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| Extra efforts were taken at the Net Zero to go above and beyond this, and it was marketed as the first net-zero energy home in the city of Pittsburgh. It is a two-bedroom, 2-1/2 bath townhouse, using 36 photovoltaic solar panels on the roof, geothermal tubing that reaches 450’ into the earth, and a desuperheater that uses excess heat from the heat pump to heat domestic hot water. The cutaway in the slideshow portrays all of the many incredible features that help this home achieve energy independence. |
| Energy consultant MaGrann Associates provided Energy Star certification services which yielded a HERS index rating of -4. Other sustainable highlights include: LED lighting, low-voltage light controls, Energy Star appliances, a white reflective roof, low- and no- VOC paint, bamboo flooring, and siding and decking made in part from recycled aluminum and plastic bags. The USG drywall contains recycled content, and the concrete block has Allegheny River gravel in it. There's even a undercounter composter in the kitchen that turns scraps into compost in about a week-and-a-half. Sota wanted to emphasize the point that being energy-conscious doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice great design or comfort, but you can enhance it through simple, replicable measures. |
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"In addition to doing a good quality job, Sota was easy to work with and was of great help in the Value Engineering process necessary to bring the scope of work in line with the available funding."
"Sota staff were outstanding team players working with our staff in a unified and cohesive manner to project and eliminate many numerous on-site obstacles."
"Sota's efforts have transformed a symbol of inner city blight into a remarkable development for unique near-downtown housing."
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"Sota has extensive knowledge of sustainable design and energy use in buildings as well as understanding innovative energy systems."
"We were appreciative of the proactive role you played in bringing about an affordable project and assisting us in incorporating as many environmentally friendly features as possible."
"You really exemplify the best in the business and we are grateful."
"Perhaps the best reference I can give is that we would hire Sota Construction Services, Inc. again if a need would arise in the future."
"We have always received a high level of construction quality, enthusiasm and professionalism for our developments from Sota Construction."
"Sota stood out among the rest for their demonstrated commitment to sustainability and overall company vision of a consistent, integrated, project team process."
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