Located in one of Ann Arbor’s oldest neighborhoods stands this classic 1920’s era craftsman home. This urban infill house is built on a previously occupied site and was designed for durability and energy efficiency without compromising style or character. 514 Fountain was built using a state of the art hybrid geothermal HVAC system that includes heating, cooling and hot water. Coupled with an ICF foundation, high efficiency fiberglass clad wood windows and a combination of blown cellulose and spray foam, this home is able to achieve energy ratings in the top 100th percentile in the United States. This is the only LEED Platinum home in Michigan with an EPA rated wood burning fireplace. Annual utility costs for this home average less than $80/month. By carefully selecting natural elements like the cedar columns and slate entry tiles, we were able to give this home an organic look and feel without compromising our commitment to making sustainable material selections for most of the project. Adaptive Building Solutions, LLC is proud to present you with 514 Fountain Sreet, a registered candidate for LEED Platinum certification.
*The HERS Index is a scoring system for a home’s energy efficiency, like an MPG sticker for a motor vehicle. HERS starts with an average home for a point of reference called the “HERS Reference Home” which is valued at a HERS Index of 100. On the other side of the spectrum, the most energy efficient, net zero energy home scores a HERS Index of 0. Each point below the benchmark of 100 represents 1% of gain in energy efficiency.
Green Building Tour in Ann Arbor this weekend. 8 homes on the tour.
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