Energy Saving Features of Rieth Village

Structural Features

Overview

10kw Wind Generator

Story, tech. info. and photos 

4.8 kw Photovoltaic Unit

Installation

Wastewater treatment system

Wetland Cell BioFilter

Recirculating Sand Filter

Diagrams

"We are not just building a shelter: we are creating a teaching tool and a model for others who want to make environmentally sound choices." - Luke Gascho

Rieth Village Earns Platinum Status From US Green Building Council

Two cottages provide housing for up to 32 students

A third unit serves as the initial classroom and office building.

Story and Photos from dedication day April 8, 2006

Meet our Contractors

Meet our Design Team

Bibliography of resources on sustainable design

Review the Construction (reverse chronological order)

March 06 Photos

Dec- Jan 06 Interior

Dec- Jan 06 Exterior

November 05 Photos

Late October 05

Late Sept.-Early October 05

Installation of Wind Generator 10/4/05

Early September 05 Progress

Energy saving features installed (August 23-29)

Our August 24 visit to the site

Summer Progress (Photo series June to August)

Pouring the Foundations (photo series 5/20 to 6/3)

Site Preparation with Sustainability in Mind (photo series 4/20 to 5/16)

Ground-breaking held May 4