Green Buildings for Cool Cities Tour comes to Ann Arbor this weekend
Despite its rambling size, it only costs about $1,200 a year to heat and cool and that cost is expected to be halved with the addition of more solar panels, according to builder Bob Burnside, president and CEO of Fireside Home Construction. To accomplish that, drywall scraps along with shredded cardboard were worked into the soil and composted and steel banding used around shipments of lumber were used to reinforce the concrete slabs, among other measures. In 2007, it was identified as one of the 12 greenest houses in America, and the first LEED platinum house in the state. It uses about 70 percent less energy than a typical house its size and generates 70 percent of its own energy. Other stops on the tour include a house with an artful mish-mash of found windows and one that is designed to look historic but function with cutting edge green technology. The house at 7150 Donovan Road is among eight local homes featured on the two-day Green Buildings for Cool Cities Tour this weekend.
AnnArbor.com on 10.06.10 | File Under Fountain | CommentsSolar Outdoor Water Fountain | MACS SOLAR STORE
The larger fountains are typically going to be electric but solar fountains bring cascading waterfall sounds in bright vibrant colors. Outdoor water fountains offer both electric and solar options. Is there a better place to relax, than to sit by a water fountain and listen to the gentle trickle of flowing water. Be sure to place your fountain in a place that can be enjoyed by you as you enjoy your outdoor living spaces. Water Fountains – The Beauty, Serenity and Relaxation They Provide . The beautiful sound of running water is soothing to the soul. Water fountains are the perfect way to bring relaxation to your favorite indoor or outdoor environment. With many outdoor fountains you will find the perfect match for your deck, patio or garden areas. You could use water fountains indoors or in your garden, where they help to bring out the beauty of your flowers....
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Not sure if that leaves enough room for plumbing, but the fountain in the Circle seems to work fine, so who knows? @Eric, You make a good point.
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