Glidehouse™
Green Living
Michelle Kaufmann Designs Glidehouse™ is nationally recognized as a contemporary, sustainable residence, setting the standard for pre-fabricated architecture. From design to construction, this home has been designed to harmonize with nature for clean, green, healthy living and to stand the test of time. The Glidehouse home proves that a low maintenance, sustainable residence can be high-quality, well designed, and cost effective.
The Glidehouse meets the Energy Star® program standards for energy efficient homes and meets the performance standards of the American Lung Association Health House program.
This high performance home is insulated with an air-barrier, open cell foam insulation, and all wood-to-wood framing joints are caulked, which makes the home airtight, energy efficient, and less likely to produce mold.
The Glidehouse also uses water-saving plumbing fixtures, on-demand water heaters, and a mechanical ventilation system that is 30% more efficient than typical forced-air systems.
- Doors
- Sliding glass doors
- Doors
- Clerestory doors
- Doors
- Gliding wood doors open to reveal personal items stored in the storage bar
- Lighting
- Uplighting behind storage bar valance
- Fan
- Optional ceiling fan
1. open sliding doors and opposite clerestory windows to create cross-ventilation in main living spaces
2. natural daylight + indirect lighting washes surfaces with light
Energy efficient, dual-pane glass windows and doors are placed throughout the home to maximize cross-ventilation and natural lighting, minimizing the need for artificial lighting and climate control. The main living space features a long, sliding glass door wall, allowing for natural light and air flow. Kitchen windows wash the surfaces with natural light. Each bathroom has a skylight and window. Bedrooms have clerestory windows and sliding glass doors to promote natural lighting and ventilation. Exterior Gliding Wood Sunshades or Lutron¨ shades can be added to enhance natural light and ventilation control.
The Glidehouse uses healthy finishes such as non-toxic paints and formaldehyde-free cabinetry. All materials and systems not only create a healthy environment, but also significantly reduce costs for heating, cooling and water bills
Each Glidehouse home is solar ready. If you would like to incorporate a photovoltaic system in your Glidehouse design, we will work with you to have a system installed upon delivery. If you are unable to invest in a photovoltaic system right away, we just made it easier for future installation!
Other renewable energy systems such as geothermal, wind generator or hybrid systems can also be included in your Glidehouse design. Glazing is based on solar orientation.
This beautiful, eco-friendly home will be constructed off-site at our wholly owned mkConstructs factory and delivered near completion, offering time, material, and cost efficiencies.
"Our homes embrace the principles of eco-friendliness and cost-effectiveness, without sacrificing beauty. We can ensure that each dwelling achieves a gold or platinum LEED rating, depending on the particular finishes, building systems, and site design an owner chooses."
We can also work with your local green rating program as well.
