Last November, Campaigne Kestner Architects completed construction on the first LEED for Homes, Certified Gold project in Connecticut. They named it Tall Timbers.
We’re finalizing construction documents for a green renovation in Pleasantville and the project team was debating the use of AZEK trimboards and Hardie siding. This project used both materials in combination with farmed white cedar.
From ck-architects.com:
Durability and low maintenance where priorities of the design. We used deep overhangs to protect the siding, while enhancing the craftsman feel. Cement siding was used as a band closest to the ground to minimize splash back damage while farmed white cedar siding was used in the areas under protecting overhangs. Vinyl clad high efficiency windows and solid pvc azek trim further extended the maintenance cycle of the home. We used hardiboard panel siding with azek battens to distinguish the garage from the house and the texture of the siding and trim details give the smaller home an elegance the owner desired. Locally quarried crushed stone and patio materials were used in the hardscaping and the landscaping used non invasive drought tolerant plants, with minimized lawn area. Inside we used environmentally friendly materials such as prefinished bamboo floors, MDF doors, and American cherry for the numerous built ins and accents.
Read more about Tall Timbers by CK Architects.
Read more about Hardie’s green products.
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