The Aitkin FSC Home - Open House

Wednesday, February 28th, 2007

9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

To download a flyer for this event, click here (pdf).

You may have heard about it already. In an effort to stimulate economic growth and maximize environmental benefits, Aitkin County teamed up with Dovetail Partners, a non-profit organization, to build an affordable home utilizing local materials, specifically FSC-certified wood. Aitkin County, recognizing the importance of its forests, was one of the first in the nation to see its lands FSC-certified.

Besides using local wood and local vendors, the 1,300 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom house was built using green building techniques. Solar passive orientation, an in-floor radiant heating system, and energy-efficient windows are just part of the design elements that keep this house inexpensive to run, even in the cold winter months!

The FSC House has now been completed, sold, and is ready for viewing. Don’t miss your opportunity to see
what is being made from the wood in your own backyard!

For more information call: (612) 333-0430.

Green Design Elements:

• FSC–Certified lumber and materials
• Local materials and vendors
• In-floor radiant heating
• Passive solar design
• Minimized environmental site impact
• Energy efficient appliances
• Water efficient fixtures

Driving Directions:

Park at the 40 Club, Hwy 210 West, 950 Second St.NW, Aitkin, Minnesota 56431

Shuttles will leave every half hour from the 40 Club.

To download a flyer for this event, click here (pdf).