Quartersawn White Oak

Big, green but not modern

Sometimes, going green was quite compatible with the blend with the neighborhood. For example, the tiles round - the kind that were cast on the thighs of workers - were reused from the original house. Coincidentally, a house was demolished in the vicinity and the contractor was able to acquire additional tiles. (Later, they were able to pass on the earth excavated for the basement to someone who needed more land for landscaping, said Michael Good, project manager Pete Moffat construction.) The Old Palo Alto house ended up winning 112.5 points to achieve "platinum," the highest LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environment Design) rating. Good pointed to those things not seen: concrete made of 70 percent slag cement mix that took two to three times longer to cure for the foundation; 8-inch thick walls made of structural-insulated panels; low volatile-organic-compound stains; radiant hydroponic heating; even locally sourced stone walls from Lodi. Adapting a Birge Clark-like sensibility to the California Spanish-style home meant incorporating dark ceiling beams, wrought-iron touches and dark wood floors. Only in this case the beams are hand-carved, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified cedar, the metal in the banisters, railings and cabinet hardware is hand-forged steel; and the floors are hand-scraped, FSC-certified quarter-sawn white oak, made in staggered widths and lengths. Posting an item on Town Square is simple and requires no registration! Just complete this form and hit "submit" and your topic will appear online. Please be respectful and truthful in your postings so Town Square will continue to be a thoughtful gathering place for sharing community information and opinion. All postings are subject to our TERMS OF USE , and may be deleted if deemed inappropriate by our staff
 
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Quick Video of a Quartersawn White Oak Desk with Ebony Inlay ready for delivery

Quick Video of a Quartersawn White Oak Desk with Ebony Inlay ready for delivery

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