First on the Block
First on the Block
Ann Arbor’s First LEED Platinum and LEED Gold Homes
These fine homes are two of the first eight LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified Homes in Michigan. At the highest tiers, Gold and Platinum, they are among the most energy efficient and healthy in the nation.
As experts in advanced building techniques, Meadowlark Builders crafts homes to exacting standards. ICF exterior walls create exceedingly quiet interiors and even, consistent heat without drafts or temperature swings. The exceedingly tight envelope of this building combined with geothermal systems heats and cools each home for an estimated $39 per month average. Ultra low-flow water systems save money and lots of water without sacrificing performance. 50-year roofs and six-inch driveway slabs are examples of the many components that will last longer than standard building materials.
The materials and finishes in this home have been selected in part for the low – VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) content. An ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator) actively exchanges stale interior air with fresh outdoor air while saving the heat and water content of the air during the exchange process.
Finally, the location of these homes is just as important as how they are built. The homes are designed and sited for maximum solar energy harvesting capability.
Ann Arbor’s First LEED Platinum and LEED Gold Homes
These fine homes are two of the first eight LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Certified Homes in Michigan. At the highest tiers, Gold and Platinum, they are among the most energy efficient and healthy in the nation.
As experts in advanced building techniques, Meadowlark Builders crafts homes to exacting standards. ICF exterior walls create exceedingly quiet interiors and even, consistent heat without drafts or temperature swings. The exceedingly tight envelope of this building combined with geothermal systems heats and cools each home for an estimated $39 per month average. Ultra low-flow water systems save money and lots of water without sacrificing performance. 50-year roofs and six-inch driveway slabs are examples of the many components that will last longer than standard building materials.
The materials and finishes in this home have been selected in part for the low – VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) content. An ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator) actively exchanges stale interior air with fresh outdoor air while saving the heat and water content of the air during the exchange process.
Finally, the location of these homes is just as important as how they are built. The homes are designed and sited for maximum solar energy harvesting capability.
Project Year: 2008
Project Cost: $500,001 - $750,000
Country: United States
