SOME PRAGMATIC CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

New Construction
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NEW! RIVERWEST LEED HOMES UNDERWAY.   Pragmatic has designed and has begun construction on two LEED Platinum level green spec homes in Riverwest.
NEW! UWM SOLAR DECATHALON HOME UNDERWAY.   Pragmatic is providing construction advice and assistance to the UWM Meltwater project.
NEW! LA FARGE HOME DESIGN PHASE, SUMMER 2009.  Pragmatic is in the design phase for a highly-efficient sustainable home to be built in La Farge, WI.  This home is beyond our normal working territory, but it was too exciting to pass up.   Expanded details coming soon! Designers: Pragmatic Construction
BRONZEVILLE HOME COMPLETE, JUNE 2009 View link for project details and images.  Architect: Joel Agacki- Striegel Agacki Studio
DELAFIELD HOME COMPLETE, NOVEMBER 2008. Pragmatic has completed a Green home build in Delafield designed by Genesis Architecture of Racine.
CALEDONIA HOME COMPLETE, NOVEMBER 2008. Pragmatic was contracted to build a Green home in Caledonia designed by Jill Neubauer Architects of MA.
ECO-JUSTICE CENTER phase II COMPLETE, JULY 2008.  Pragmatic designed an educational center on the original 1850s home foundation.  Designers: Pragmatic Construction
KANE COMMONS COMPLETE, JANUARY 2009.  Pragmatic Construction is providing Green Consulting services and building a LEED Gold single family home within Kane Commons on the Milwaukee River.  Architect: Russel LaFrombois III
DOUSMAN DURISOL/AAC HOME COMPLETE, OCTOBER 2007. Pragmatic was contracted to install the wall systems and windows/doors for a sustainable home in Dousman, WI.
KAUFMANN HOUSE COMPLETE JULY, 2006. Green Technologies implemented: B rownfield Remediation, Geothermal heating/cooling, Green Roof Coach House, Reclaimed Flooring, Sprayfoam insulation, Xeriscaping, PEX plumbing, Energy-Efficient Appliances incl. induction stove. Milwaukee Home and Fine Living award winner:  GOLD
SERVAIS HOUSE COMPLETE OCTOBER, 2005. Green Technologies implemented: Steel Roof, Water Catchment system/Rain Garden. Passive Solar Orientation, InSoylation, Pex plumbing, Energy Efficient Appliances, Corn/Pellet Stove, Minimized Footprint.  Milwaukee Home and Fine Living award winner:  SILVER
Remodels/ Additions/ Various Construction Projects
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GREEN REMODELS ONGOING. Green Remodels including: steel roof installations, fiber-cement siding, solar-powered attic fans, composite decking and energy efficient windows. View link for images and details of select projects.
WHITEFISH BAY ADDITION COMPLETE. View link for project details and images. Architect: Meg Baniukiewicz, HB Designs LLC
MENOMONEE VALLEY CHIMNEY PARK COMPLETE Pragmatic is working on a chimney and boardwalk project in the valley.
UEC "AQUADUCT" PROJECT COMPLETE, APR 2008 Pragmatic designed and implemented a unique water feature to educate the community about rain water harvesting.
ECO JUSTICE CENTER phase I COMPLETE, SEPTEMBER 2007 Green Technologies underway: Solar tempered design, -Geothermal heating/cooling, PV Array, -Structural insulated panels (SIPs), -Durisol Foundation, -Rain Barrel Water Collection System, Recycled content roofing, Retrofit Bio-based Foam Insulation, Energy Efficient Window Replacement, Dual flush toilets, Nontoxic Finishes.  Architect: Bruce W. Zahn Milwaukee Home and Fine Living award winner:  GOLD
WEST ALLIS REMODEL/ADDITION COMPLETE- JAN 2008.  Pragmatic designed and implemented a home remodel in W. Allis.  Designer: Lauren Faulkner-Duncan- Pragmatic Construction
GLENDALE REMODEL/ADDITION COMPLETE, JULY 2007.  Pragmatic has completed a Green remodel/addition in Glendale, WI.
SHOREWOOD ADDITION COMPLETE, DECEMBER 2007. View link for project details and images. Designer: Lauren Faulkner-Duncan, Pragmatic Construction
BONDUEL DECK COMPLETE, AUGUST 2006. Green Technology implemented: Ultradeck recycled content composite decking. Designer: Pragmatic Construction
Consulting Projects
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WEST BEND CONSERVATION SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT Pragmatic Construction is participating in the development of a proposed multi-family residential development, including the development of up to two proposed model homes, for a property located on nearly 300 acres near West Bend, Wisconsin.  The purpose of our services is to identify building methods, systems and products that will meet the sustainability goals for the project.  Our analysis will be designed to be consistent with LEED for Homes certification criteria and adaptable to eventual model home designs.
CITY OF RACINE SUSTAINABLE URBAN REDEVELOPMENT Pragmatic Construction has been retained by the City of Racine to develop a conceptual plan for residential redevelopment at 1014 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in Racine, Wisconsin. The property comprises approximately one city-block.  The specific intent of our services is to identify "green" design, planning strategies and building methods that can guide a more sustainable approach to redevelopment of the site.   Services will include: Developing a master site plan Creating a list of specifications designed to optimize green systems, methods, and products that are both affordable and adaptable to the residences proposed for the site.  This analysis will be designed to be consistent with LEED for Homes certification criteria Developing a sustainable, typical Concept Home for placement in the residential development
UEC LIBRARY OF SUSTAINABILITY ONGOING since 2006 Pragmatic supports and maintains the Urban Ecology Center's Library of Sustainability (LOS) and conducts sustainability talks at the UEC.  View link for more information and library hours.
Deconstruction Projects
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PORT WASHINGTON DECONSTRUCTION Pragmatic took down a 60's home COMPLETE, AUGUST 2008
KENOSHA DECONSTRUCTION COMPLETE, JULY 2008 Pragmatic took down a farmhouse just outside Kenosha- salvaging just about everything but the plaster.  Check the link for our photo-essay!
HARVARD DECONSTRUCTION COMPLETE, JULY 2009 Pragmatic took down a home built just 18 years ago to make room for new construction on the same site.  Just about everything was salvaged on this home.