Green Revival

As part of the Partners in the Field grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, GHF moved a house from 2119 Ave. M ½ to 3101 Ave. Q and is rehabilitating the house to become a model for energy-efficient technology in a historic home.

The Green Revival house at it's new site at 3101 Ave. Q.

Goals

• To preserve or reuse 90-100% of the remnant structural material and 80-90% of the interior finish material

• To use 90-100% recycled or salvaged materials for any additions or alterations to the structure

• To divert 95-100% of discarded materials and construction waste from landfills

• LEED Platinum certification

Design Exhibition

As part of the Green Revival project, this summer. The winners were:

• Gabriel Prussmack for Artwork featuring Reused Materials
  
  
• Brandon Neil Ragan for Artwork Inspired by Sustainability
  
  
• Catherine Stroud for both Lighting Fixtures and Furniture Made from Salvaged Materials
  
  
• Kwaku Bediko for Outdoor Furnishings Made from Salvaged Materials

Program

Exhibition and Demonstration

Upon completion, the house will remain open for several weeks as a community exhibit.  We will provide demonstrations of appliances and systems, educational materials, and information on possible funding sources. For more information on programs at the Green Revival house, please contact Matthew Pelz at matthew.pelz@galvestonhistory.org.

Conceptual rendering of the Green Revival house

If you have any questions or comments regarding this project, please contact Matthew.