On 11.11.11 come see our "River Escape" project a truly affordable home that was built to be 88% more energy efficient than and standard new code built home. This home is a Zero-Energy home that is projected to be a LEED for Homes“Platinum” project. The home is also a finalist for Green Builder Magazines "2011 Home of the Years". And is ZeroStep“Silver” Certified (Lifetime Design or Barrier Free) from Disability Advocates of Kent County Michigan.
Key Sustainable/Green Features
- Rain Permeable Gravel Driveway.
- Lifetime Design (Barrier Free)
- Zero step entries.
- Energy Star North Star Triple Pane Windows.
- Energy Star LED & CFL lighting.
- Energy Star Ceiling Fans.
- Energy Star Appliances by Frigidaire.
- SIP Panel Roof
- Frost Protected Shallow Foundation (with R-20 Dow Insulation beneath it.)
- BuildBlock ICF Construction (with 40% Fly-Ash)
- Advanced Framing (Studs @ 24” o.c.)
- James Hardie FiberCement siding (with recycled content)
- MiraTec Trim (formaldehyde free, SCS Certified)
- Central Vacuum System (Greatly reduces in-door air pollutants)
- Concrete Floors through-out main floor. (Colored in the concrete mix)
- FSC certified Bamboo Flooring on second story.
- FSC certified stud interior walls.
- No-VOC Paints and primers.
- Low-VOC caulks and sealants.
- Amish Built Kitchen Cabinets from wood within 5 miles from the project site.
- Dual-Flush toilet by American Standard.
- Low flow shower heads and faucets.
- Pex Plumbing.
- Radon Venting.
- Radiant Heat Through-out Home.
- Life breath HRV (heat recovery ventilator)
- Passive Solar Design.
- Solar Hot Water. (30% Tax Rebate)
- 4.1kW of Photovoltaic (30% Tax Rebate)
- Pellet Stove (Back up Heat System)
- Pre-wired for a future Wind Generator.
- Pre-wired for future battery backup.
Please RSVP with us at 616.957.LEED (5333) or at ehughes@imagedesignarch.com
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