Rebuilding Sarasota's existing homes and designing new sustainable, eco friendly, green homes according to state of the art green standards and practices using sustainable and renewable materials and energy efficient design.
 


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We can design and build a new green home in Sarasota by using sustainable building practices, renewable materials and energy efficient design. Sustainable Commercial Construction by LEEP Accredited Professionals  We can design and build a new green home addition to your existing home in Sarasota We can retrofit older homes and remodel your home into a green home in Sarasota. Modern Green Sarasota School Vernacular on Lido Shores


 
 

“After 3 months of extreem retrofitting the Wright’s have what appears to be a brand new home, rated to withstand a 150 mph wind storm, with substantially reduced energy, water, sewer and insurance costs..  Their new landscape will virtually eliminate their need for pesticides, fertilizers and irrigation – all which used to run-off directly into the bay.”  

- Steve Ellis, MyGreenBuildings

 
 

A note from the owner:

Dear Jim,

I want to thank you for all of your efforts, expertise and patience with us to make our home like new.  We are so happy with the result.  I must admit I had missed your smile in the morning once the project was complete.  You were a joy to work with.

Many Thanks,

Carmela and Gary

 

 

From Rendering to Reality -- The following Images chronicle approximately 3 months worth of work that transformed an older non-performing structure into a true "High-Performance" home.

Prior to Retrofit and Renovation - Front Elevation

3D model of redesigned front-entry, eyebrow, and roof

After - Front Elevation

The following numbered photos show the project under various stages of completion along with a description for each image.

1. Removing original shed roof entry overhang

3. Rear porch removed and weather protected

5. Preparing connection for expanded rear deck

7. Installing hurricane tie-down's along exterior walls

9. Framing deck

11. Exterior walls awaiting insulation - concrete work on new entry

13, Insulation detail

15. Bored and filled Block walls with urethane foam insulation

17. New Energy-star insulated, Low-E, Impact windows, lath to receive stucco

19. Behind the scaffolding the house is taking shape

21. 3D model of front entry design

23. Preparing for new drive

25. Pouring new drive

27. Tile install on rear ground level porch

29. Stairs to upper deck being installed

31.  Plants in the entry planters

Bay Front Retrofit

MyGreenBuildings was contracted to complete a high-performance retrofit and facelift of the Venice bay-front home of Dr. Gary and Carmella Wright.  Their home received a total facelift and rennovation, including;

  • strapping the roof structure and walls to the concrete foundation

  • insulation of all exterior walls, sealing the attic and soffit vents

  • insulation of the underside of the roof plane

  • re-sizing the HVAC equipment

  • installing a solar hot water heater

  • installing a new roof with secondary water-proof barrier

  • re-landscaping with drought tolerant Florida Friendly yard. 

 

Prior to Retrofit and Renovation - Rear Elevation

3D Model of redesigned rear entertainment deck under new roof

After - Bayfront Elevation with larger terrace

 

 

2. Pouring Footers for the new entry feature

4. Laying block for front entry

6. Forming tie-beams

8. Tie-down detail

10. Hanging new roof trusses over deck

12. Insulation of exterior walls

14. Insulation of interior roof plane

16. Zip panel becomes one of 3 watertight layers for new roof

18. Scaffolding with safety railing

20. FInished Trex Decking

22. Front entry nearing completion

 

24. Native landscape planning

26. New drive and path curing

28. Lanai screening and rails installed

30. Front entry getting close to complete

 
 


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