aesthetic into the 21st century. The bathroom is one of these areas that helps to demonstrate this point.12
