Category Archives: Real Estate

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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Photon Magazine

Scott Phillips and 723 Spring Street, Ann Arbor’s First LEED Platinum Certified Home, were recently featured in the June Issue of Photon Magazine, authored by Melissa Bosworth.  The article discusses Michigans recent experience with Renewable Energy Standards (RES) legislation relative … 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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Mission Zero Fest to Offer Fun for the Whole Family !!!

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From 3D chalk artwork by David Zinn and nationally acclaimed music acts to workshops on raising chickens, Mission Zero Fest promises to offer something for everyone! Join local artist David Zinn at Mission Zero Fest Saturday, June 9 between 2 … Continue reading

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Mission Zero Fest to Offer ‘Roving Home Energy Assessments’ During Two-Day Festival

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Live home energy assessments demonstrate how to recover the largest and cheapest source of energy: efficiency in American homes Ann Arbor, Mich., May 22, 2012 — Live home energy assessments will be performed at homes throughout the Water Hill neighborhood … 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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Mission Zero Fest to Offer Tours of Six Ultra-Energy-Efficient Homes Including America’s Oldest Net Zero Home and Michigan’s First LEED® Platinum Certified Home

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Mission Zero Fest to Offer Tours of Six Ultra-Energy-Efficient Homes Including America’s Oldest Net Zero Home and Michigan’s First LEED® Platinum Certified HomeFrom new construction to old, Mission Zero Fest presents a line-up of homes that are lean, ‘green,’ energy-saving … 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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