News & Cutting Edge Developments
The EarthSource Geo DirectTM geothermal system has been chosen for the first environmentally sustainable
Southern Living Showcase Home!
"GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University’s nationally-recognized commitment to environmental sustainability got that
much stronger Monday when it was announced that the campus will serve as the location for a 2008 Southern Living
Showcase Home that will be a model of “green” design, renewable energy and operating efficiency. The
announcement was made by Furman, Southern Living magazine and The Cliffs Communities, the three major
partners involved in the unique and innovative partnership to construct the home on campus. At 3,000 square feet,
“The Cliffs Cottage” at Furman will be built near the lake adjacent to university’s four eco-cottages and will be among
the first residential homes in America to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
certification. It will also be the first environmentally sustainable Southern Living Showcase Home.
"The Southern Living Showcase Home will highlight energy efficiency, green design and the use of natural materials
and products. The grounds will include a formal garden with native plants and a large, organic vegetable garden.
The gardens will also feature an underground cistern and fountains that collect and use rainwater for irrigation. The
parking areas and sidewalks around the home are designed and constructed to minimize storm water runoff.
"A geothermal ground source heat pump and photovoltaic electrical system will reduce energy dependency. The
home will also feature Energy Star-rated appliances, low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paints, sustainable
flooring and other green products."
See the full report at http://www.furman.edu/press/pressarchive.cfm?ID=4021
Installation is underway!
The geothermal heat pump installation has began at Furman University. The "pit style" geothermal loops have been
installed and backfilled. The mechanical installation [indoor section] is scheduled to begin in the next couple of weeks.
We will update this site as progress continues.
The EarthSource Geo DirectTM geothermal system has been chosen for the first environmentally sustainable
Southern Living Showcase Home!
"GREENVILLE, S.C.—Furman University’s nationally-recognized commitment to environmental sustainability got that
much stronger Monday when it was announced that the campus will serve as the location for a 2008 Southern Living
Showcase Home that will be a model of “green” design, renewable energy and operating efficiency. The
announcement was made by Furman, Southern Living magazine and The Cliffs Communities, the three major
partners involved in the unique and innovative partnership to construct the home on campus. At 3,000 square feet,
“The Cliffs Cottage” at Furman will be built near the lake adjacent to university’s four eco-cottages and will be among
the first residential homes in America to receive Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
certification. It will also be the first environmentally sustainable Southern Living Showcase Home.
"The Southern Living Showcase Home will highlight energy efficiency, green design and the use of natural materials
and products. The grounds will include a formal garden with native plants and a large, organic vegetable garden.
The gardens will also feature an underground cistern and fountains that collect and use rainwater for irrigation. The
parking areas and sidewalks around the home are designed and constructed to minimize storm water runoff.
"A geothermal ground source heat pump and photovoltaic electrical system will reduce energy dependency. The
home will also feature Energy Star-rated appliances, low VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paints, sustainable
flooring and other green products."
See the full report at http://www.furman.edu/press/pressarchive.cfm?ID=4021
Installation is underway!
The geothermal heat pump installation has began at Furman University. The "pit style" geothermal loops have been
installed and backfilled. The mechanical installation [indoor section] is scheduled to begin in the next couple of weeks.
We will update this site as progress continues.
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