Hardman Farm Restoration

The restoration project at Hardman Farm in the Nacoochee Valley involved careful preservation and sustainable design approaches to maintain the historic integrity of the property while integrating modern energy solutions. Lord Aeck Sargent collaborated with construction and governmental teams to conserve the house's original materials, using methods like computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and eQuest modeling to analyze and optimize the building's natural climate control systems. By minimizing mechanical interventions, the team preserved the historic fabric while enhancing energy efficiency. Features such as underfloor radiant heating and a photovoltaic array were introduced to reduce environmental impact. These decisions, guided by sustainability principles, led to the project achieving LEED Gold certification.