The Wisconsin Trend Home was
featured in WISN TV in this
video feature.
Get a Sneak Peek at the Trend
Home Before You Go Obeo has created a Virtual Tour of the home.
View the tour here.
Pattie talks with WKLH about
the Trend Home. Listen to the interview here.
In February of 2008, the Wisconsin Builders
Association Foundation, with assistance from the members of
the Metropolitan Builders Association, broke ground on the Wisconsin
Trend Home™. All proceeds from this project will go to charity,
with $200,000 going to Waukesha’s La Casa de Esperanza, and
the remaining funds going to the WBA Foundation to assist with
job training in the specialty trades.
The purpose of this project is to build an
environmentally sensitive home with the technologies and features
that should be prevalent in a home in the year 2020. The WBA
Foundation will use the home to educate builders and the public
throughout Wisconsin on the core elements that are included
in this home. The primary goal of this educational effort is
to illustrate that these technologies that can be incorporated
into new and existing homes today.
Among a host of innovative products in the
Wisconsin Trend Home™ is the first residential application in
the state of Wisconsin for a gray water reuse system. This product
will collect the used water from the shower, send it to a filter
in the home’s basement, and then reuse that water in the toilets
for the home. It is estimated that this system will allow for
a savings of 12,000 gallons of water per year in this home.
Another product in the home that will save
the owners a large quantity of water is the rainwater catchment
system. This item collects the rainwater off the roof of the
home and stores it in an underground tank. This water is then
used to irrigate the lawn and other vegetation, as well as being
used for the outside house bib of the home. Experts have estimated
that approximately 43,000 gallons of water will be collected
through this system each year. The collection of this water,
in addition to providing water for irrigation, results in fewer
particulates and pollutants being dragged into adjacent streams
and rivers.
In addition to having several water conservation
technologies, the Wisconsin Trend Home™ also tries to minimize
the home’s use of electricity through photovoltaic solar panels
and solar thermal hot water heater. In SpecialFeature the case
of the photovoltaic system, panels are mounted on the roof and
collect the suns rays and transform them into energy. This energy
is then transferred onto the W.E. Energies grid. The future
homeowner will then be paid by W.E. Energies for the amount
of energy that is transferred. The solar thermal hot water heater,
on the other hand, will use the sun’s rays to heat approximately
100 gallons of water per day. This will result in a tremendous
energy savings for the homeowner.
The Wisconsin Trend Home™ will be open to
the public and to builders at no charge for approximately four
weeks in the late summer of 2008. These tours will give the
public an idea of what type of components can be installed in
homes today, and provide both the public and MBA members with
the opportunity to weigh the costs and benefi ts of some of
these newer technologies.
In addition to the elements already described,
the Wisconsin Trend Home™ incorporates a wide array of environmentally
friendly technologies, all of which are described in detail
on the home’s website at www.WITrendHome.
com. The MBA is proud to be a partner in the creation of
this exhibit.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AUG 16 - SEPT 14, 2008
FREE Admission!
Open Weekends: 11am - 5pm and Wednesdays: 5 - 8pm
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The Wisconsin Trend Home was
featured in WISN TV in this
video feature.
Green certified hardware
has arrived at the Wisconsin Trend Home™, an environmentally
friendly home with the technologies and features that should
be prevalent in homes in the year 2020. Provided by LaForce
Inc., the door hardware is made of high quality, recycled bronze
material by Rocky Mountain Hardware.
In addition to green door hardware,
LaForce is supplying cabinet knobs and pulls in the main bath,
which qualify for green points because they are manufactured
locally. The knobs and pulls are created by Sietto based
in Chicago.
The Wisconsin Trend Home™
is being built in Waukesha by the Wisconsin Builders Association
Foundation with assistance from the Metropolitan Builders Association
of Greater Milwaukee and will be open to the public for approximately
six weeks in the late summer of 2008. For more information
on the Wisconsin Trend Home™, visit http://www.witrendhome.com/
LaForce, Inc. is a distributor
of decorative residential hardware for doors, cabinets and bathrooms.
Its showrooms are located in Menomonee Falls, Madison,
and Green Bay and are open to the public. For more information
on LaForce residential hardware, visit www.laforceinc.com
(Waukesha, WI) April 11, 2008 –
The Wisconsin Builders Foundation and the Metropolitan
Builders Association are proud to report that the roof is complete
on the Wisconsin Trend Home™ and the rough-in for plumbing,
HVAC, and the fireplace is taking place, along with the installation
of the solar power components. All of this work is being done
under the supervision of the general contractor, Tim O’Brien
Homes.
The solar power components include both electric
panels, as well as solar hot water. For the photovoltaic system,
which creates electricity from the panels, solar photovoltaic
arrays are used to convert light from the sun directly into
electricity, which is used in the home. The arrays will be mounted
on the roof line of the home, which faces nearly due south.
This orientation will help maximize the energy created through
the use of the arrays.
In the case of the solar hot water, water
is primarily heated by a passive solar thermal hot water system
that operates with two flat panels mounted on the roof. This
system connects to a large solar thermal storage tank that is
also a high-efficiency, natural gas back up in the basement
that transfers heat to the incoming cold-water line just before
entering the hot water tank. This system is a closed-loop drain
back that utilizes a special water solution to protect from
freezing. This system will be monitored by an Eagle II controller.
On a daily basis, approximately 100 gallons of hot water will
be heated through this system.
The Wisconsin Trend Home™ was designed
to show that technologies that will be typical in homes in the
year 2020 can and should be utilized today. It is the WBA Foundation
and the MBA’s belief that the Wisconsin Trend Home™
has the potential to make a large educational impact on the
citizens of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin homebuilding industry.
Now that the critical components are being installed, we look
forward to revealing the additional technologies that we’ve
captured in this energy efficient and resource friendly home.
Watch for updates on the Wisconsin Trend Home™ on WITrendHome.com.
We would like to extend our gratitude to the
donors who will be offering their products and services at this
point in construction:
Tim O’Brien Homes
General Contractor
J. Anthony Construction, Inc.
Roof Framing Installation
Robert W. Nelson
Roof Framing Installation
Stock Building Supply
Roof Framing Materials
Mad City Roofing
Roofing Installation
Weather-Tek Design Center
Roof Material Donation
Gulf Eagle Supply/Weather-Tek Building
Products
Roof Material Donation
Danny K. Construction
Exterior Painting
Sherwin Williams
Exterior Paint Donation
Dave Jones Plumbing & Heating
HVAC Rough-in Plumbing Rough-in
York Midwest, a Johnson Controls
Company
HVAC Supplier
Ferguson Enterprises
Plumbing Material Supplier
WE Energies
Solar Panel Donation
Arch Electric, LLC
Solar Panel Installation
Plumbers Local 75
Solar Hot Water Installation
Castleman & Sons Plumbing, Inc.
Solar Hot Water Installation
Sol Power
Solar Site Assessment
A complete list of donors can be found
here.
WINSTON-SALEM, NC - Resource
and environmentally friendly building--also known as green building--is
gaining popularity. Even common materials such as carpet,
paint and garage doors have green options and are competitively
priced.
Green building is about reducing environmental
impact, whether its remodeling a home or planning a community.
There's no "green" architectural style, either, so
the homeowner can still follow their personal taste when it
comes to creating a home's look.
When homeowners are looking for a green garage
door, the JELD-WEN wood composite models fit that requirement.
Made from 100% recycled wood fiber, JELD-WEN garage door skins
and trim boards conserve our natural resources. This exterior
super skin is virtually impervious to moisture, cracking, rotting,
sub-zero freezing, desert heat and the damaging effect of the
sun’s ultraviolet rays. JELD-WEN garage doors are
also packed with environmentally safe, CFC-free, expanded polystyrene
insulation for extra energy efficiency.
JELD-WEN has been a leader in composite technology
for over thirty years, providing homeowners with wood composite
entry doors, windows and garage doors. JELD-WEN composite
garage doors provide a valuable answer for homeowners who want
the look of a wood door without the maintenance and the strength
of steel without the rusting or denting. Call your local
Amarr Door Center for more JELD-WEN product information, ordering,
and availability.
Amarr is one of the world’s leading
manufacturers and distributors of residential and commercial
garage doors. Established in 1951 by the Brenner family in Winston-Salem,
NC, Amarr has grown to over 1,000 team members, operating three
plants, and over 60 Door Centers in the United States, Mexico,
Canada, and Hungary. Over 3,000 independent dealers, distributors
and leading retailers sell Amarr doors worldwide for the new
construction and replacement markets. For more information visit
www.amarr.com
or call 1-800-503-DOOR (3667).
The Wisconsin Builders Foundation and the
Metropolitan Builders Association are proud to report that the
rough framing is complete and the installation of windows and
other critical components is beginning for the Wisconsin Trend
Home™. We would like to extend our gratitude to the donors
who will be offering their products and services at this point
in construction:
J. Anthony Construction,
Inc.
Window Installation
Dave Jones Plumbing and Heating
Underground Plumbing and HVAC Installation
Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Plumbing Materials
Spring City Electric, Inc.
Electrical Labor
Milgard Windows, Inc.
Window Materials
Velux
Skylight and Sun Tube Materials
International Brotherhood of Electric
Workers
Electrical Labor
CDC Enterprises, Inc.
Ducting Materials
Weather-Tek Design Center
Window Donation
A complete list of donors can be found
here.
When determining what components would be
critical to the success of the WI Trend Home, one of the first
things discussed was the type of windows that would be used
in the home. Because windows and doors are the two main
areas where heat loss occurs in homes, the selection of these
components was critical to ensuring that the Wisconsin Trend
Home™ is as energy efficient as possible.
Wisconsin-based Weather-Tek will be providing
Milgard windows throughout the home. In the summer, Milgard's
SunCoat Low-E will keep the Wisconsin Trend Home™ cool
and comfortable by rejecting the sun's heat and damaging rays.
In the winter, SunCoat Low-E will help the Wisconsin Trend Home™
stay warm and cozy by blocking heat loss to the cold weather
outside. By using these windows, the heating and cooling costs
will be approximately 13% less than a typical home in Wisconsin.
In addition to energy savings, the windows will also help to
reduce the harmful UV rays that can fade the carpet and furniture
in the Wisconsin Trend Home™.
Additionally, Velux sky lights and sun tubes
will be used to provide natural light to various areas of the
home. In the case of sun tubes, they will be used in the
hallways and bathrooms - areas where no natural light is usually
available. This will help to reduce the costs to light
the home during the day.
The Wisconsin Trend Home™ was designed
to show that technologies that will be typical in homes in the
year 2020 can and should be utilized today. It is the WBA Foundation
and the MBA’s belief that the Wisconsin Trend Home™
has the potential to make a large educational impact on the
citizens of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin homebuilding industry.
Now that the critical components are being installed, we look
forward to revealing the additional technologies that we’ve
captured in this energy efficient and resource friendly home.
Watch for updates on the Wisconsin Trend Home™ on WITrendHome.com.
The Wisconsin Builders Foundation
and the Metropolitan Builders Association are proud to report
that the rough framing is currently being undertaken for the
Wisconsin Trend Home™. We would like to extend our gratitude
to the donors who will be offering their products and services
at this point in construction:
Framing Materials
Plymouth Foam, Inc., Plymouth
SIPS Panels
PaceMaker Building Systems, Plymouth
SIPS Panels
P.E.A. Inc.
SIPS Installation
Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental,
Inc., Milwaukee
Crane For SIPS Panels
Stock Building Supply, Sussex
Rough Framing Material
Robert W. Nelson, Milwaukee
Floor Deck Installation
Tim O’Brien Homes, Waukesha
General Contractor
A complete list of donors can be found
at WITrendHome.com.
One of the important aspects of building green
is utilizing locally produced materials. The long distance transport
of building materials can be very energy intensive. As you can
see from the locations of the companies involved in this build,
we are doing our best to utilize both local companies and local
products.
In the case of the rough framing, Structural
Insulated Panels (or SIPS) are being used on the Wisconsin Trend
Home™. These panels are comprised of expanded polystyrene
(EPS) rigid foam insulation sandwiched between two structural
skins of oriented strand board (OSB). A SIPS wall provides
an R-value rating of 21.6, compared to an R-value of 13.7 for
a conventionally framed 2 X 6 wall.
Many trades and craftsmen are working together
in the construction of the Wisconsin Trend Home™, which
is being built as both an educational and philanthropic venture.
The Wisconsin Trend Home™ was designed to show that technologies
that will be typical in homes in the year 2020 can and should
be utilized today. It is the WBA Foundation and the MBA’s
belief that the Wisconsin Trend Home™ has the potential
to make a large educational impact on the citizens of Wisconsin
and the Wisconsin homebuilding industry. Now that rough framing
has started, we look forward to revealing the additional technologies
that we’ve captured in this energy efficient and resource
friendly home. Watch for updates on the Wisconsin Trend Home™
on WITrendHome.com.
Pre-Construction Donations
National Survey & Engineering,
Brookfield
Aerial View and Survey
Sommerset Home Plans, Pewaukee
Architectural Drawings
Tim O'Brien Homes, Waukesha
General Contractor
B & J Interiors, Inc., Pewaukee
Interior Decorating
Yaggy Colby Associates, Inc., Delafield
Landscape Plan
Harmony Homes, Waukesha
Lot
Pragmatic Construction LLC, Milwaukee
Passive Solar Consultant
Sol Power, Milwaukee
Solar Site Assessment
Chicago Title Insurance Co., Waukesha
Title Work
Triveria Interactive, Germantown
Website
Site Donations
We Energies, Milwaukee
Locate Utilities and Establish Pathways
Cornerstone Disposal & Recycling, Inc., Waukesha
Dumpster/Debris Removal
Wastecap Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Recycling Consultant
Citywide Recycling, Milwaukee
Dumpster/Debris Removal
Excavation Donations
Van Wyks, Waldo
Excavating -- Labor, Backfill -- Labor, Sewer & Water Lateral
Vulcan Materials, Franklin
Backfill -- Materials, Tracking Pad Material, Basement Stone,
Garage Stone
White Oak Farm, Oconomowoc
Erosion Control -- Materials & Labor
Foundation Donations
Coello & Associates, Inc., Waukesha
Footings -- Labor, Masonry Walls -- Labor
Okauchee Redi-Mix, Inc., Okauchee
Footings -- Materials
Central Ready Mix, Milwaukee
Masonry Wall -- Concrete
Meyer Materials Co., Kenosha
Masonry Wall -- Concrete
Zignego Ready Mix, Inc., Waukesha
Masonry Wall -- Concrete
Waterproof Systems, Menomonee Falls
Foundation Insulation -- Labor & Materials
Bliffert Lumber & Fuel Co., Oak Creek
Rebar
Becker Steel, St. Francis
Structural Steel, Steel Columns, Labor to Install Steel
Fastenal Co., Waukesha
Anchor Bolts -- Material
Excalibur Builders, LLC, Slinger
Garage ICF Labor
Rhino Block ICF, Muskego
Garage ICF Block
Sonag Ready Mix, LLC, Menomonee Falls
Garage ICF Concrete
A complete list of donors can be found here.
One of the important aspects of building green is utilizing
locally produced materials. The long distance transport of building
materials can be very energy intensive. As you can see from
the locations of the companies involved in this build, we are
doing our best to utilize both local companies and product.
Many trades and craftsmen are working together in the construction
of the Wisconsin Trend Home™, which is being built as
both an educational and philanthropic venture. The Wisconsin
Trend Home™ was designed to show that technologies that
will be typical in homes in the year 2020 can and should be
utilized today.It is the WBA Foundation and the MBA's belief
that the Wisconsin Trend Home™ has the potential to make
a large educational impact on the citizens of Wisconsin and
the Wisconsin homebuilding industry. Now that the foundation
is in, we look forward to the revealing the additional technologies
that we've captured in this energy efficient and resource friendly
home. Watch for updates on the Wisconsin Trend Home™ on
WITrendHome.com.
Lot 382, Rolling Ridge
South Subdivision, Waukesha (Rockridge Way)
The Wisconsin Builders Foundation and the Metropolitan Builders
Association are breaking ground on the Wisconsin Trend Home
on Monday, February 18th. The Wisconsin Trend Home was designed
as both an educational and philanthropic venture. Ten core elements
will be included in the home:
- Green Built™ Home Certification
- ENERGY STAR® Rated with Emerging Technologies
like Solar Power.
- Water Sense - Including Fixtures &
Landscaping
- Grey Water Reuse
- Universal Design
- Smart Home Features
- Higher Indoor Air Quality
- Permeable Pavement
- Emphasis on Recycling and Recycled Materials
- Affordable / Smaller in Size
These elements will be used to show consumers
and builders alike that technologies that will be typical in
homes in the year 2020 can and should be utilized today. Besides
the very important educational aspect of this home, there is
also a charitable aspect. The Wisconsin Trend Home will eventually
be listed for sale. The proceeds from the sale will be utilized
to provide a $200,000 grant to La Casa De Esperenza, which will
help to train low-income workers in the construction industry,
and the remainder will go to the WBA Foundation, which will
be utilized in a scholarship fund to attract high quality students
to a career in the building trades.
It is the WBA Foundation and MBA’s belief
that the Wisconsin Trend Home has the potential to make a large
educational impact on the citizens of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin
homebuilding industry. This groundbreaking is but the first
step in this energy efficient and resource friendly build. Watch
for updates on the Wisconsin Trend Home on WITrendHome.com. |
