Sean D. Gardella & Associates (SDGA)

One of SDGA’s recent milestones was winning a national award from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) for what’s known as a well home. In a world where energy and building codes have made homes significantly tighter and time spent in our homes has increased due to the increase in working remotely, builders are faced with developing spaces that are healthy and focus on wellness.

This project’s architects, Young & Young, and builder have seen their share of green and environmentally friendly homes, but the concept of being “well” takes the responsibility of these two professions to the next level. LEED and Energy Star have made their way into energy and building codes, and become standard practices.

The lakefront residence offers numerous well features for the mind, body, and soul, encompassing air, water, light, and sound. The outstanding indoor air quality is the result of UVGI (ultraviolet germicidal irradiation) filters, an energy recovery ventilator, HEPA air filters, and a passive radon mitigation system. Water wellness is achieved with a whole- house water filtration system and reverse osmosis water for drinking. Light attenuation is achieved with an interior circadian lighting system, while sound attenuation is made possible through use of resilient channels, formaldehyde- free soundproofing, and insulation.

Other key features that make this award-winning home a place for wellness include a yoga studio, infrared sauna, lake vistas, private terraces for meditation, and its soothing color palette and architecture.

When it comes to building custom residential, SDGA has seen it, done it, and loves it!