EcoModern LEED Gold Certified Farmhouse
11191 Valley Heights Circle NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

First LEED Certified Home on Bainbridge
Progressive Passive Solar Design,
by AIA Architect Russel Hamlet
8KW Photovoltaic & Solar Hot Water Systems

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Green Features
8 kw Photovoltaic System
Passive Solar Design
Solar Hot Water
Rainscreen Siding
Advanced Framing
Non-Toxic Soy Based Insulation
Above Code R-Values
Energy Efficient Appliances
Dual Flush Toilets
Reclaimed Wood
Concrete, Bamboo & Marmoleum Floors
Radiant Floor Heating
Non-toxic Paints & Finishes
Whole House Fresh Air Exchanger
High-efficiency Electric Boiler
Wood Burning Stove
Plug-In Vehicle Charging
Low Maintenance & Drought Tolerant Landscaping



What Makes This a Net Zero Energy Home?
An 8 Kilowatt PV array, grid tied to Puget Sound Energy (PSE). PSE pays $.15 per kilowatt generated and “banks” watts generated in the summer for use in the fall and winter. The PVs will generate approximately 9,200 kilowatts/year and average household consumption is 9,000. This means the homeowner will receive $1,350/year from PSE for the electricity generated until 2014 and possibly beyond w/ new legislation.


What Does Being LEED Certified Mean?
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ encourages and accelerates global adoption of sustainable green building and development practices through the creation and implementation of universally understood and accepted tools and performance criteria. A LEED certified home uses less energy, water and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. Established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).