The first residential Westport Green Building Award for Achievement in Sustainable Design and Construction was awarded to 54 North Avenue!

Date: July 31, 2018
Project Team: Alfred Popken, Owner
Architect: John Rountree

Contractor / Passive House Consultant: Chris Trolle, BPC Green Builders

This house, built in 2016, has average monthly energy bills below $50. This is achieved in part by its high R-value insulation throughout (almost three times the building code) and a continuous air barrier, resulting in exceptional air tightness; the 10.72 kW solar photovoltaic system; LED lighting and triple pane windows. The house is conditioned by a ducted air source heat pump, and water heated by an electric heat pump water heater.

This residential building is the second recipient of the Green Building Award, the first being 500 Post Road East, owned by Fred F. French Investing LLC, a 37,800-square foot office building that underwent an extensive renovation, including installation of high R-value insulation, LED lighting, 247 solar panels on its roof and efficient air source heat pumps that condition the building.

Jim Marpe, Westport’s First Selectman, said “Reaching Net Zero by 2050 is only going to be possible through the combined efforts of the town, local businesses, and our residents. I’m so pleased to see both businesses and residents valuing sustainable construction and renovation that embraces energy efficiency and renewable energy.”

David Mann, Chair of the Green Task Force, notes “ there is momentum in Westport to move towards more sustainable development and redevelopment. To get to net zero, we need to dramatically improve the performance of our buildings. It is our hope that these early examples and the leadership serve as guiding lights to a sustainable future for our town.”

View this tour of 54 North Avenue:

A Path to Net Zero