The New American House

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1 The New American House The New American House project is a 12-home, green community located off Trailwood Drive, a quiet road close to downtown. Each custom home will be designed by a different local architect and the sustainable design of its infrastructure and homes, abundant green space, and proximity to transit, greenways, and other urban amenities promise to make this neighborhood an ideal choice for the environmentally -conscious homebuyer. This project will be one of a few private developments in the Triangle to adopt rigorous sustainable development guidelines. The New American House Green Builder Program will enable home owners to build houses that are resource and energy efficient, have lower maintenance requirements, and are healthier to live in than a typical home. In addition, the guidelines will help to protect the natural surroundings and ensure proper disposal or recycling of waste during and after the construction process. Meeting a market demand for energy efficient, custom-built housing, the New American House project sets an elevated standard for environmentally, architecturally significant living in the area. The New American House: The North Carolina School On April 4, 2006 The City Council approved the rezoning of eleven and a half acres of property on Trailwood Drive, making way for The New American House Project, a twelve parcel development that will demonstrate the virtues of sustainable building technology and modern architecture. The New American House Project is the outgrowth of a 2003 exhibition, The Art of Architecture, The North Carolina School, at Duke University s Nasher Museum of Art. Cited by Metro Magazine as a timely and beautifully rendered reminder of North Carolinas enduring tradition of modern architecture and the architects who design it," the exhibit featured architectural models, free-hand sketches, pastels, graphics and watercolors by 21 practicing North Carolina architects. We are going to take this project one step further and exhibit market-ready homes designed by 12 North Carolina architects. says curator, architect and developer Philip Szostak, AIA. Szostak and partners Frank Phoenix, Herman Green and Bill Patrick have joined forces to showcase their interest in revolutionizing the way homes are built, lessening their impact on the environment: We want to offer an alternative to buyers in the new home market by creating uniquely designed residences that will serve as modern case studies in sustainability. Szostak continues. "We will design and build these homes with real sensitivity to the way they touch the earth." Sustainabilty is defined by three guiding principles: environmental stewardship, economic vitality, and social responsibility. Everyone understands the need for environmental change," stresses partner Frank Phoenix, "but we need to incorporate economic and social impacts as well, redefining what it means to build in harmony with nature. Forty percent of the world s population lives in America, yet as a nation we consume more than 30% of the world s resources and emit over 40% of the world s greenhouse gasses. In the United States, consumption patterns are the result of life style choices made years ago when energy was cheap and the earth s resources, including clean air and water were thought to be inexhaustible. Ten years from now, sustainable homes will be the norm," says Phoenix, "not because it will be mandatory, but because it's the right way of doing it. It just makes 100 percent sense," he adds. "For a small amount of money, you can have a better, more energy efficient house. It's a no -brainer." The twelve homes will occupy only three acres of the total tract of the land, leaving approximately eight acres as community garden and open space. The partners anticipate breaking ground for the new project in the Fall of 2006.

2 Twelve Architects Chosen to Design Community of Sustainable Homes Twelve architects from the Triangle have been chosen to design the twelve homes for the New American House Project. Selected because of their design integrity, each firm will design a home that will model modern ideas for sustainable green homes. All twelve architect are associated with NCSU s School of Architecture as faculty or adjunct faculty. We wanted to give these firms the opportunity to explore the idea of what a new sustainable home would be. Each has shown their dedication to the art of architecture: Now they each can display their thoughts on the sustainable future of the house and how we build. Szostak continues. The Twelve Architects are as Follows: John Caleindo, Architect Cannon Architects Ellen Cassilly, Architect Roger Clark, FAIA Design Corps Dixon Weinstein Tonic Design Jessica Johnson Kenneth Hobgood, Architect Oxide Architecture Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee Szostak Design Durham Chapel Hill Chapel Hill Tonic Construction Chosen as Preferred Builder Tonic Construction, known for its sensitivity to design and sustainable construction has been chosen as the preferred builder for twelve homes that will be designed. Tonic Construction and the developer will work together to insure owner, architect and builder communication to insure efficient and satisfactory construction practices. Contact: Philip Szostak, FAIA Phone: pszostak@szostakdesign.com For additional sales information please contact: Bill Patrick Winmore Real Estate Services Phone: wpatrick1@nc.rr.com

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6 Lot Lot Size Lot Price Designer 1 11,866 SF Tonic Design 2 7,388 SF Jessica Johnson Moore 3 6,898, SF John Caliendo 4 7,315 SF Roger Clark 5 7,583 SF Cannon Architecture 6 6,771 SF Bryan and Victoria Bell 7 8,453 SF Charles Holden 8 17,540 SF Ellen Cassilly 9 16,906 SF Dixon Weinstein 10 18,126 SF Pearce Brinkley Cease + Lee 11 19,738 SF Kenneth Hobgood 12 18,134 SF Szostak Design

7 Participating Designers by Lot Tonic Design Vincent Petrarca, founder of Tonic Design and Tonic Construction, believes that the influence of construction on design, and design on construction, should be the premise that shapes the process of each project. Through this axiom, his firm strives to contribute to the existing context of modern architecture by creating highly personalized projects which enhance the lives of the inhabitants and attract acclaim in the form of local and national awards. Jessica Johnson Moore Graduating with distinction from NC State University in 2003, Jessica Johnson Moore, AIA, has worked as a designer and project manager in Wilmington, NC and retail architecture designer for Polo Ralph Lauren in New York City. A registered architect, she formed More Space Studio in 2007 with a belief in beautiful and conscientious design and continues to teach as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture at NC State University. John Caliendo John Caliendo, AIA, is a -based architect specializing in residential and small -scale commercial projects. A graduate of NC State University s School of Architecture, Mr. Caliendo collaborated on projects with Kenneth Hobgood and Szostak Design prior to establishing his own practice. Roger Clark Prior to joining the faculty of NC State University, Professor Roger Clark, FAIA, taught for five years in the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia. Besides teaching and research, he has been active in architectural journals, the chairman of the AIA's national Committee on Design, and has served on eight National Architectural Accreditation teams and 22 Design Awards Juries. He is a fellow of the AIA and has been listed in Who's Who in America since Cannon Architecture Formed upon a commitment to design and professional service, Cannon Architects was established in 1995 and became incorporated as a woman -owned business in The principals, who participate in all phases of the design and construction process, share 56 years of experience in architecture and have been responsible for a wide range of award-winning design projects and completed buildings. Bryan and Victoria Bell Bryan Bell is the founder of Design Corps, whose mission is to create positive change in communities by providing architecture and planning services. He is the editor of Good Deeds, Good Design: Community Service through Architecture, and received a 2007 Honor Award for Collaborative Practice from the AIA. Victoria Ballard Bell, AIA, is a licensed architect with a masters degree in both architecture and urban planning. Ms. Bell recently wrote Materials for Design and has taught community-based design and planning studios at the NC State University College of Design Charles Holden Charles Holden, AIA, LEED AP, has over twelve years experience creating engaging architecture for, North Carolina and the surrounding region. He is the Principal of Oxide Architecture and Oxide Structure, designing and building spaces that strive to find a balance between modern and sensuous and invite people to discover the delight and vitality in the honest expression of material and place. Ellen Cassilly Ellen Cassilly, AIA, has sixteen years architectural design experience, including nine years in the Triangle and four years as the principal of her own firm in Durham. She focuses on creating projects that contribute to vibrant urban neighborhoods that minimize sprawl, preserve natural open spaces and attract lifelong residents. Dixon Weinstein Over two decades, Dixon Weinstein Architects have completed projects form the North Carolina coast to the mountains, including homes, schools, churches, dormitories, offices, stores, and studios. Their expertise lies not in any particular building type, but rather in knowing how to apply design and problem -solving skills to the unique combination of site, program, and budget brought by each client. Pearce Brinkley Cease+Lee www. pbclarchitecture.com Having won numerous state and national awards, PBC+L is not about developing a signature style. Through the process of investigation and dialogue, they have developed an understanding of their clients, priorities, and aspirations. Along with a focused response to issues such as site and program, project budget, environmental sustainability, architectural image and appropriateness to the larger physical context, they have developed design solutions that capture the unique personality and identity of each project they undertake. Kenneth Hobgood Kenneth Hobgood, AIA, received a Bachelors of Architecture from the University of Kentucky in 1977 and an M.Arch degree from Yale University in He has been a visiting critic at numerous universities and was the recipient of the Kamphoeffner Prize for consistent integrity and devotion to modern architecture. His office has received 34 design awards from the AIA and has been published and exhibited in Japan, Germany, Italy, England, and the US. Szostak Design Szostak Design is an award winning architectural firm located in Chapel Hill, NC. Led by principal Philip Szostak, AIA, the firm is well known for its unyielding commitment to design in a variety of project types including performing arts centers, recreational facilities, laboratories, and single family residences. A leader in sustainable design, Szostak Design has created an impressive portfolio of diverse projects which are noted for their environmental stewardship.

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Oxford University Summer Study Abroad Program Art History Course, Ashmolean Museum Oxford, England David Brian Hill, AIA, LEED AP Assistant Professor of Architecture Director of Graduate Programs School of Architecture College of Design NC State University Raleigh NC Education Harvard University Graduate