DiNuovo-Linkkila Residence

Sierra Pacific Urban Awning windows with U factor 0.3 and Low E-272 glazing were used and provide a balance of solar gain during cold months and reflection of intense light of summer months.  Site and home placement results in significant passive solar gain during winter months.  Awning openings provide cross-flow cooling from summer breezes emanating from the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Ducoterra SolaRay 240 V Infrared Heating Ceiling Panels used in entry/mud room & bathroom (product qualifies for LEED certification).

The home's siding is primarily reclaimed saltwater log-boom lumber that was rough-cut and treated with ECO anti-fungal, a non toxic wood stain and treatment with just one application,no need to ever re-stain or maintain. Roof, soffits and glulam end caps are protected by low maintenance, EnergyStar-listed Taylor Metal material. Ceilings are tongue and groove paneling, also sourced from reclaimed/discarded log boom logs, that were white-washed with odorless, water-based SAMAN stain.  Interior features include reclaimed freshwater pilings recovered from razed piers on Lake Washington, near Seattle.  Amorim Cork flooring was used in entry/mud room.  This low VOC material is sustainably-harvested from live cork oak trees each nine years and provides additional thermal insulation over slab floor.

Wood floors and interior staircase feature earth-friendly bamboo that regenerates at 15x the rate of wood such as pine.  All tile and countertops are of natural stone tile including granite, slate, travertine & limestone.

The home is surrounded only by mixed natural vegetation; rhododendrons, honeysuckle, madrona, manzanita, salal, Oregon grape, fir, hemlock, cedar and alder.  The intent is to preserve water and allow the site to return to its mixed-flora natural state that will sustain resident wildlife.