Comments on: PREFAB FRIDAY: Zero-Energy MkLotus debuts! http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/ Future-forward design for the world you inhabit Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:00:12 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: greenhousehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-78493 greenhouse Sun, 06 Apr 2008 10:43:19 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-78493 so is there are quite a lot of discarded urban trees up your way?! hey mike lee if you interested in having something like this or better built in nz dont blow it with air miles.. please contact me and i would be happy to quote on this plan or whatever you want. cheers djtodd@slingshot.co.nz so is there are quite a lot of discarded urban trees up your way?! hey mike lee if you interested in having something like this or better built in nz dont blow it with air miles.. please contact me and i would be happy to quote on this plan or whatever you want. cheers djtodd@slingshot.co.nz

]]> By: Inhabitat: Pictures From West Coast Green « Westcoastgreen’s Webloghttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-77417 Inhabitat: Pictures From West Coast Green « Westcoastgreen’s Weblog Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:01:24 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-77417 [...] Green conference in San Francisco, we were lucky enough to not only get a sneak peek of the new Michelle Kaufmann mkLotus prefab house, but also to speak with the designer herself to get the low-down on the sleekly-designed zero [...] [...] Green conference in San Francisco, we were lucky enough to not only get a sneak peek of the new Michelle Kaufmann mkLotus prefab house, but also to speak with the designer herself to get the low-down on the sleekly-designed zero [...]

]]> By: Inhabitat » TOP 10 GREEN DESIGN STORIES OF 2007http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-77335 Inhabitat » TOP 10 GREEN DESIGN STORIES OF 2007 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:15:34 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-77335 [...] 2. GREEN PREFAB CONQUER THE WORLD After the success last year of Steve Glen’s and Ray Kappe’s Living Home eco prefab, we were not surprised to see the worlds of green building and prefab construction coming together in 2007. This year, prefab designer extraordinaire Michelle Kaufman took green prefab to new heights by debuting her zero energy mkLotus design at West Coast Green in September. The compact home doesn’t compromise style or energy efficiency, using solar panels, recycled materials, LED lights, a green roof, water recycling system, green landscaping and even a plug for your electric vehicle! [...] [...] 2. GREEN PREFAB CONQUER THE WORLD After the success last year of Steve Glen’s and Ray Kappe’s Living Home eco prefab, we were not surprised to see the worlds of green building and prefab construction coming together in 2007. This year, prefab designer extraordinaire Michelle Kaufman took green prefab to new heights by debuting her zero energy mkLotus design at West Coast Green in September. The compact home doesn’t compromise style or energy efficiency, using solar panels, recycled materials, LED lights, a green roof, water recycling system, green landscaping and even a plug for your electric vehicle! [...]

]]> By: mike leehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-70198 mike lee Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:40:59 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-70198 can the mkLotus be exported(flat pack) to new zealand ? can the mkLotus be exported(flat pack) to new zealand ?

]]> By: Inhabitat » PREFAB FRIDAY: Michelle Kaufmann’s mkLoft designhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-59413 Inhabitat » PREFAB FRIDAY: Michelle Kaufmann’s mkLoft design Fri, 09 Nov 2007 08:43:23 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-59413 [...] is a big fan of Michelle Kaufmann (MKD)’s eco-pre-fab designs. We previously featured her mkLotus design during its debut at West Coast Green in San Francisco this past September, and we are now pleased [...] [...] is a big fan of Michelle Kaufmann (MKD)’s eco-pre-fab designs. We previously featured her mkLotus design during its debut at West Coast Green in San Francisco this past September, and we are now pleased [...]

]]> By: Scott Martinhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-58871 Scott Martin Tue, 06 Nov 2007 20:23:33 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-58871 How would these systems work in a climate like Northern Michigan? I am partners in an Energy Efficient Panelized Building Company called Insulex Panel Systems, Inc. and I am always looking to learn more. We have been designing and erecting energy effecient buildings since 1982.Please Advise,Scott Martin Insulex Panel Systems, Inc. How would these systems work in a climate like Northern Michigan? I am partners in an Energy Efficient Panelized Building Company called Insulex Panel Systems, Inc. and I am always looking to learn more. We have been designing and erecting energy effecient buildings since 1982.

Please Advise,

Scott Martin
Insulex Panel Systems, Inc.

]]> By: Bernie Lenhoffhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-56523 Bernie Lenhoff Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:23 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-56523 Hi madtrait,Regarding the water reuse, there are two components here: the interior recycling system, and the exterior rainwater catchment system, which they've labeled as "gray water" in the photos above. I suggest you contact Nick Thayer of Late Afternoon Garden Designs who designed the mkLotus landscaping for info on the entire exterior system.If you are referring to the catchment pool in the photos above, I agree it looks great. I believe it is intended to get its water from roof runoff. My company (Green Waste Recycle Yard) provided the wood timbers, which were milled from local discarded urban trees (Monterey Pines in this case). Nick devised a way to use a pond liner with the timbers to create the pool. These timbers are untreated, so I don't know how long they would hold up in a real world application.The objects in the center of the pool are the recycled bottoms of Gray Goose vodka bottles, I believe from Red Shovel Glass Company.Here are two lists of all contributors to the showhouse: http://www.sunset.com/sunset/home/article/0,20633,1665943,00.html http://www.mkd-arc.com/homes/mklotus/contributors.php Hi madtrait,

Regarding the water reuse, there are two components here: the interior recycling system, and the exterior rainwater catchment system, which they’ve labeled as “gray water” in the photos above. I suggest you contact Nick Thayer of Late Afternoon Garden Designs who designed the mkLotus landscaping for info on the entire exterior system.

If you are referring to the catchment pool in the photos above, I agree it looks great. I believe it is intended to get its water from roof runoff. My company (Green Waste Recycle Yard) provided the wood timbers, which were milled from local discarded urban trees (Monterey Pines in this case). Nick devised a way to use a pond liner with the timbers to create the pool. These timbers are untreated, so I don’t know how long they would hold up in a real world application.

The objects in the center of the pool are the recycled bottoms of Gray Goose vodka bottles, I believe from Red Shovel Glass Company.

Here are two lists of all contributors to the showhouse:
http://www.sunset.com/sunset/home/article/0,20633,1665943,00.html
http://www.mkd-arc.com/homes/mklotus/contributors.php

]]> By: donell montgomeryhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-54904 donell montgomery Wed, 03 Oct 2007 15:13:31 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-54904 could we have the spec's on the house so everyone can learn from this..Gray water systems, walls and such..this way everyone can evaluate the best use for their intended market and environment. could we have the spec’s on the house so everyone can learn from this..Gray water systems, walls and such..this way everyone can evaluate the best use for their intended market and environment.

]]> By: Griff Bowiehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-54653 Griff Bowie Mon, 01 Oct 2007 20:50:19 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-54653 Are there any designs which are affordable? Or are these just for those who have the means? Are there any designs which are affordable? Or are these just for those who have the means?

]]> By: clairehttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-54227 claire Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:52:27 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-54227 The "shell" costs $125 for 700 square feet. $225K for the upgraded package. Double that for the 2 br version. I sure hope it comes with closets. :-) A great design! The “shell” costs $125 for 700 square feet. $225K for the upgraded package. Double that for the 2 br version. I sure hope it comes with closets. :-) A great design!

]]> By: madtraithttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-54146 madtrait Wed, 26 Sep 2007 22:01:51 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-54146 Does anyone have more information on the gray water filtration system they used here. It looks great and I would like to try to put something like this in my home. Does anyone have more information on the gray water filtration system they used here. It looks great and I would like to try to put something like this in my home.

]]> By: Dave De Puyhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-54137 Dave De Puy Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:18:54 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-54137 To the comment from genkiRobo about who needs monitoring of consumption in a 700 sq foot home, I would postulate that we all should monitor and control our consumption in any size space.In this case, size is not the issue. To the comment from genkiRobo about who needs monitoring of consumption in a 700 sq foot home, I would postulate that we all should monitor and control our consumption in any size space.

In this case, size is not the issue.

]]> By: West Coast Green « The Las Vegas Washhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-54032 West Coast Green « The Las Vegas Wash Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:47:54 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-54032 [...] I was, unfortunately, unable to attend the West Coast Green Conference in San Fransisco this last weekend. Some bloggers who attended have however written their thoughts on some of the ideas presented. Including the zero-energy prefab installed in front of City Hall(pictured). [...] [...] I was, unfortunately, unable to attend the West Coast Green Conference in San Fransisco this last weekend. Some bloggers who attended have however written their thoughts on some of the ideas presented. Including the zero-energy prefab installed in front of City Hall(pictured). [...]

]]> By: Fab PreFab « The Sunny Side of The Streethttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-54009 Fab PreFab « The Sunny Side of The Street Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:37:10 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-54009 [...] Fab PreFab PREFAB FRIDAY: Zero-Energy MkLotus debuts! [...] [...] Fab PreFab PREFAB FRIDAY: Zero-Energy MkLotus debuts! [...]

]]> By: james blishenhttp://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-green-prefab-mklotus-debuts/comment-page-1/#comment-53944 james blishen Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:03:02 +0000 http://www.inhabitat.com/2007/09/21/prefab-friday-mklotus-installed/#comment-53944 Was that a tumble dryer in the kitchen??! Was that a tumble dryer in the kitchen??!

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