Mackey Residence
8300 Valecrest Drive, Sun Valley

Sustainability for the rest of us — 1795 sq. ft., 1950s Ranch, Suburban Setting: This is a fine example of a sustainable lifestyle in a regular home.

2kW PV array (Siemens Trace components), compliments of LADWP, functional water-conserving landscaping.

The site's energy efficiency efforts include complete insulation, tinted windows (result in 50% reduction in utility bill), tubular skylights, fluorescent light bulbs; recycled-content construction materials and environmentally friendly products used throughout the interior and exterior during eco-renovation.

Restaurant close by:
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant on 8431 Sunland Blvd. — just east of the freeway, good lunches