Watershed Architects is the recipient of a JRGBC Green Building Leadership Award for the residential project “The Phoenix.”  Awards were announced yesterday at the 7th Annual JRGBC Green Building Leadership Awards ceremony held at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center.

The Phoenix project, located at 1417 Grove Avenue in Richmond’s Fan district, earned a LEED Gold rating and boasts a wealth of sustainable design features.

From the outset, “The Phoenix” was a fitting moniker for the 1417 Grove rehab, as it was a project born of commitment to breathing new life and vitality into the burned-out shell of 1920′s row house: rising from the ashes of a devastating fire, the property was transformed into a modern home that exemplifies healthy design, both on a personal and planetary level.

An overarching goal of the project was to take the energy profile of this 100+ year old building to the highest level possible. The building’s environmental integrity is manifested in storm water management through a living roof, rainwater harvest, rain garden and pervious paving; reclaimed flooring, regionally harvested cladding & decking, non-Portland cement plaster, non-toxic paints, an interior living wall. Also, extensive envelope improvements (low energy fixtures, closed cell foam insulation, high performing windows, etc.) are complimented by a PV array that occupies the original low-slope main roof, as well as a solar thermal system that supports primary hot water needs.

More information and images can be found on the Watershed website  Grove Avenue Project Page, the Grove Avenue Green House Project Blog, and in our Facebook and Flickr photo albums listed below.

Grove Avenue Facebook Images by Jeff Saxman
Grove Avenue Green Roof & Living Wall Images
Grove Avenue Flickr Set
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