![]() ![]() The porous concrete driveway leading to the Ranch House aids with groundwater filtration and mitigates storm-water runoff. Cork in the flooring, sunflower husks in countertops, wheat waste in cabinets and ceilings, and salvaged timbers used in flooring and ceiling trusses are among the reclaimed or rapidly-renewable resources on display at the Ranch House. Wind credits offset the remainder of the energy use, making the Ranch House a net-zero consumption facility.Īpproximately 89% of construction waste at the Ranch House was recycled, and materials were re-used on-site where possible. A photovoltaic (solar) energy system provides about half the building's power, while natural lighting, EnergyStar appliances, and efficient ductwork save approximately 57 percent of energy annually. Through the incorporation of efficient appliances, weather-based irrigation and low-water plant palettes, combined annual estimated water savings are 70 percent, or more than one million gallons saved per year. Resource Conservation, Recycling and Reuse Standard Pacific Homes constructed the Ranch House at Del Sur, and Benchmark Landscape provided landscape installation services. Landscape architecture was provided by Vita Planning & Landscape Architecture and Wimmer Yamada and Caughey, and interior design was provided by San Diego-based Design Line Interiors. Everything from the land planning to the recycling of construction waste to the use of Earth-friendly materials and techniques is part of the Del Sur green building strategy."įullerton Architects P.C., of Kalispell, MT provided architectural design services, in consultation with LEED consultant Hernando Miranda of Soltierra, Inc. "The Ranch House is the focal point of the Del Sur vision: celebrating heritage, craftsmanship and sustainability. "We're honored that the Ranch House has been recognized by the Green Building Council with its highest rating," said Fred Maas, president and CEO of Black Mountain Ranch LLC, developer of the 1,800-acre Del Sur. In addition, the Ranch House is actively promoted as a showcase and resource to all San Diegans to encourage learning about - and committing - to environmental stewardship. Many Ranch House features are available as standard or options to the 2,500 homes under construction at Del Sur. Of the approximately 680 LEED-NC (new construction) certified buildings in the world, only 28 have achieved Platinum certification. ![]() The Ranch House will be a model for master-planned community development." "As a visitor information and resource center, the Ranch House will serve as an example to the community as well as raise awareness among consumers and new home builders. "The Ranch House is to be commended for its LEED Platinum Certification," said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. With a point score of 59 out of a total 69 points possible, the 3,000-square-foot Ranch House is the first private-enterprise, new construction building to achieve Platinum rating in California, and San Diego's first Platinum-rated structure. Green Building Council and the most widely recognized standard worldwide for sustainable, high-performance, low-energy-use buildings. San Diego, CA - The Ranch House at Del Sur, the information center for the newly opened master-planned community by Black Mountain Ranch LLC in north San Diego, last week was awarded a Platinum LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, a program of the U.S. ![]()
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