Insider spoke with a Phoenix sustainable-construction consultant and homeowner taking strides to not only incorporate the latest tech into new homes but also use safe, natural building materials whenever possible. Presented by SiemensUSA.
Insider spoke with a Phoenix sustainable-construction consultant and homeowner taking strides to not only incorporate the latest tech into new homes but also use safe, natural building materials whenever possible. Making a home sustainable in Phoenix requires more than simple upgrades like solar panels or electric-car chargers, said Lucas Johnson of Vali Homes, a company that consults with homeowners and builders on sustainable development.
Phoenix homes need to be properly insulated because of the extreme heat and weather conditions, and it's common to find long, low-slung single-story ranch houses in the area, which helps prevent heat from rising and stifling additional floors. While the"desert-optimized, future-proofed" homes offer sustainability and functionality, they aren't cheap: A three-bedroom, 2,350-square-foot floor plan starts at $1.65 million. Last year, Gerald Leenerts, a Phoenix-area homeowner, set out to make his home more sustainable.increasingly popular"anti-lawn" movement
Gerald Leenerts used natural Havelock Wool insulation for his accessory dwelling unit instead of spray foam or fiberglass insulation.Instead, the compromise with the city was that Leenerts could build a new 1,000-square-foot accessory dwelling unit — essentially a tiny guest house — on the property, and he hired Vali Homes to help with planning and design.
The new ADU has a metal roof that directs rain to water-collection barrels that Leenerts can then use for gardening. Inside, the tiny home has high-efficiency showerheads and faucets to reduce water consumption.
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