Concord Green Home

Concord Green Home

The judges appreciated how well the Concord Green Home melded with the traditional New England vernacular of the neighborhood. The panelized structure allowed for quick assembly and less exposure of building materials to the elements. Icynene open-cell spray-foam insulation reaches R-51 in the roof; the walls features 2 inches of Owens Corning foam board plus spray foam to achieve R-26.

Concord Green Home

Skylights flood the kitchen with light. The team reclaimed the Sub-Zero refrigerator and Miele dishwasher from the previous home and added a Bertrazzoni dual-fuel range and Electrolux Energy Star-rated washer. Portions of the cabinetry also were saved, supplemented by matching custom units by local craftsmen. The island is outfitted with a J. Aaron concete countertop; Longleaf Lumber’s reclaimed antique quartersawn heart pine was used for the rest of the countertops.

Concord Green Home

Locally sourced bluestone graces the front entryway.

Concord Green Home

Open and laden with windows, the three-story stairwell brings in light, captures cool northern breezes, and exhausts heat. The windows on the left funnel light into a small interior bathroom.

Concord Green Home

The master bath seamlessly blends traditional elements—such as the antique pine work table top with reclaimed base and Rohl Country Bath faucets—with a decidedly modern, all-glass shower and a Toto Aquia dual-flush toilet.

Concord Green Home

To accommodate a wheelchair in this small first-floor bathroom, the designers took a "wet room" approach, turning the whole room into a shower. The transom windows bring in outside light through the wrap-around stairwell. The countertop is made with a piece of remnant marble.

Concord Green Home

Heating is provided by Weil-McLain’s hot-water radiant heat on the first floor and Myson hot-water radiators on the second floor. Thanks to ceiling fans and optimal cross-ventilation, the house does not require air conditioning, although it is designed to accept ductless mini-splits later, if desired.

Concord Green Home

Longleaf Lumber provided reclaimed quartersawn antique heart pine for the flooring. No-VOC Mythic paint adorns the walls.

Concord Green Home

First-floor plan

Concord Green Home

Second-floor plan

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