It's official our Habitat for Humanity of Kent County project at "310 Indiana NW" in Grand Rapids achieved LEED for Homes "Platinum" certification. Although it's their first LEED for Homes "Platinum" project, they have built over 68 LEED certified home in the Grand Rapids area. It was built by student volunteers from Grand Rapids Public School Academy for Design and Construction which offered a tremendous opportunity for the students to learn cutting-edge green building and design. Not many students their age can say they help built a LEED Platinum Home!
Besides the LEED certification the home also received ZeroStep certification and was featured in the 2011 Spring Parade of Homes. Some of the unique feature of this Habitat home are
Logix ICF Foundation.
Advanced Framing.
SIP Panel Roof.
Energy Star Windows.
Cellulose Insulation.
Passive Solar Design.
Passive Cooling.
Prison Built Cabinetry.
Rain Barrels.
Food Garden.
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