New Orleans’ Sustainable Home Model to Promote Green Materials, Appliances, Equipment, and Furnishings that can be packaged and shipped internationally.
New Orleans, LA, August 9, 2011 – The construction of the Sunshower SSIP Models designed by architects Judith Kinnard and Tiffany Lin, winners of the 2010 REOSE Sustainable Design Competition, is underway in New Orleans. “This design stood out as a model that was both attractive in appearance, but also smart and functional in terms of energy efficiency and ability to weather the toughest storms and conditions,” said Joseph Basilice, President of Oceansafe. OceanSafe, the premier manufacturer of durable and energy-efficient Steel Structural Insulated Panels, The ReGen Group, sustainable design consultants, C&G Construction, a leading green residential and commercial contractor, and Woodward Design+Build, the largest Design + Build contractor in Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region have entered into a strategic partnership to produce this winning model, REOSE’s first sustainable prototype in New Orleans. The four associated companies are poised to begin to manufacture, package, sell and market fully functional sustainable building kits in the US and abroad.
The REOSE Sunshower SSIP Model is located at 222 Harrison Avenue in the Lakeview Neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. The rapid construction of this model will take place over the next several weeks and will be the premier example of green and sustainable construction. Builders, local and international dignitaries, green building organizations, media and people from around the world will be provided opportunities to tour the project and be present for building milestones. The public will experience the latest in green technology, materials and building design. With the help of preferred vendors, everyone will see what a truly sustainable home looks like and experience what it would be like to live in one. Onsite property tours are available by appointment.
Each REOSE home building kit includes all the materials required to achieve a safe, healthy, comfortable and enduring level of building performance, while meeting all of its energy and water needs, even in extreme environments. Sponsoring companies have agreed to donate the materials and equipment for the interior and exterior of the dwelling, and to also collaborate as to renewable energy components, HVAC, lighting, decking and interior framing, windows, doors, furniture, cabinets, appliances, flooring, and home décor for the project.
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