Visible Green Home® The ‘Modern on Miller’ Tour
The Visible Green Home® Tour is very excited to present part two in the series ‘Modern on Miller’. This new home construction project in Ann Arbor, Michigan is designed with the certification goal of U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready.
The DOE Zero Energy Ready Home represents a whole new level of home performance, with rigorous requirements that ensure outstanding levels of energy savings, comfort, health and durability. A DOE Zero Energy Ready home is one that meets the requirements of the Department of Energy’s certification standards generating a home that is verified by a qualified third-party rater and is at least 40%-50% more energy efficient than a typical home. This is a growing movement in the housing industry as more and more people move to securing their own energy future. This home is also designed from a “long-life/loose fit” design strategy allowing it to change from single family use to a dual family, and leverage Ann Arbor’s new Accessory Dwelling Unit opportunity. Truly a home built for today and designed for the future.
Imagine the Homes of the Future- Today!
Tour Event One, October 19, 2019 - Experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide insight on how consumers can make smart, effective choices for their own homes. Each tour will last one hour, and space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Tours will run every hour and a half from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tour Event Two, February 15th, 2020. In this second tour of the Visible Green Home® The 'Modern on Miller' series we will be discussing the mechanical systems intended for the home. In addition, we will be demonstrating the importance of air sealing to create an energy efficient home by conducting live blower door tests. You will have the opportunity to see and experience firsthand one of the foundational diagnostic techniques employed in verifying a high performance home. Experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide insight on how consumers can make smart, effective choices for their own homes. Each tour will last one hour with 30 minutes allowed for questions for more specific information about anything from the tour or to explore a project you might be considering for yourself on your own home. Tours will run every hour and a half from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Notes:
-Michael Klement, AIA
The DOE Zero Energy Ready Home represents a whole new level of home performance, with rigorous requirements that ensure outstanding levels of energy savings, comfort, health and durability. A DOE Zero Energy Ready home is one that meets the requirements of the Department of Energy’s certification standards generating a home that is verified by a qualified third-party rater and is at least 40%-50% more energy efficient than a typical home. This is a growing movement in the housing industry as more and more people move to securing their own energy future. This home is also designed from a “long-life/loose fit” design strategy allowing it to change from single family use to a dual family, and leverage Ann Arbor’s new Accessory Dwelling Unit opportunity. Truly a home built for today and designed for the future.
Imagine the Homes of the Future- Today!
Tour Event One, October 19, 2019 - Experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide insight on how consumers can make smart, effective choices for their own homes. Each tour will last one hour, and space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Tours will run every hour and a half from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tour Event Two, February 15th, 2020. In this second tour of the Visible Green Home® The 'Modern on Miller' series we will be discussing the mechanical systems intended for the home. In addition, we will be demonstrating the importance of air sealing to create an energy efficient home by conducting live blower door tests. You will have the opportunity to see and experience firsthand one of the foundational diagnostic techniques employed in verifying a high performance home. Experts will be on hand to answer questions and provide insight on how consumers can make smart, effective choices for their own homes. Each tour will last one hour with 30 minutes allowed for questions for more specific information about anything from the tour or to explore a project you might be considering for yourself on your own home. Tours will run every hour and a half from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
Notes:
- Although this will be a completely free event, space is limited and pre-registration will be required.
- Parking will be available on Saunders Cres.
- Please be aware that this is an active construction site. Please wear suitable, durable clothing and sturdy shoes or boots for this adventure. The tour goes on rain, or shine (or snow)!
-Michael Klement, AIA
