Tom’s Larkspur Home & ADU Retrofit

ABOUT THE HOUSE: Tom worked with Healthier Dwelling Green Building and Energy Consultant to plan an electrification retrofit of an ADU rental in his back yard. The main house was built in the 1930s. The ADU (accessory dwelling unit) was originally a very run-down backyard building that was rebuilt on its existing foundation, with a sleeping loft added.

RENEWABLE ENERGY:

  • Rooftop Solar

ENERGY EFFICIENCY:

  • Air Sealing / Insulation

  • LED lighting

ELECTRIFICATION:

  • Electric vehicle

  • EV charger

  • Induction Range

WATER CONSERVATION:

  • Hot water recirculation system

  • Rainwater Catchment

  • Drip irrigation

  • Water conservation monitor Flume

LANDSCAPE FEATURES:

  • Food production & plants for pollinators

  • Fire resistant hardscaping using bricks

ALL-ELECTRIC ADU FEATURES:

  • Ductless mini split heat pump HVAC (the removal of a gas heating system created new room for cabinet space.)

  • Combination microwave - oven

  • 2-burner Induction cooktop

  • honeycomb insulating blinds