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OldMain

OldMain Floor Plan

OldMain

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  • South facing, south opening design to maximize winter solar head gain
  • Large awnings to shade the south side in the summer
  • Super insulated: Cob and strawbale construction
  • Ground Source Heat Pump
  • Multi-use space that accomodates office use, educational use, community gathering use and art space
  • Grounds being restored with permaculture practices for low energy intensive food production and natural systems promotion
  • R-50 walls
  • R-100 ceiling
  • 4,800 square feet of office and community space
  • Total Annual Heating Cost was $751.11
  • Average Monthly Cost was $62.59
  • Costs based on MN Power rates and includes all monthly service & taxes
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Our Goal: Resilient Living

Sustainable living means living in such a way that our present resources will continue to be available for future generations.

 

Resilient living is living sustainable and living well, even in the face of adversity.

 

We want to live comfortable, abundant and healthy lives as we experience change in climate, energy prices and economic security.

 
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