In Northbrook, IL, you can find this 3500 sq ft LEED Platinum Certified “SmartHaus”. The home utilizes several Mitsubishi Ductless Mini-Split units for bulk heating and cooling, and the CERV to mix air throughout the home and keep air quality excellent. Build Equinox worked with Architect Michael Kollman to model energy requirements and ensure the house would stay comfortable and healthy.
About the Architect
Recognized as the ultimate, award winning, sustainable architecture and construction management practice of Chicago’s North Shore, SmartHaus and Wexler/Kollman P.C., Ltd. was born from the passion to create inspiring and responsible design at a level that makes it affordable to anyone interested.
Working to help extend education and awareness about the advantages of sustainable design and construction is something that Michael has devoted much of his life’s ambition towards. Michael received his undergraduate degree from The University of New Mexico where he studied with Edward Mazria, founder of Architecture 2030, as well as many other innovators in the field of sustainable design. He has been a lecturer and keynote speaker for numerous events, and teaches Green Building Design and Construction at the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois. He is also actively involved with historic preservation and Chairs the Historic Preservation Committee for the Village of Libertyville, Illinois.
Specifications
- Size: 2950 sqft
- Heating & Cooling: Heat Pumps
- Ventilation: CERV2
- Energy Generation: 10kW Solar
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