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Article: “Building for Forever,” by Marcia Goodrich (view PDF) This article features my work and philosophy as a sustainable builder and educator, including the efforts and insights of several of my students. Article: “Search for Efficiency,” by Kurt Hauglie (view PDF) Article: “A Different Type of Greenhouse,” by Layla Aslani (view PDF) Video: “Dollars and Sense: Building Energy-efficient Housing” This is a 38-minute video produced for Habitat for Humanity which I directed and co-scripted. It provides practical instruction on constructing a low-cost, energy-efficient house with details on producing an air-tight envelope, insulation type, amount, and placement, installing air-air heat exchangers, and working with plumbing, mechanical, and electrical trades-people to minimize air barrier breaches. Funding for this video was through a Michigan, Department of Energy grant. Article: “Sun and Snow in Michigan” by Burke Miller (view PDF) This article focuses on my collaboration with the late architect Garfield “Skip” Kindred in designing and constructing his high-performance, passive solar home in Hancock, Michigan. The article also included project details, construction methods, heating cost comparisons, and sustainability metrics. Article: “Solar Homes Stay Cozy Year Round” by David Maki (view PDF) Michigan Five-Star Home Grant The proposal for this grant was written by Skip and Merle Kindred based on the innovative construction techniques we collaboratively proposed for their high-performance passive solar house to be built in cold and snowy Hancock, MI. The grant was funded by the Michigan Department of Energy. |