PLAYA, a 4,300 square foot, "living laboratory of green design, materials and innovation" is an important project - a project which Go Green Construction is proud to show off. The Go Green Home is a remarkable representation of the future - and present - of green construction.

As a growing company on the cutting edge, Go Green Construction offers ecologically sustainable solutions for new construction projects and remodels. For 14 years, Go Green Construction has offered their expertise in consultation, design and construction services.

Go Green Construction provides services in:

• General Contracting
• Construction Management
• Green Consulting and Design
• LEED Planning and Consulting
• Solar Panel Installation
• Spray Foam Insulation
• Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
• Energy Efficiency Experts

A Go Green Construction project will ultimately save you money as well as:
Energy: A Go Green Construction implements the highest quality insulation, electrical systems, heating & cooling systems, solar panels. Every project is complete with EnergyStar windows and appliances.  
Water: A Go Green Construction incorporates Greywater plumbing and recycling, as well as water-saving plumbing fixtures.
Waste: A Go Green Construction project can recycle up to 95% of construction materials. Projects are built with a full line of recycled materials, limiting the ultimate carbon footprint of every project.

The process of building a Go Green Home:
A Go Green Construction home is conceptualized, designed and built (with everything taken into consideration - even the sun, the winds and the neighborhood) with green in mind. Playa spent two years in research and design and is 100% certified as Pro-rated LEED Platinum.

Playa began with the deconstruction of  an existing single-family home; rather than large scale demolition, the site was razed brick by brick, board by board. What was recyclable or reusable was donated to divert material from landfills.

Go Green Home Benefits:

• Energy efficiency
• Protection of air and water quality
• Reduction in utility bill cost
  
• Improved occupant health
• Conservation of resources
• Reduction waste
• Improved indoor air quality
• Minimized strain on local infrastructure
• A lifetime cost saving
• Save up to 60% on monthly energy bills
• Elimination of drafts and hot or cold spots in the home

• HVAC (Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning) system,
  architecturally designed for efficient utilization of daylight
• 1200 gallon rainwater cistern and drip irrigation system
• Tankless water heating system
• Low-flow plumbing fixtures, including dual-flush toilets
• Deconstruction and reuse/donation of existing structure
• Photovoltaic systems for power generations
• Passive solar design strategies
• Heat sink via ground floor foundation/slab
• High efficiency spray foam insulation &
• Energy Star-rated low-E glazing, double pane windows (pared with insulation enable the home with envelope-effect insulation)
• FSC-certified lumber
• Advanced framing techniques, 24" on center
• Engineered truss system
• LED and compact fluorescent lighting
• Energy Star-rated appliances
• Smart House system
• Greywater recycling system
• Landscape consisting and drought-tolerant, native plants
• Permeable paving and hardscape elements
• "Living Wall" on NW facade of building and center of home for improved air quality
• Electric car recharging station in garage
• Heat vent via operable skylight above stairwell
• Eco elevator
• No added urea formaldehyde cabinetry, flooring, &c.
• Low, zero-VOC finishes & adhesives

For Contact Information and Resources:

• Go Green Construction
  
• Playa, a Living Laboratory of Green Design
  
• Go Green Construction Blog

Go Green Construction Inc.

9300 Texhoma Ave.
Northridge, CA. 91325
818-718-7477 P
818-718-7117 F