"When it comes to design and construction, Conduit can get the job done. My wife and I always seem to come up with home improvement ideas that would cause any other contractor to just walk away. Simon and his team are always patient and accommodating with sound solutions. We love the fact that they are easily accessible and outstanding with their follow-through. They get the job done right."

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Architect: Bill Renshaw
Engineer: Lovelace Engineering, Inc. | www.lovelaceeng.com
General Contractor: Conduit Development, Inc.

Project Specs
Project Size: Two-story 8,000 Sq. Ft. with Guest House
Architectural Style: Prairie Design located in Historical District of Long Beach, CA
Number of bedrooms: Main House - 3 bedrooms | Guest House: 2 Bedrooms
Project Type: Two-story Custom Single-Family Residential

Building Envelope
Exterior Walls: Amvic Insulated Concrete Form (ICF)
Structural Floor: System - Hambro Composite Concrete Floor
Interior Walls: Light Steel Gauge

Time Line:
Project Started: Summer 2010
Project Completion: Fall 2011

  • Perched high atop the oceanfront bluffs along the Ocean Blvd. historic district in Long Beach, Calif., setting a new standard for eco-friendly construction.
  • The owners originally worked on plans that called for a traditional, type V wood-frame structure. After a series of meetings with Conduit, they came to realize the remarkable opportunity to create not just a house, but a fully sustainable dream home that would withstand the test of time and realize thousands of dollars in long-terms savings. All for equivalent building costs.
  • By incorporating ICF technology into the very core of their new home, as well as through use of the Hambro Composite Concrete Floor System, the homeowners will use 30-50% less energy use for heating and cooling, enjoy superior sound insulation, and benefit from wind, fire, insect and rodent resistance. Collectively, these benefits will help create a safe, quiet and comfortable living environment for many years—four times longer than traditional wood frame construction, according to industry experts—while realizing significant savings in heating, cooling and maintenance costs.

Equivalent to: Silver LEED Rating by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

Recycled or Recyclable Building Materials

  • Hand deconstruction of original property for materials to be reused
  • 75% on-site waste reduction during construction
  • Floors constructed of Hambro Composite Concrete Floor System, which is made of 100% recycled materials
  • Fly-ash in concrete to reduce cement usage and recycle coal by-products

Energy Efficient Design

  • Solar panels to supplement utilities
  • Meets or exceeds by 10% the California Title 24 energy efficiency requirements
  • Dual-glazed, low-emissivity windows
  • Increased building insulation values in walls, floor and roof
  • Interior walls constructed from recycled light gauge steel
  • Energy Star appliances
  • Tankless or high-efficiency water heaters, which use less energy than conventional water heaters

Water Usage Efficiency

  • Water recovery system for reuse in landscaping
  • Ultra low-flow toilets, showerheads and faucets
  • Low-water usage plants
  • Water-efficient irrigation

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