Thermal Mass

Heavy building materials that retain heat.   ​

Preventing spikes in demand from temperature fluctuations, ​and warming up cool homes at night.  

2013 Q-1 (483)

Radiant floors throughout warmed by solar-thermal and geothermal energy sources 95% of the year are inserted into concrete floors.

2012 Q4 (63)

New Concrete (fly ash) made of 95% recycled content steel rebar

2013 Q-1 (555)

Open spaces maximize interior views and natural light diffusion while minimizing interior floor area.

2013 Q-1 (599)

302 Tons Concrete (fly-ash) were added to the interior

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10 Tons quartz stone flooring were installed over the concrete

Concrete Floor System
2nd Floor Structure – Extension

2012 Q4 (399)

Scrap wood salvaged from the home was used to form new concrete floors.

Temporary truss hanger system was BORROWED, and returned to Hambro once concrete sets.

2012 Q4 (402)

Use of parabolic steel mesh within slab: 

1) Reduces concrete cost
2) Creates “Springy” floor
3)  Eliminates structural columns

 

2013 Q-3 (90)

Identifying radiant lines in concrete using a thermal imaging camera and buckets of ice water.

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Pictured:  Finished Hambro floor system and insulated wall assembly with PolyIso boards.