Historic Savannah is slowly turning toward a more sustainable future. Located in the Victorian district of this Georgia port city, the nearly 2,000-sq-ft single-family residence known as 306 West Waldburg includes a 3-kilowatt solar photovoltaic array, plumbing fixtures that reduce water usage by 50%, EnergyStar appliances, LED lighting and other energy-efficient features. The residence aims to use roughly 70% less energy than a typical house.
The project—which attained LEED for Homes Platinum status—is striving for net-zero energy usage, with owners and builders still in the process of data collection. Additionally, 306 West Waldburg has the potential to become a "net positive" home in the future, with its design allowing for expanded solar capacity.