Objective:
To build a real structure out of green materials, on a realistic budget to showcase local resources under less than ideal situations. The “Real House,” will utilize wind power, water conservation technologies, energy efficient wall panels, windows, and more renewable technologies. This project is our gauge for future success. A wind powered home built not on a hill and not in the open fields free of obstructions. This structure is built in the woods. Coexisting with nature, by nature, for nature. Join us and watch this project grow for the next ten years.
The Plan:
The Woods Wind Energy Project is a practical research tool for a sustainable responsible building in a northern climate. The project will be monitored for utility consumption and data logged for the world to see for a period of no less than ten years.
Watch the area’s most skilled construction technicians, builders, and cooperatives working together to make your world a better place.
Advertising & Marketing
The Residential Green Research Project- WOODS WIND is an interactive research and training model of Green/Sustainable building practices for Rochester and Surrounding Communities. The scope of the project is to showcase sustainable building practices that are affordable, efficient, and practical for the Upper Midwest. The project will begin advertising with the site yard signs, large site project sign, and a full website detailing the project and its growth over the next ten years.
Events:
The WOODS WIND Project will host several public open events to showcase the technology going into this unique project, as well as many technical training events for trades and building professionals.
Media Recording:
The interest in the WOODS WIND Project is expected to continue from ground breaking all the way to year number ten. The project will be recorded in HDTV for media works and broadcasts. Local, Regional, and National Media will be invited to cover this Green Build. Project Status Updates will be available upon request.
Active Platinum Building Participants/Sponsors:
Agstar-Project Finance
Allstars General Construction-Tom Skulski, Siding, Soffit, Fascia, and Steel Roofing
Benchmark-Insulated Concrete Forms and Lite Deck
Brac Systems-Grey Water Recycling Systems
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 343-Quality Electrical Installation
CO Brown Agency-Craig Qualey-Fischer
DeCook Excavating-Excavation, Backfill, Finish Grading, Driveway
Direct Earth Energy-Water Furnace Dealer, Alternative Energy Supplier; Geothermal, Solar, Wind
DMC Plumbing-Plumbing Labor and Professional Installation Consulting
D.R. Framing-Dustin Ragland, Green Wall Panels, Roof Systems, and Windows
Einstein Building Solutions-Green Building Contracting Services
Enercept-Structural Panels, Drafting, Beam Design
Equinox Energy Systems-Supplier of Alternative Energy Products
Fabral Steel-Roof Steel
George F. Restovich & Associates-Professional Legal Services. Anna Restovich
Goodin Company-Plumbing Fixtures and Materials
Home Design Innovations-Drafting Services
KEE Construction-Craig Eddy, Green Wall Panel
Legends Concrete Inc.-Supplier of ICF materials, consulting, and labor
Leitzen Concrete-Concrete Material Supplier
Plumbers & Pipe Fitters Union No 6-Supplier of Quality Plumbing Installation
Probuild of Rochester, Darren Brunn-Framing materials, building consultingPlumbers & Pipe Fitters Union No 6s=9797403224302820783
Rowland Well Company-Water Well, Pressure Tank Installation, Geothermal Well Driller
Silverline Windows-An Anderson Window Company
Water Furnace-Manufacturer of Water Furnace Geothermal Heating System Components
Advertising Begins: June 6, 2011
Project Dig Date: December 27, 2009
Website Launch: June 6, 2011
Project Signage:
18x24 Yard Signs to be placed strategically around Rochester and local high traffic volume intersections
4 x 8 Job site Sign: to be placed at entrance of project
Project vehicle graphics to be placed on Allstars General Construction Trailers, & Equipment
Local Media: KAAL, KIMT, KTTC, KXLT Features
Print Media: Rochester Post Bulletin & Rochester Shopper
Additional Media Support will be available at badaboompromo.com
Education in Action
