Mr. McKinney and LEED-H promote a whole home • Use of enough reclaimed and renewable wood • An automated “bio-feedback” system that al-
approach to sustainability by recognizing per- to save over 10.5 acres of rain forest. Renew- lows the owner to monitor resource consump-
formance in eight key areas of human and able woods used regenerate at an average rate tion in real time.
environmental health: innovation in design, of every 5 years vs. every 50 years for many
sustain able site development, energy efficiency, hardwoods (one species of Columbian guada Acqua Liana's significance is receiving acclaimed
water savings, superior indoor air quality, envi- bamboo used regenerates by growing 90 feet international media attention.
ronmentally preferable materials, location and in a single year!).
ease of use/homeowner education.
• During construction over 340,000 pounds of
To learn more about this amazing home visit:
A few of Acqua Liana’s green features include:
debris and trash was recycled. Over 75% of all
• Solar panels, insulative characteristics, envi-
debris was diverted, and will never reach a
http://www.frank-mckinney.com
ronmentally conscious lighting, ultra-high effi-
landfill.
cient appliances and air-conditioning that cut
down on electrical consumption by nearly 60%.
On certain days the home will be energy neu-
tral, and will generate enough electricity to run
two average size homes.
• A system that collects runoff water from the
roof and fills the water garden. The system col-
lects enough reusable water to fill the average
size swimming pool every 20 days.
• Ultra-high efficient air-conditioning and purifi-
cation systems that make the home's indoor
air quality 2x cleaner than a hospital’s operat-
ing room.
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