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..The Greenhouse in 1999.................................... The Greenhouse before Renovations 2007 |
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The GreenHouse will feature many new sustainable technologies including:
- A sealed & conditioned attic space with Icynene spray foam insulation
- A grey water system and "living machine" that utilizes and filters water from the sinks to flush the toilet
- A solar tube installation to help naturally light the inside office
- Structural Insulated Panals (SIPs) for the new addition to increase efficiency, reduce HVAC loads and provide hurricane protection
- Plyboo kitchen cabinets
- Recycled glass countertops
- Cork and natural marmoleum flooring
- Workstations built from Dakota Burl and Paperstone recycled content products
- No-VOC paints, finished and American Clay earth plaster
- Reclaimed hardwood flooring
- Duel-flush toilet and low-flow bath fixtures
- Energy efficient lighting provided by Philips
We still need your help!
The GreenHouse Renovation Fundraiser is still in action! We need to raise $3,000 to complete our renovations. Please, if you are not already a member to the Institute, become a PARTNER IN OUR VISION by joining us today and designate your contribution to our sustainable facility.
Click here to donate online!
Or, send a check to:
The Sustainability Institute
1441 E. Montague Ave,
North Charleston 29405
& be sure to designate your check to the GreenHouse. |
