Category Archives: Construction

Moving Beyond Energy Efficiency to Sustainability

Here is a great article from Michele Krueger of the NWI Times rerarding green home building and the different certifications that can be achieved.  The article references  LEED Certifications and HERS Ratings along with programs from NAHB, DOE and EPA.  These … Continue reading

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450 People Tour 723 Spring Street During Mission Zero Fest !!!

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About 450 people toured 723 Spring Street over June 9th and 10th as part of the second annual Mission Zero Fest in the Water Hill Neighborhood of Ann Arbor.  723 Spring Street is Ann Arbor’s First LEED Platinum Home and … Continue reading

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Must See! 723 Spring Street Open to the Public June 9th & 10th

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723 Spring Street became the City of Ann Arbor’s first LEED Platinum house in 2008. This home was designed to weave into the surrounding neighborhood in style and function, while showcasing many different types of green building methods that make … Continue reading

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Energy+Efficient+Home

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This old house in Ann Arbor was cold, drafty and a real energy hog. That is, until Matt and Kelly Grocoff moved in and started finding ways to keep out the cold while reaping big-time energy savings. Check out the … Continue reading

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Got Green? A Talk with Doug Selby

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This is a MUST READ Article  by Tonya Muzumdar of Concentrate Magazine about Doug Selby, Kirk Brandon, Melissa Kennedy and Meadowlark Builders.   Meadowlark built 723 Spring Street, Ann Arbor’s First LEED Platinum Certified Home.  723 Spring Street will be on … Continue reading

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Alliance for Environmental Sustainability profiles Ann Arbor’s First LEED Platinum Certified home.

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Scott Phillips, Associate at The Inovo Group and homeowner of Ann Arbor’s 1st LEED Certified Platinum Home is a passionate blogger about the success of green his certified home. Scott gives us a unique perspective of his home that was … Continue reading

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Living in a Green Home Series – “Builder and Designer Comments”

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“Living in a Green Home” is a multimedia series focused on the homeowner experience of living in a LEED Platinum Certified, near net-zero energy home.  Descriptive videos are also available on the 723 Spring Street  You Tube Channel as well … Continue reading

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Living in a Green Home Series – “Learning the benefits and changing habits”

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“Living in a Green Home” is a multimedia series focused on the homeowner experience of living in a LEED Platinum Certified, near zero energy home.  Descriptive videos are also available on the 723 Spring Street YouTube Channel as well as … Continue reading

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Home Energy Rating System – 723 Spring Street scores a 40!

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The lower a home’s HERS Index (Home Energy Rating Systems), the more energy efficient it is. A home built to code scores a HERS Index of 100, while a net zero energy home scores a HERS Index of 0. Each … Continue reading

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Home, Garden and Lifestyle Show

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The home, garden and lifestyle show seemed to be well attended on Sunday afternoon.  I have attended this event for the four years that I have lived in Ann Arbor and have always been impressed with both the organization and … Continue reading

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