Utah's own . . .
Tour of Solar Buildings '03
   nThe Utah House, 920 S. 50 West, Kaysville
Concept house built by USU features many energy- savings features, green building materials,  renewablesr
System description:  The Utah Demonstration House and Learning Center, or Utah House as it's better known, opens its doors to the public on a rare Saturday tour. On its boast list are: integrated photovoltaics, solar outdoor lighting, passive soalr design, rainwater harvesting, lumber from sustainable forests. The entire house itself carries an Energy Star rating m
Author and green architect Angela Dean speaks at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 at the Utah House. CLICK FOR DETAILS
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The Utah House opened in August of 2002. Its mission is to educate the public about new ways of building homes and creating landscapes that promote the principles of sustainability, energy and water efficiency, healthy indoor environments, universal design principles, and economic development. It also serves as a learning and information center. 
Goals of the Utah House:
  • Energy Efficient: Demonstrate practical and energy efficient solutions (goal to reduce energy use by 50%).
  • Water Efficient: Demonstrate rainwater harvesting, water efficient fixtures, and water wise landscaping (goal to reduce water use by 40%).
  • Healthy Indoor Environments: Showcase healthy building materials and design strategies.
  • Universal design principles: Demonstrate a home designed for all ages, abilities and sizes.
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For more on The Utah House, visit its web site: http://extension.usu.edu/utahhouse/

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