Planned, tested and verified. New construction throughout. Wellness, resiliency and energy efficiency converge at this perfect UChicago location. On July 19, 2018 after two long years of planning and construction, 5485 South Ellis, Ellis Passivhaus, became IL's first Passivhaus Institut Certified Building. The world’s preeminent, performance driven building design standard that routinely eliminates 90% of the energy a building otherwise requires - and 90% of its dust, pollen, airborne bacteria. Green building at its finest. You can feel the difference. It's palpable. This is what many visitors have said: "I never realized this could be done", "incredible attention to detail", "above and beyond", "The result is superb; 5485 S Ellis is amazing", "You've thought of everything", "the light is amazing", "It's so quiet", "I lived in a Passivhaus and loved it! Whomever eventually lives in 5485 S Ellis will be very happy" Super comfy. Time tested. A PHI Certified ERV delivers a continuous flow of fresh filtered air removing over 90% of dust, pollen and airborne bacteria while recovering 85% of the embedded energy in the air. Super low HERS score. Imagine saving > $5700 per year in energy expense vs an average Chicago stock house and no dust, drafts and street noise! Designed for a modern family, Ellis Passivhaus has been 100% exhaustively rebuilt to maximize wellness, sustainability and energy efficiency for the next 100 years. Expert workmanship + the highest quality materials converge with best of breed insulation, airtightness & masonry renovation techniques. 3723 square feet + two roof decks with tree top views of Hyde Park, Campus & Stout Park – perfect for snow day sledding! 4 bedrooms w. walk-in closets, 3 spa baths w. heated floors + towel bars + a powder room option. Hydrotech anti-bacterial porcelain tile, AirRenew drywall. No VOC paints, finishes & Pro-Clima tapes & caulks. 8 foot doors + ball bearing hinges, 9 & 10 foot ceilings, Urban/Chicago sourced, rift & 1/ 4 sawn white oak floors, custom CARB compliant kitchen cabinets w. custom walnut doors, Miele/Bosch Energy Star appliances including a built-in fully automatic espresso machine & induction cooktop plus an 8 foot kitchen island with quartz countertops present. Glorious natural light dramatically cascades through substantial, R-7+, triple pane Passivhaus Institut certified skylights, windows & doors into all four levels. 100% LED lights w. Decora dimmers throughout. Bespoke architectural iron guardrails w. glass panels connect each level. Ductless eight zone climate control heat pump HVAC. 30 year whole house water filtration system, heat pump hot water system. Open plan first floor includes living room, gallery, kitchen, & dining room. The second floor includes three bedrooms w. walk in closets, two baths & two hall closets. The third floor provides a mechanical closet, storage area & roof deck access. The garden floor provides a large fourth bedroom, office or nanny accommodation, laundry room, full bath, play area & family room w. a gracious and light filled garden walk out. The professionally designed garden includes numerous columnar maples, woody plants, and beds heavily planted to attract bumble bees & Monarch Butterflies w. colorful perennials. A 1.5 story, two car, light filled insulated garage/studio w. an EV charger & 1100 cubic foot storage loft has been designed, engineered. Ready for permits. This gracious, light filled, healthful and energy efficient modern home has been 100% rebuilt from the inside out to estate quality standards to achieve maximum family wellness, comfort, operational ease & energy efficiency. Competitively priced. Planned, tested & verified. New construction throughout. Wellness, resiliency & energy efficiency converge at Ellis Passivhaus. Download Green Addendum. Green building at its finest.
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