On February 4, 2012 and February 5, 2012, construction and architectural resources Old School with their business allies and suppliers will be happy to share a home very audience special. The renovation project is registered with the National Association of Home Builders Ann Arbor National Green Building Certification to the Emerald that does remodel the first of its kind in Southeast, Michigan to achieve this higher level of certification programs Go Green.

public is invited to enjoy a unique perspective to this project: a unique insight into the inner workings of a potential site history, the whole house, renovate deep green during construction. Michael Klement, AIA, the architectural resources and Ben Lutzeier old school building, architects and builders on the project, staff will take participants on guided tours throughout the project. Variety of ecological and sustainable design and construction features of the project will be presented and explained the first hand. This is a rare opportunity for visitors to learn about emerging intelligent and sustainable approach to residential design that can be applied to projects, whether new construction, additions or renovations.

key trade allies will also be personally on hand to explain their contribution to the decisive event for the breadth and successful projects, including Big George Home Appliance Mart, Evergreen Energy Savers, Energy Solutions and Superior Spray ON. Other main allies are the floor loading of G & K Commercial and electrical. Ferguson Enterprises and supporting partners are the company Kohler.

In 2007, the National Association of Home Builders (Nahbi) and the International Code Council (ICC), a partnership to establish a standard definition of green building designed exclusively for residential projects. It follows ICC 700 National Green Building Standard is the first and only residential Green Building Rating to be approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). NGB defines green building for collective houses, home improvement projects and development of the site

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for residential, the threshold levels bronze, four silver, gold and emerald to allow manufacturers to quantify and qualify for green building. Emerald level – the highest rating for a residential building green – a renovation project must meet the mandatory quality of the indoor environment and the inclusion of conservation of energy and water resulting in reductions of 50% or more

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remodeling project is a comprehensive, challenging. This involves a complete overhaul of the southern part of the house in a master suite, kitchen remodeling and more in the input fields daily, creating space for family gathering new additions to the first floor and the second and distinct improvements in energy and water to reduce consumption for the whole house

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new architectural design unifies the previously separate aspects of the house as a whole and coherent. The design is also the place to make the most amazing house overlooking the Huron River to provide a new and enlarged the river valley below. The concept was derived through a sensitive approach to site resources, responsive. Careful analysis of the existing site embracing solar window of opportunity has led directly to the actual design to form the new building. Positions remodeled home is now a new top-story of the optimal location of roof plan to capture solar energy throughout the year. In addition, two-story also includes a strategy for passive stack cooling effect, the capture of models from the site of micro-constant breeze of summer

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use of high performance construction techniques and materials and the state of the art renewable energy systems in combination with the energy performance of existing housing retrograde, our customers reduce energy consumption and water up to 65%, even if 1055 square feet were added to the original 2498 square foot home.

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per hour with a start last visit to 17 hours. Trips will run 45-50 minutes, 10-15 minutes of questions and answers.

hours each trip will be limited to a maximum of 25 people for maximum comfort and security group.

Tour is free, registration is required as advanced. Additional information is available on http://www.visiblegreenhome.com

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About the architecture

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Directed by Michael Klement, AIA, Architectural Resources is a national recognized, award-winning Ann Arbor-based company specializing exclusively in the architectural design of new residential design houses, cottages, additions, remodels, and renovations. Recommended Susanka Not So Big Sarah recently? Remodeling book, architectural resources creates reasons of taste that are the space and resources. As Michigan leading residential design firm green architecture Resources was responsible for the design of the first USGBC LEED for Homes three states? Platinum level remodels. Since its inception in 1991, creating beautiful buildings that are healthy and energy was the excitement of our mission. http://www.architecturalresource.com

Old School Construction

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Old School Construction specializes in restoration, renovation, carpentry and fine historic homes and new businesses in the area of ​​Ann Arbor. Shorefront of kitchen and to expose our team to create an exceptional space and time. http://www.oscmi.com

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