Welcome to Pittsburgh Greenhouse! A project to restore a historic residence in the City of Pittsburgh using environmentally sustainable techniques while fighting blight and encouraging urban residential redevelopment. Information shared here is intended to document the processes and add transparency for individuals and organizations who are interested in engaging in similar projects. The project is currently in Stage 1: A project to restore a home within the City of Pittsburgh utilizing the Urban Redevelopment (URA)'s Housing Recovery Program (HRP) funding with the goal of obtaining the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. Read more in the Wiki...

PCRG/VPWG paperwork has been submitted!

Wed, 07/02/2008 - 20:17 — bseklecki

The PCRG/VPWG paperwork has been submitted by Terry Doloughty – let the waiting begin! Now that the paperwork has been submitted to the PCRG, we are ready to move into an extended planning phase, as the VPWG process may be long and drawn out.


Green Drinks Follow-Up

Fri, 06/27/2008 - 22:40 — bseklecki

Two quick notes from the green drinks social two weeks ago

1) PPG makes 'Olympic' brand paint which is "No VOC" (Waiting on networking contact)

2) Met with the guys from Construction Junction coordinating the recycling and compositing effort at the Pittsburgh Arts Festival (on the non-union side) Details Here.

VPWG proposal due by 07/03/2008 & T. Fallon

Wed, 06/11/2008 - 17:53 — bseklecki

Tom Fallon got back in touch with me today. He has been preoccupied with some turbulence within his business partnership. We're hoping to get back in touch after Monday 06/16/08. Maybe in the early morning for breakfast.

Terry Doloughty is required to submit all paperwork for 329 Hancock St. to VPWG/PCRG by 07/03/2008, and I would like to have a 4-page summary document including a fact-sheet, preliminary budget, 2d floor plan, and 3D rendering included. ~BAS

3D Home Architect

Wed, 06/11/2008 - 17:40 — bseklecki

I've been working with 3D Home Architect to render an interior design for 329 Hancock St. You can see an early draft here and here

URA Recommends CARC Research on Liens

Mon, 06/02/2008 - 21:32 — bseklecki

The URA recommends that I begin to research the property for liens. CARC (Capital Asset Research Group -- A DBA name apparently) -- http://www.carc.com/ No after hours voice mail and a really bad web site -- doesn't install a lot of confidence. Apparently they have some in with the local municipalities, county and city governments. Gotta run. ~BAS

Sneak peak at VPWG / PCRG Land Bank Application

Thu, 05/29/2008 - 00:21 — bseklecki

I had a sneak peak at the PCRG's VPWG application for the Land Bank transfer to CCGs. It seems pretty straightforward. The document was ~32 pages, maybe 5-10 of which must be completed. It is due by July 3rd, 2008. Should be sufficient time to assemble a comprehensive proposal for Hancock St. ~BAS

Structural Assessment back from Morris Knowles

Wed, 05/28/2008 - 00:00 — bseklecki

Josh from MKA sent me back the formal assessment (PDF) from last week's early morning meeting. The quick synopsis outlines for major points: 1) Replace the existing I-Beam on the Northeast side 2) Add a second I-Beam on the Southeast end (Engineered wood or steel) 3) Be prepared to replace as much as 40% of the structural joists due to water damage 4) Use a trussed roof to alleviate load on internal load bearing walls (allowing for an "open" loft style design).

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