Category Archives: Design

1st Year Solar Results

723 Spring Street just completed the first twelve months of solar photovoltaic energy generation.  The home is LEED Platinum Certified and was constructed to be extremely energy efficient with a geothermal ground source heat pump and engineered wall and roof … Continue reading

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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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Mission Zero Fest will educate and entertain while exploring sustainable living

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A big shout out to Bob Needham and Angela Cesere from AnnArbor.com for their WONDERFUL ARTICLE and coverage of the 2012 Mission Zero Fest taking place this Saturday and Sunday, June 9th & 10th on the 700 Block of Fountain … 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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Kitchen & Bath Feature Warm, Contemporary Style

Kitchen & Bath Feature Warm, Contemporary Style. Ann Arbor, MI— New construction comes with a set of opportunities that is different from those presented by a remodeling project. Among them is the ability to work with a client to design … Continue reading

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Living Small, Living Local in Ann Arbor – Part 2

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This article was recently posted on Green Builder Media’s Web Site as part of their GreenChix Series and contributed by Mark Johnson, FAIA.  Mark is a good friend, colleague and nationally renowned subject matter expert on green building and design. … Continue reading

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Living in a Green Home Series – “Daylighting Design and Health Benefits”

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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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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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