Going Green with Universal Design
November 2009
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11/25/09Zip to It
As framing continued, our hip roof lines were constructed. The quality of the finished product is always contingent on the quality of the “bones” of a building—the framing.  We used Zip Sheathing, not only for the walls, but for the roof system as well. The Zip System Roof product, like the Zip Wall System, has an impregnated moisture barrier with tape to seal seams, which gives an instant, rough dry-in. This product has saved us LOTS of aggravation,...
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11/16/09Wanting to be a LEEDer!
As homebuilders and remodelers in a time of, well, not exactly a booming construction industry, how do we survive? We give thanks…and then we innovate. More fortunes are made in down economies than in up economies. We are not expecting a fortune, but, we would like to continue to survive, with the lofty goal of even thriving. Even in these economic times. Why? Because in times like these, you have nothing to do but position yourself to be the best you can be. If we were busy building houses for the last two years, it is unlikely we would have had the opportunity to develop Infusion Design. We were already doing green building, but adding accessibility is what makes Infusion Design so unique—you can live in the same durable,...
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Julie and Tony Panaro
Wilmington, DE
Julie Panaro is a real estate attorney in Wilmington. Tony Panaro is the owner of Panaro Construction. Together, they’re building a dream home that incorporates the latest green products and building technologies, as well as elements of universal design so they can age in place. They call it EverLife Design. Follow their progress here every month so you can learn about the home of the future.
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