On an unusually small Mission District lot, this completely green 3-unit building is built with sustainable principles as defining forces. Broad expanses of insulated glazing provide panoramic city views, while a rich palette of reclaimed and renewable materials provide warmth and spatial definition. A living roof, solar electric panels, hydronic heating, denim insulation, reclaimed and engineered lumber, high efficiency water heaters, recycled glass tiles and counters, and low VOC paints are among the environmentally sensitive tools utilized. |