Sunday, August 5, 2007

Finally building...sort of

Future site

Excavation begins

Our affiliate finally got the land purchase squared away with the city, so after a year break, can start building again. Big thanks to the National Guard for letting us use their armory to build and store our walls until our foundation is in. As of today, the excavation and compaction is complete and the foundation should be going in later this week. We are putting in a five unit building this year, followed by a four unit one starting next spring across the street. We are trying to get these homes LEED certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) a new national standard for green building. All sorts of new fun options, tankless water heaters, 92% efficient furnace, solar tubes to light interior hallways, dual flush toilets, and lots and lots of caulking and insulation. Stay tuned for further updates on the house...

1 comment:

Carolyn Quist said...

And when you're done with this house, you can come build me one in California. I want it LEED certified for sure.