Markos’ Home in Berkeley

Markos’ home was a down-to-the-studs remodel, designed by architect Sarah Van Laanen and built by contractor Carlos Castellanos. Walls were thickened for increased insulation, inspired by passive house strategies to shrink the energy footprint.

ENERGY & EFFICIENCY

• Rooftop Solar

• Solar Storage batteries: Tesla Powerwalls installed by SemperSolaris

• Energy Calculations performed by: Beyond Efficiency

• Passive house features: copious insulation in walls, floor, ceiling, double pane windows, passive solar, and heat recovery ventilation system.

ELECTRIFICATION

• Heat Pump HVAC: Mitsubishi, installed by Atlas Heating and Air Conditioning. One ductless ceiling cassette serves whole upstairs living space. One ductless wall unit serves downstairs studio.

• Heat Pump Water Heater: Sanden

• Induction Cooktop: GE Cafe Series Induction Cooktop

• All-in-one Clothes Washer & Dryer: LG Signature

WATER CONSERVATION

• All low-flow faucets and fixtures

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE

• Native plants

OTHER

• Online Apps for Tracking Energy and Water Use: Flo for water, Sense for electricity, Tesla for battery, grid and solar