Driveway Installation

The driveway has been excavated and installation of materials has begun. Twelve inches of VDOT #57 stone and clean masonry sand have been compacted in lifts. This material will allow storm water to easily penetrate the ground and then slowly infiltrate into the soil and recharge the aquifer below. On top of this base we are installing a plastic ring system that will allow us to grow grass on the driveway. The rings keep the plant roots from being crushed and thus the driveway remains attractive as the grass does not die from being driven on. These methods of constructing a driveway keep storm water on site which reduces pollution of the Chesapeake Bay and reduces flooding of Norfolk's streets.

Tile Installation

Tile installation in the master bath has begun.

Drywall

Drywall has been hung and is ready to be finished.

Dense Pack Cellulose Insulation

We have insulated all exterior walls and the roof with a blown in insulation. The material consists mostly of paper that is at least 90% post-consumer recycled. This insulation provides the bulk of our thermal barrier with the outside environment.

Spray Foam Insulation

We are flash coating all exterior walls and roof lines with a closed cell polyurethane foam insulation. The insulation has a high R-Value but we mostly count on it to seal all gaps and cracks in our building "envelope". The envelope encompasses the area that we will condition with our HVAC systems.

Siding

Vinyl siding is being installed. We chose a soffit material oriented vertically and horizontally to give interesting detail. The more modern pieces of the home will receive Hardie paneling.

Framing, Roofing, and Windows

Framing and roofing are almost complete. Windows and exterior doors have been installed in main house and will go into the garage soon.

Second Floor Framing

Most of the second floor framing has been completed and some roof members have been installed.

First Floor Framing

Framing has begun and most of the first floor is complete. Engineered joists and beams have been used to carry the loads across the open floor plan.

Utility Installation and Block Completion

All CMU block has been installed and waterproofed. Water and sewer connections have been completed. The first floor lumber has arrived and framing will begin soon.

CMU Insulation

The concrete block has been filled with Tripolymer two part foam insulation. It has a shaving cream consistency when wet and a powder/plaster texture when dry. This insulation brings the total R value of the block wall to R-17.7.

Slab Poured and Finished

The concrete slab has been poured and troweled smooth. Saw cuts have been made to add visual interest and reduce random cracking potential.

Slab Preparation

The foundation has been prepared for the concrete to be poured. Two inch insulation board has been installed over the entire area where the concrete floor will be. A vapor barrier and wire mesh has been added to complete the preparation.

Block and Plumbing

The first three courses of block have been layed and waterproofed. Rigid insulation board has been installed vertically on the inside of the block. The plumbing that will be in the concrete slab has been roughed in.

Foundation Footers

Footers have been dug and poured. Surveyor has completed the block point survey and CMU installation begins soon.

Site Preservation

The Site Preservation Plan has been implemented as part of LEED-H requirements. This improves the quality and reduces the quantity of stormwater runoff during construction. Miss Utility has completed their markings and ground breaking will occur soon.

Site Preparation

As work continues on the building plans, temporary power and signage have been erected on the lot.

Existing Site

The existing site is rectangular in shape and has 50' of frontage on W 30th Street and 105' of frontage on Colonial Ave.

Design Charrette

Collaboration between GreenBuildIt team members and sub contractors has been occurring for months. Pictured is a design charrette held to help incorporate as many sustainable features as possible. This facet of integrated design contributes points in the LEED system.