Koehnemann Construction Unveils first 'Green Home' at RiverCamps
Spring 2008

Not quite a year ago, Rick Koehnemann of Koehnemann Construction embarked on a new journey at RiverCamps—a "green" journey that combined his signature quality craftsmanship and construction with energy-efficient practices approved by Energy Star and the Florida Green Building Coalition. "It just seemed like kind of a natural," said Koehnemann. "Of the things that are green, about one-third of them are things we'd normally do."

The home, located on Turkey Cove Lane, boasts environmentally friendly and energy-efficient appliances as well as customized indoor features; drought-tolerant landscaping; fibered cement in the siding, which features recycled concrete; and a wind-resistant roof made from recycled metal. It also features a certified Home Energy Rater System from Gulf Power, which involves a three-hour blower test to make sure the home is well-sealed.

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