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June 25, 2007

House is a learning tool for designers and buyers

  • Fivedot is designing and building a spec house with a lot of green features.
    • By KATIE ZEMTSEFF
    Journal Staff Reporter

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    The Orchard will have cisterns to store rainwater, green roofs and the capacity to add other sustainable systems in the future. The $850,000 house will be built near Green Lake.

    A local development company called Fivedot is building an eco-friendly home called The Orchard designed to appeal to those who like the idea of living in the country and city at the same time.


     
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