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Conduit Development Expands Foray into Eco-Friendly Building Movement
Architecture, Earth-First Sustainability Unite in Stunning Ocean-Bluff Long Beach Home
Long Beach, Calif., October 1, 2010—Conduit Development, a leading Southern California sustainable builder and developer, has embarked on yet another benchmark endeavor in sustainable green building. Perched high atop the oceanfront bluffs along the Ocean Blvd. historic district in Long Beach, Calif., their latest project—a brand new, 8,000 sq. ft., two-story home currently under construction–is already setting a new standard for eco-friendly construction.
The owners originally worked on plans that called for a traditional, type V wood-frame structure. After a series of meetings with Conduit, they came to realize the remarkable opportunity to create not just a house, but a fully sustainable dream home that would withstand the test of time and realize thousands of dollars in long-terms savings. All for equivalent building costs.
As turn-key builders of commercial and residential properties—as well as highly regarded experts in the growing field of eco-friendly building practices—the Conduit team worked with diligently with the architectural plans and structural engineers to accommodate Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) technology. Made of energy-saving expanded polystyrene (EPS), these igloo-like blocks are stacked like Legos, then filled with concrete to create stable, durable and sustainable walls and foundations. By incorporating ICF technology into the very core of their new home, as well as through use of the Hambro Composite Concrete Floor System, the homeowners will use 30-50% less energy use for heating and cooling, enjoy superior sound insulation, and benefit from wind, fire, insect and rodent resistance. Collectively, these benefits will help create a safe, quiet and comfortable living environment for many years—four times longer than traditional wood frame construction, according to industry experts—while realizing significant savings in heating, cooling and maintenance costs.
Working with the team at Conduit to chart a new ICF course was only one of the first eco-forward steps taken by the homeowners. Relying heavily on Conduit’s knowledge and expertise in sustainable green building, the hand-deconstruction and re-building process has and will continue to showcase a myriad of Earth-friendly practices designed to minimize wasteful energy use, maximize efficiency, enhance property value and conserve vital natural resources. Here are a few examples:
Eco-Friendly Building Practices Being Incorporated into the Long Beach Bluff “Green” Home:
- Hand-deconstructed material recycled for re-use
- 75% on-site waste reduction during construction
- Foundation and walls constructed using innovative ICF technology for maximum insulation and efficiency
- Floors constructed of Hambro Composite Concrete Floor System, which is made of 100% recycled materials
- Zero waste from foundation and wall construction—leftover ICF materials are recycled and used as insulation
- Light gauge steel interior walls
- Energy-efficient photovoltaic solar panels
- Temperature-resistant, flexible Pex pipes
- Drought-tolerant gardens to minimize water use and soil run-off
- Acrylic modified stucco for added protection against weather extremes, as well as fungus and mildew
Thanks to these eco-friendly, energy-saving steps being undertaken by Conduit Development in partnership with the homeowners, this stunning Long Beach home promises to set a new building standard throughout Long Beach and Southern California.
Currently under construction, this landmark project is estimated to be complete by the Spring 2011. To tour the construction site and learn more about the sustainable building practices implemented by Conduit, including ICF construction, call 562-430-3727.
About Conduit Development:
Based in Long Beach, Calif., Conduit Development is a fully integrated, full-service residential and commercial construction firm specializing in green building practices. Recently, the firm was honored by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce for taking a leardership role in earth-friendly and sustainable contributions in Southern California.
Under the leadership of COO Simon Gonzales, an industry veteran with more than 30 years of construction experience, and CEO Denise C. Gonzales, Conduit approaches every project with an Earth-first attitude, saving clients thousands of dollars over time by making buildings more efficient and sustainable from the very beginning. With environmentally friendly building practices quickly becoming the norm, Conduit also conducts Sustainable Green Building Workshops for students, contractors, architects, engineers and other forward-thinking building professionals. To learn more about these one-day seminars, log on to www.conduitdevelopment.com/workshops.
