Tag Archives: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

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 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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Location, Location, Location … walk to anywhere in Ann Arbor!

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Titel Walkable Neighborhoods 723 Spring scored an overall Walk Score of 80 which is the top quartile for all Ann Arbor residents.  Walkability offers surprising benefits to our health, the environment, our finances, and our communities.  Health: The average resident … 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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Architects “Go-2-School” on 723 Spring Street’s Daylighting

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In 2009, several manufacturers including Kohler, Velux, Pella and KraftMaid collaborated with Go-2-School, Igloo Studios, Meadowlark Builders, The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) to produce a professional videography of 723 Spring Street … Continue reading

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Whole House Solar offers good resales ROI

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Clark Howard recently wrote this article – “Whole house solar offers good resale ROI” I recently spent big bucks to install whole house solar at my home. At the time, I went on air making fun of myself talking about … Continue reading

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GREAT Home Picture Gallery … using Pinterest

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According to an article from Vinny LaBarbera of the Real Estate Marketing Blog, one of the most tedious forms of SEO is link building.  The article – Real Estate Link Building with Pinterest – discusses that getting a good amount … Continue reading

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