Monthly Archives: January 2012

MSU participates in research study of LEED Certified Homes in the Midwest

Posted on January 30, 2012 by 723springstreet

        Michigan State University – Institute for Public Policy and Social Research is partnering with the Alliance for Environmental Sustainability to identify factors that affect the economic, environmental and residential performance of LEED certified homes in the midwest. There … Continue reading →

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Taking the ‘LEED’ – Detroit Home – Summer 2011 – Detroit, MI

Posted on January 29, 2012 by 723springstreet

Taking the ‘LEED’ – Detroit Home – Summer 2011 – Detroit, MI. Just came across this story about a beautiful LEED Certified home in Bloomfield Hills.  The home is owned by Art Roffey and Gail Danto and is green as … Continue reading →

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Clean Energy Structures – Green My House: Energy Savers Edition

Posted on January 28, 2012 by 723springstreet

On August 26th, 2011, the Clean Energy Coalition presented a new open community series entitled Energy Savings Edition.  The inaugural event was held at the Ann Arbor Public Library. Nick Helmholdt from the CEC spoke on Energy Efficiency Strategies for … Continue reading →

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Snow covered solar panels

Posted on January 24, 2012 by 723springstreet

Last Friday night (1/20/12) we had a couple of inches of snow in a short time.  The next morning was very sunny & bright.  I was interested to see how fast the sun would penetrate the snow and begin heating … Continue reading →

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723 Spring Street featured in Kitchen and Bath Design Magazine

Posted on January 22, 2012 by 723springstreet

Kitchen & Bath Feature Warm, Contemporary Style Creating a warm, yet modern kitchen for the home that blends style and function involved including a wealth of textures and colors. Beginning with a natural palette, the team from Meadowlark created custom … Continue reading →

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Meadowlark Builders talk to the Detroit Free Press about 723 Spring Street

Posted on January 14, 2012 by 723springstreet

   Meadowlark Builders: Cutting bills,connecting to environment  – Speaking from the kitchen of 723 Spring Street, Doug Selby and Kirk Brandon talk to the Detroit Free Press about why they build energy efficient and environmentally sustainable homes. “We started talking … Continue reading →

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A VERY bright day!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by 723springstreet

What a day this last Tuesday was for solar PV generation.  The system generated 41.5 kWh which is one of the top days since going live in August.  46.5 kWh is the biggest production to date from October 1st. It’s … Continue reading →

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Skylights

Posted on January 8, 2012 by 723springstreet

723 Spring Street was designed to take advantage of skylights in the 3rd level which would otherwise be an attic in a traditional stick built house. Because Structured Insulated Panels were used for the roof, the 3rd level became total … Continue reading →

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