A Solar-Powered Studio Apartment in Jamaica Plain

Bright, inspiring design inside the JP Greenhouse.

By Olivia Rassow· 12/8/2014, 1:08 p.m.

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Ken Ward and Andrée Zaleska purchased a crumbling house at the corner of Catherine and Bourne Streets in Jamaica Plain in 2008 with the goal of creating a demonstration home for an energy efficient urban life. Now transformed into an inspiring zero-carbon home and community garden, the JP Green House was awarded the mayor’s Green Residential Award by Mayor Menino in 2011.

The house is fully powered by sunlight using electricity from solar panels, and its two apartments are available for rent on sites like airbnb and vrbo.

The first floor garden apartment studio is complete with a kitchen and bath, and it sleeps three. The bright interiors are fully furnished with natural, minimalist-inspired design. It has a private entrance and access to a shared patio and garden.

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