Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc and HJL Construction Management Services, LLC are pleased to announce that the Topel Residence has earned Silver Certification from the US Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes program. Constructed in 2007-2008, the home is the first LEED for Homes certified residence in Chester County, PA. The home was also awarded Energy Star home certification with a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rating of 51, a full 34 points below the Energy Star target threshold. The Topel Residence is a hybrid construction bringing together timber framing with Structural Insulated Panels to form a framework that rests on a Superior Wall foundation. Built almost entirely off-site, little waste was generated during construction. The focus of the design and construction team was to reduce the home’s impact on the environment by sourcing materials locally and with high recycled content, minimizing site disturbance, installing energy and water efficient systems and appliances, installing native plant landscaping and implementing innovative green building techniques that include installing a sedum planted roof, natural ventilation and rain gardens for on-site stormwater recharge. The design team included: Matthew Moger from Lyman Perry Architects, Jonathan Alderson from Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects, Tad Radzinski from Sustainable Solutions Corporation and Hugh Lofting and Amy Cornelius from Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc and HJL Construction Management Services, LLC. “We are very proud of this achievement and of all of the members of the construction team.” says Hugh Lofting, “Ave and Vicki Topel are wonderful clients that weren’t too sure about green construction at first but became increasingly interested and knowledgeable as the design and construction of their home proceeded. Now they are committed to green construction and green, healthy, sustainable living.” LEED for Homes is a nationally recognized, third-party certification system that’s based on measurable results. As such, LEED for Homes recognizes the highest quality in green homebuilding. LEED certified homes are energy efficient, durable, use non-toxic building materials, are water-smart, and respect the environment in which they’re constructed. For more information about LEED for Homes follow this link: www.usgbc.org/LEED/homes/. For more information about the Topel Residence follow these links: http://www.hughloftingtimberframe.com/Green/Topel.html http://www.hughloftingtimberframe.com/framers_gallery/topel/index.html Company Information For over 30 years, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc has been committed to the highest level of professionalism. Incorporating advanced technology with old world craftsmanship, Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc. is dedicated to hand-crafting energy-efficient homes and structures that are elegant and distinctive. One at a time. Contact Information Hugh Lofting Timber Framing, Inc, 339 Lamborntown Road, West Grove, PA 19390, 610-444-5382 ph 610-869-3589 fax, hugh@hughloftingtimberframe.com, att: Amy Cornelius or Hugh Lofting
