This document describes a home in Del Mar, CA that achieved the highest LEED Platinum certification. It features many sustainable design elements like drought tolerant landscaping, a cistern for rainwater collection, solar panels, high performance windows, and energy efficient appliances. The home was designed to exceed energy efficiency standards and uses non-toxic and sustainable materials like concrete floors, FSC-certified wood, and quartz countertops.

1. Highest Scoring LEED Platinum Home in CA
Location: Del Mar, CA
FRONT, STREET SIDE VIEW
o Drought tolerant plantings with mulch to
retain moisture
o Pavers allow plenty of permeable areas
o Cistern for rainwater collection
o Downlights
o Garage door, a living room wall, opens for
airflow to naturally cool the interior space
©San Diego Home & Garden Lifestyles, Aug. 2012, pgs. 41-45

2. Highest Scoring LEED Platinum Home in CA
Location: Del Mar, CA
BACK PATIO VIEW
o Rooftop PV’s
o Gable fronted dormer windows add
natural light
o Operable skylights add light & airflow
o High performance windows & doors
o Hardie Plank (fiber cement board)
siding, a low maintenance, long life
product
©San Diego Home & Garden Lifestyles, Aug. 2012, pgs. 41-45

3. Highest Scoring LEED Platinum Home in CA
Location: Del Mar, CA
oPolished concrete floors oRe-purposing of gardening tools into balusters
oRadiant floor heating oBarn style door – adds to the rustic look
©San Diego Home & Garden Lifestyles, Aug. 2012, pgs. 41-45

4. Highest Scoring LEED Platinum Home in CA
Location: Del Mar, CA
KITCHEN VIEW
o Energy Star appliances
o Cabinetry made of FSC certified wood
w/formaldehyde free plywood
o Quartz countertops
o Plenty of natural light
o Low flow plumbing fixtures, with grey
water system
©San Diego Home & Garden Lifestyles, Aug. 2012, pgs. 41-45

5. Highest Scoring LEED Platinum Home in CA
Location: Del Mar, CA
o Home designed to perform 50% better
than Title 24 Energy Requirements
o Thermal mass fireplace surround
o Low VOC materials
o Home was radon tested
o Sodium borate treated framing –a non-
toxic termite control method
o SFI certified wood
©San Diego Home & Garden Lifestyles, Oct. 2012, pg. 116