LEED PLATINUM MODERN MASTERPIECE

3 Palms is a 2,400 sq. ft., three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home in northern Ventura County. But it is so much more. Owned by actor Bryan Cranston, it is a “passion project promoting the philosophy of green living and the green lifestyle.” Allen Construction was honored to participate in the collaborative process for this cutting-edge project, teaming with the client and his architects, project designer John A. Turturro of Turturro Design Studio and architect of record Larry Graves of Alliance Design Group.

The client was very motivated, so the team was able to push the envelope on green building design and system and product selection, to ensure the home achieved Platinum certification through the LEED for Homes Rating System. The outcome is a home that is 56 percent more energy-efficient than California Energy Code standards, due to its passive solar design and high-performance exterior shell.

A 5.12-kilowatt photovoltaic system provides for the home’s electrical needs, while a solar hydronic system preheats water for domestic water and radiant space needs. An automated car lift allows two vehicles to park in a traditional one-car garage, making an additional 400 sq. ft. of living space available. You can read about the home’s other unique features, and the exceptional companies that contributed to the project, in Dwell magazine.

Photographer: Jake Cryan Photography