10 Solar Water Heat panels integrated with an in-floor heating system
Super insulated: constructed with large flax straw bales and cob
Integrated greenhouse for winter solar heat gain and food production
Systems designed to minimize water use and sewer water waste
R-50 walls
R-80 ceiling
1,130 square foot home
Total annual heating cost- $1334.04
Average monthly cost- $111.17 (Including Irrigating a 2 Acre Garden!)
Costs based on MN Power rates and includes all monthly service & taxes
Resilient Living Research and Development
Our long term goals are to build houses that can heat and cool themselves without fossil fuels, help feed the occupants and recycle their nutrients.Read More
Campus Buildings
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H.U.G. Homes In conjunction with Resilient Properties Management (RPM) we can build ultra-efficient homes that offer significantly reduced operating costs and high levels of comfort.Read More
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.