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Energy House III
19365 Zumbro Ct NW
Elk River, MN
Energy House III, located in Elk River's Nordic Hills housing development, provides an example of best practices and materials to consider when building or upgrading a home.
"I think the Structured Insulated Panels (SIPs) used on the exterior walls and roof and the T-Mass integral foundation system are generating the most interest among visitors," says Sharon Kampa, SNBA Executive Director. "The geothermal heat pump has people talking, too. Our fluctuations in weather keep heating and cooling costs high nearly all year long. These products can certainly moderate or substantially reduce those costs."
Star News Article - 4/26/06
General Contractor, Partners and Suppliers
Brochure
Energy House I
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Energy House II
Background
- Unveiled in 1999 as a model home in Elk River (it has since been sold and is a private residential home)
- Suburban Northwest Builders Association project, led by Christian Builders
- Christian Builders awarded the 1999 Gold Energy Value Housing Award announced at the 1999 International Builders' Association Show
- Reduction in air leakage
- Better insulation coverage, including windows with higher insulating value
- High-efficiency natural gas furnace, air filtration system and heat recovery ventilator
- Radiant paint on interior walls to reduce heat loss