The “Glenn Retreat” project exemplifies water use reduction both outdoor and indoor, with a 72% reduction in irrigation due in part by the AdvanTex(R) Wastewater Treatment Systems manufactured by Orenco (R) that is a environmentally sustainable wastewater treatment technology that treats blackwater and greywater so well that the treated effluent can be re-used for subsurface irrigation (We achieved an additional LEED innovation point with this system). Along with Infiltrating Rain Gardens, Edible Forest Gardens, Extensive use of Native Drought Tolerant Plants and Eco Turf Grass on the outside and with low flow WaterSense certified toilet and fixture on the inside this project achieved almost every point under Water Efficiency in the LEED for Homes checklist. Our approach to handling waste water and storm water turned a negative attribute into a positive one; and created a drought tolerant and low maintenance landscape.
Lessons Learned
- Know some of the basic requirements of a LEED and Healthy Home
- Learn how blackwater systems can contribute to the welfare of the local watershed
- Understand the safety a tight home in colder climates
- Be inspired to make your next project better
Continuing Education Units (CEUS)
.5 Hour in
- GBCI & LEED H Specific
1 Hour in
- GCP
- AIA (HSW)
- AIBD
- State-based design and construction may apply
Instructor
Eric Huhges of Image Design.
Image Design, LLC of Grand Rapids, has been awarded “Best Of Houzz” for Design & Customer Satisfaction by Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design. The national award winning residential design firm was chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. Image Design through SEED studio design greener homes throughout the country.
Course is free to watch
$25.00 for continuing education certificate. Go here to take the quiz at Constructioned.com.
Download course handout here
