Construction of the EnHouse
Green Building Materials
Solar Energy
Insulation
Windows
Energy Star
Air Distribution
Ecological Footprint
EnHouse Library

Structural Insulated Panels
Engineered I Joists
Cellulose Insulation
Natural Linoleum
Recycled PET Carpeting
Bamboo Flooring
Skylight
Recycled Decking Lumber

Construction Journal
The preparation for and construction of the Environmental House is chronicled below, complete with photographs and stories.

We'd like to thank everyone that helped begin the deconstruction to make way for the project, including members of:
The USEPA Emmission Lab Clean Car Team
North Campus Co-Op
The University of Michigan School of Natural Resources
Ford Motor Company
The University of Michigan Chapter of Tau Beta Phi Engineering Society
Ecology Center

	Deconstruction begins! October 12-26, 1998
	Salvage drywall, insulation and lumber November 1-6, 1998
	Off with the deck! November 7-13, 1998
	Steel beams and stud walls November 16-20, 1998
	Insulspan structural insulated panels December 7-11, 1998
	Louisiana Pacific wooden I-beams February 1-8, 1999
	Stairs and EnHouse Preview March 5-20, 1999
	Roof framing and skylights Martch 29-April 2, 1999
	Drywall and drop ceiling April 15-30, 1999
	Fiber cement siding and cellulose insulation May 3-14, 1999
	Recycled steel roof May 18, 1999
	Linoleum and bamboo May 27-June 10, 1999
	Duct cleaning July 30, 1999
	Recycled plastic carpet installed with tack strips August 5-13, 1999