the ‘Rancho Deluxe' Visible Green Home™ /
Behind the Drywall™ Tour

This tour will highlight the smart design and implementation of a whole-site energy system with a target of Net-Zero Site Energy. In the process, it will create a model environment, inspiring visions of smartly designed homes under 2000 square feet that harvest and produce all the energy they need over the course of the year – and eliminate their energy bills – forever. 
This mid-century modern, dubbed “Rancho Deluxe”, was constructed using energy efficient techniques ahead of their time in 1949.  This project builds upon the homes original passive solar features with a new roof-mounted, grid-tied, 8.2K photovoltaic system. The design will power the home and the new studio/offices for the homeowners company, Urban Ashes, with enough power left to charge their Ford Focus EV. The plan also includes a geo-thermal heating system, smart lighting, appliance load monitoring, energy control systems, environmental comfort controls through new ventilation strategies, and the use of natural daylight in place of energy consuming light options. 

Note, this will be a special tour segment for design and building professionals only.

Speakers: Paul Hickman, Michael Klement AIA, Doug Selby

Date/Time: December 10, 2012 / 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Cost: Absolutely Free           

Location: 2115 Newport Road, Ann Arbor MI 48104

Registration: Click here to register >>

NOTE: MapQuest pin is not in the correct location. The house is accessed from Alexandria Boulevard. Please park on Victoria Circle and Alexandria Boulevard.

Phone/Fax: 734.996.0100

Email: [email protected]

Links: http://ranchodeluxe.info/

Event Sponsors

Urban Ashes
Maximizing America's underutilized resources and human potential with hand-made fine picture frames and furniture. These American Made goods are created in Michigan from urban salvaged wood while utilizing a transitional and disabled labor force.
Architectural Resource
Headed by Michael Klement, AIA, Architectural Resource is a nationally recognized, award-winning, Ann Arbor based architectural design firm specializing exclusively in the residential design of new homes, cottages, additions, remodels, and renovations.
Meadowlark Energy
Meadowlark Energy helps buildings perform better while using less energy.  Through quality workmanship and innovative techniques in building performance contracting, we strive to make the healthiest, most efficient buildings in America.   We do this for the comfort of the building occupants, the security of future generations and for the vitality of our local communities and the environment as a whole.