Greater Lansing Area

Event Date & Time:

October 1, 2011 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Home

7051 W. Eaton Hwy

Laninsing, MI 48906

United States

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This 1728 square foot clerestory home has 160 square feet of south-facing windows that provide 20 percent of the home's heating. The roof overhangs control the amount of sun that enters the home so it will not get hot in the summer. Thermal mass inside the house holds and releases the sun's heat. The timber frame structure is exposed inside acting as mass to hold the sun's heat. Its massive oak beams contain 30,000 pounds of oak. Other mass is 1/2 inch brick facing on the fire place and drywall.

Passive cooling techniques, including landscaping are also used. The house is kept cool in the summer by the careful placement of vines and trees along the Western side. Deciduous trees shade the driveway in the summer, preventing it from absorbing and giving off heat. When these trees lose their leaves in the fall the driveway is allowed to collect heat, which helps melt snow in the winter.

Other energy efficient features include the use of a Tankless hot water heater, low-E argon gas windows, insulated doors, and a heat recovery ventilation system, which both provides fresh air and recovers 80% of the heat that is exhausted. The home also uses recycled fixtures, low emissivity (healthy home) finishes, and ENERGY STAR lighting and appliances. In addition the home features water barrels that collect rain for the garden.

Tour Website:

http://www.glrea.org

Tour Fee?:

Free!

Additional Instructions:

Directions:

From I-96:

Take I-96 to exit 90 at Grand River. Turn East, or toward Lansing, onto Grand River. Turn right on Ingersol (first street on right). Take Ingersol over the railroad tracks to Eaton Hwy. which only goes right. House is the third driveway past Delta River Dr. and the fourth house. Park on the road and walk down a steep driveway.

From Saginaw:

Take Creyts North to Willow. Go through the stoplight onto Webster, which angles off northwest. Take Webster across river to Delta River Dr. Turn left and go to Eaton Hwy. Turn left onto Eaton Hwy. House is the third driveway past Delta River Dr. and fourth house. Park on the road and walk down a steep driveway.

Anticipated Attendance:

1 - 25 visitors

Organization to be Credited:

Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association

Organizer's Name:

Samantha Keeney

Organizer's Address:

257 S. Bridge St PO Box 346 Dimondale, MI 48821

Organizer Email:

samantha.keeney@glrea.org

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yes

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