Green living means a lot of different things for different people. For some, green living means recycling, buying organic food or driving hybrid vehicles. Other people go even farther to protect the environment by investing in green products for their homes like solar panels, energy efficient windows and water conserving appliances. Then there is still another group of people who appreciate the need for green living, but are overwhelmed by the options they have and which products will benefit the planet and save them money.
Enter Vision House® - a demonstration home that showcases the latest in green design, building techniques and products. Built in different locations across the country, Green Builder Media introduced the Vision House® series as a way to showcase the options homeowners have in the latest and greatest in key green building issues such as energy use, water conservation, waste management and indoor environmental quality.
This year, Vision House is being built in Armory Park del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. Focusing on showcasing combinations of style, affordability and energy efficiency, this home will give families in Tuscon an opportunity to see how comfortable and economical green living can be. OneRoof Energy is very excited to be a part of the Vision House® Tucson project. We have donated a Hanwha 9.8kW solar panel system. Our Hanwha High Efficiency 245 silver frame solar panel system is designed to have high efficiency and a long life, making them a key component in creating a model “net zero” home, creating as much energy as it uses.
Vision House® Tucson has been built in one of the countries greenest subdivisions – Armory Park del Sol. Renowned Arizona builder John Wesley Miller created the project almost ten years ago with the goal of developing “net-zero” homes throughout the community, not just for one “smart” home. The average family in the Armory Park del Sol subdivision will spend about $300 a year - or roughly $25 per month – to heat and cool their home. That is pretty amazing, especially when you consider that the subdivision is in the heart of Tucson where temperatures can reach almost a 100° Fahrenheit in the summer and get down into the low 40s in the winter.
Vision House® Tucson will be open for visitors starting December 19, 2013. If you are interested in learning more about green living, how to build an eco-friendly home and happen to be in Tuscon, the Vision House is a great opportunity to learn about your options. We hope you’ll take some time to swing by and visit this incredible project. At the very least, you’ll walk away with a better understanding about how affordable and straightforward green living can be.
Click here to learn more about Vision House® Tucson and to view the events calendar.
