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Michael Gardner, principal of studio g ARCHI-
TECTURE, recently implemented several green
building strategies that earned LEED Silver certifica-
tion on a home in Spanish Trail. The home is the
third LEED certified residential project by Gardner
and one of only 68 homes at the time with LEED
certification in Southern Nevada. His two other
LEED certified homes received Platinum status, the
highest level of certification designated by the U.S.
Green Building Council.
“The homeowners wanted to ensure that only
healthy, non-toxic construction materials were used
throughout the home,” he said. “A LEED home is
put together with the goal of creating a healthy living
space. We were able to create that environment by
adhering to several criteria that encompass a green
lifestyle.”
The home was built with a ventilation system that
brings outdoor air inside aiding in cleaner air, and
indoor moisture control along with high-efficiency
air filters are in place to help prevent allergens from
forming, according to Gardner.
In addition, cost-effective measures were taken
such as sealing and insulation throughout the home
to help offset the costs of heating and cooling.
Two home sites were combined to build the
8,120-square-foot single-story residence, which
features four bedrooms, a library, media room and
wine room in one section of the home. Two home
offices and an expansive gym are situated on the op-
posite side to create a separate work area and exercise
space. A four-car garage and separate two-car garage
allows for ample car and storage space.
“The home was designed with a modern aes-
thetic, which is not common for a home in Spanish
Trail,” said Gardner. “The single-story design en-
abled us to make great use of the space and provided
better opportunities for energy saving elements.”

While Studio g ARCHITECTURE was the lead
architect for the home, it was a team effort to achieve
the LEED certification. Additional companies in-
volved include:

» Element Building Company ......general contractor

» Sage Design Studios ...................landscape architect

» Greenscapes of Nevada .............landscape contractor

» Two Trails ...................................sustainable building consultant

» Taney Engineering .....................civil engineer

» HPA Consulting Engineers ........plumbing & electrical engineer

» Comfort Engineering, Inc ..........mechanical engineer

» Rim Rock Engineering ...............structural engineer

» Amore Interiors ..........................interior design

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