A panel of ten jurors selected the four winning designs out of 49 entries from around the country. Two of the entries were from emerging professionals and the other two were student led design projects. The affordable, single-family houses are between 720 and 880 sq ft and are designed to meet LEED Platinum standards as well as be ADA-compliant (American Disabilities Act). Each house also has a distinct style that pays respect to the Broadmoor neighborhood aesthetic, and to ensure neighborhood accord, they were even voted on by members of the community earlier this summer.
The Broadmoor neighborhood suffered severe damage during Hurricane Katrine, finding itself 6-10 feet underwater, and still, 20% of the properties in the area have yet to undergo any renovation. The Salvation Army’s EnviRenew program has pledged to help the neighborhood with its recovery efforts as well as others. The competition was put together by the USGBC in collaboration with Salvation Army’s EnviRenew with the aim of helping the recovery and rebuilding effort in New Orleans. All four winning designs will be eventually be constructed in the Broadmoor neighborhood by EnviRenew.
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Recently, the Natural Talent Design Competition announced four winning sustainable and affordable homes for the Broadmoor neighborhood in New Orleans. Each winning entry is part of a series of homes all designed to LEED Platinum standards. Not only are these homes eco-friendly, but they have been planned to be low-cost, handicap accessible, and most importantly for this Louisiana area, hurricane resistant. Read on to find out more about these award-winning designs, which will soon be built in the…
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“The Little Easy” by Zero Energy Design and FreeGreen.com
The Little Easy was designed by Cornell University’s 2005 DOE Solar Decathlon Team, who after graduation, formed FreeGreen.com and ZeroEnergy Design, an architecture and energy consulting firm.
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“The Little Easy” by Zero Energy Design and FreeGreen.com
The two bedroom house includes an outdoor porch that extends out the living area to make the home feel more spacious. The porch also includes a vertical garden with a series of planter of
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“The Little Easy” by Zero Energy Design and FreeGreen.com
The home is wheelchair accessible with a lift, is resistant to 150 mph hurricane winds, hosts a rainwater collection system and much more.
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“Ramped Up” by Buro Happold Consulting Engineers and Rogers Marvel Architects
Ramped Up is an long and narrow elevated home adapted from the traditional shotgun typology and accessed via deck ramps for wheelchair accessibility.
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“Ramped Up” by Buro Happold Consulting Engineers and Rogers Marvel Architects
A rainwater harvesting system mitigates storm water runoff, reducing the impact of heavy rains on the city’s overburdened storm drainage system and covers 100% of the home’s irrigation demand.
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“Ramped Up” by Buro Happold Consulting Engineers and Rogers Marvel Architects
Windows and ceiling fans were strategically placed to promote passive ventilation during fall and spring. The side deck connects to the backyard and garden for a large and long outdoor living area.
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“Ramped Up” by Buro Happold Consulting Engineers and Rogers Marvel Architects
The home is largely built with wood using Advanced Wall Framing and “hurricane straps” in order reinforce the home against hurricane winds.
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“E.A.S.Y. House” by Carnegie Mellon architecture student, Wuijoon Ha
Keeping it simple was the main idea behind Ha’s concept – the house was designed to be both easy to build as easy to maintain.
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“E.A.S.Y. House” by Carnegie Mellon architecture student, Wuijoon Ha
The home is to be built with SIPs and modular construction based on a 2′ increment and includes operable skylights, a green roof and a wheelchair lift.
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“Broadmoore Residence” by Greenboy Design
This two bedroom home is the other winning student project design by a University of Hawaii design team called Greenboy Design. Their design is elevated 8′ above grade to include a carport underneath.
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“Broadmoore Residence” by Greenboy Design
Passive design, operable windows and vents and orientation help this home reduce energy needs while a solar system on the roof provides a bit extra.
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“Broadmoore Residence” by Greenboy Design
A 96 foot sloped ramp skirts the side of the home and provides wheelchair access to the house. In addition, a staircase at the front provides quicker access and a wheelchair lift provides another route into the house.
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