Coastal Windows & Exteriors Helps Build Boston magazine’s 10th Annual Design Home Project

Coastal Windows & Exteriors’ Windows to be Showcased in a Single Family Net-Zero Energy Home; Build Out Begins Spring 2014 with Tours Beginning in September 2014

Coastal Windows & Exteriors of Beverly, Massachusetts, is proud to announce its exclusive contribution to the creation of Boston magazine’s Design Home 2014 in Salisbury, Massachusetts. The innovative Zero-Energy home will feature 24 of Coastal Windows & Exteriors’ Preservation casement windows that will contribute significantly to the energy efficiency of this new home by retaining the sun’s warmth. The new Design Home will be complete in early September with plans to open its doors to the public for four weeks of house tours to benefit Children’s Hospital on September 11, 2014.

The Zero-Energy home was designed by BrightBuilt Home, an innovative firm created by Kaplan Thompson Architects, an award-winning architectural firm on the leading edge of sustainability and design that opened BrightBuilt Home with the goal of providing more beautiful, healthy and low-energy homes for the American homebuyer. Zero-Energy homes are structures with zero net energy consumption, meaning the total amount of energy used by the building on an annual basis is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site. In order to have a Net-Zero home, the home design must be high-performance in regards to energy efficiency with an average of 30% less than today’s typical new stick built homes and require 50% less energy to operate.  These plans are capable of affordably achieving this superior goal in residential design thus netting zero energy annually. 

In order to meet these strict guidelines and deliver windows that would support the Net-Zero standard, Coastal Windows & Exteriors needed to create a glass package and window unit that would work together to achieve net-zero status.  It is important to note that a standard glass package, even a superior one like Preservation windows that won Energy Star Partner of the Year, needed to be reconstructed to meet these high benchmarks. Coastal Windows & Exteriors met with Preservation’s engineers to come up with an exclusive first-class glass package to WOW the BrightBuilt Homes architects.  The new design exceeded BrightBuilt’s standards with NFRC (National Fenestration Rating Council) glass ratings, as well as beautiful window esthetics that retained the preferred casement design.  “We were thrilled to be able to deliver a window that both surpassed the Net-Zero goals and added to the coastal charm and character of the new home,” said Stephanie Vanderbilt, owner, Coastal Windows & Exteriors.  “It was so gratifying to be able to educate our partners while providing a product that will both perform excellently and look beautiful.”

Coastal Windows & Exteriors invites the public to join in the creation of this high-tech home by following its progress on their website at www.mycoastalwindows.com/design-home.  The community can get up to date on the status of the project, as well as receive educational information on what it takes to create a Net-Zero Energy home.

Save the date for September 11, 2014, when homeowners will have a chance to visit the home and be inspired by all the innovative techniques that were involved in this energy efficient home design.  Come join the entire Design Home team for an extraordinary experience with an inside look at smart design, cutting-edge technology and products for your home all while supporting Boston Children’s Hospital.  Visit www.bostonmagazine.com/designhome to purchase tickets.

About Coastal Windows & Exteriors

Coastal Windows & Exteriors Inc. is a woman- owned exterior home improvement company operated by a husband and wife team that has a commitment to making the process of having new home improvement products enjoyable with a strong focus on customer education. All of their Windows, Roofing, Siding and Entry Doors have a Life Time Warranty backed up by licensed and bonded installation. All of their Energy‐Efficient Green Products meet or exceed Energy Star Requirements. Their absolute commitment to the highest ethical standards means they refuse to engage in high‐pressure sales and always put customer education first. Visit www.MyCoastalWindows.com for details.

About Design Home:

In October 2014, Boston magazine, in conjunction with Boston Home, will debut its tenth Design Home in partnership with Ridgeview Construction and Boston Children’s Hospital. Unlike other home projects in the market, the Boston Design Home will feature a cohesive design aesthetic and showcase leading design components, brands, and products from the Greater Boston design community. The custom-designed, net-zero energy home will open for four weeks of tours starting September 11, 2014 to benefit Boston Children’s Hospital. For more information visit www.bostonmagazine.com/designhome.  

About Boston Children’s Hospital:

Whether your child needs a simple treatment or care for a complex medical condition, parents can rest easier knowing that the clinicians of Boston Children’s are close by. With locations in Boston, Waltham, Lexington and Peabody, and physicians seeing patients in medical centers throughout eastern Massachusetts, Boston Children’s pediatric specialists are where you need them, when you need them. Boston Children’s Hospital—we will be here, transforming care and innovating, Until Every Child is Well. To learn more, visit http://www.childrenshospital.org.