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"ECO PROJECTS" Segment
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| California House |
Visit an ocean-side retreat in California made of natural and recycled materials such as concrete recovered from an earthquake and salvaged granite from a local stone works. Not only is this beautiful home aesthetically pleasing, it is also extremely energy efficient. It is powered by solar panels which often produce excess energy which can be sold back to the local utility company! This home is a wonderful example of how the combination of resourcefulness and creativity can help to achieve a one of a kind retreat.
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| Research House |
See how socially conscious and ecologically responsible architect, Lou Host-Jablonski, used his Madison, Wisconsin home as an educational tool. Workshops were held on-site throughout the building process to educate students about sustainable construction techniques and eco-friendly materials. Lou stresses the importance of avoiding materials that threaten indoor air quality, of working with a green minded team, and doing your eco-homework ahead of time. His home continues to be a living experiment of environmental ideas. This is truly an educational story that will inspire all.
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Lou's criteria for a "green" home includes: |
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Recycled materials
Low/Non-toxic materials
Good indoor-air quality (AIQ)
Energy efficiency
Durability
Compliance with modern codes
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| Urban Ecology Center |
Discover the magic of the Urban Ecology Center with Executive Director, Ken Leinbach, as he walks us through this 20,000 square foot testament to sustainability. Project Architect, Joel Krueger, and Construction Supervisor, Monique Charlier, join in the discussion. Through them we get a glimpse of the fascinating and challenging process they went through to design and build this one-of-a-kind education center. Being sensitive not only to the environment, but budget, politics and aesthetics, the team created a center that with over 50,000 visitors a year, continues to prove itself, no matter which way you look at it.
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| Contemporary and Sustainable - "Reused Architecture" |
Tour a modern, colorful and energy efficient home with homeowner, John
Taylor, as he discusses his sustainable approach to building. His first belief is to find a pre-existing structure that needs minimal adjustments. He hired green architect, Lou Host-Jablonski, to re-work a tired old house and floor plan into one that fits his family’s needs. Some of the more unusual materials that went into this strikingly unique home are recycled siding boards from a weathered red barn, copper roofing reclaimed from an old Frank Lloyd Wright Church, and Douglas Fir from a Chicago warehouse. John's home Illustrates how sustainable design can be beautiful and contemporary.
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