Page 31 - Green Builder March-April 2017 Issue

The site is special. Located on Vancouver Lake in southern
Durable materials. Washington, it includes mature trees, blackberry bushes and a
natural meadow. It is also near an eagle preserve. Hale and his wife,
Western red cedar siding and Heather Carpenter, wanted to maximize the natural assets, including
fiber cement panels installed spectacular views of the lake. They also wanted to minimize the
with a rainscreen contribute project’s impact on its surroundings, and to protect—maybe even
to a long-lasting exterior. restore—native habitat.
The couple drove much of the sustainability agenda, including
commitments to superior indoor air quality, LED and Dark Sky-
certified fixtures, by using only FSC-certified wood, and sourcing

BATHROOM

CLOSET

DECK

MASTER
BEDROOM

LIBRARY/
OFFICE

OPEN TO
KITCHEN
BELOW

Thoughtful sourcing.

Home components were
carefully selected, such as USAP
Cem-Clad fiber cement panels LIVING AND
DINING
and plumbing fixtures from less ROOM
than 150 miles away, only FSC-
certified wood, and countertops
made from reclaimed pallets,
concrete and recycled glass. Main Level

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