Behind the Scenes - Vida Nova Ready to Go
Last week YUP Muskegon held an event to check out the
newly completed model at Vida Nova and Main Street took the opportunity to catch up with Vida Nova developer, Doug Harjer.
MS: Could you catch folks up with the progress you have made on Vida Nova?
DH: The first four-plex is completed. We are currently building the 8 stall garage adjacent to it. The week of April 2 the balance of the green roof is going to be installed on the four-plex building. Very soon (weather allowing) we'll start landscaping.
MS: Now that the first unit is done, what green features made it into the finished product?
DH: Energy efficiency first and foremost. All energy star appliances and light fixtures. Tightly sealed insulative envelope. State-of-the-art efficient windows and doors. Extremely efficient HVAC system. Then the health benefits. Visitors are commenting on how "good" it feels and smells in the model. This is because we've used low VOC (volatile organic compounds) paint, non-toxic carpet from a recycled source (pop bottles). Also because there's such a efficient thermal envelope around the living space, there is a high-tech ventilation system that is constantly replacing the stale air with fresh air from outside. We've added an exhaust fan in the garage that automatically comes on when the garage door goes down, removing potential built-up car exhaust. Also, as I said, the balance of the green roof will be going on soon. This does many things. Prolongs the life of the rubber roof underneath, absorbs excessive storm-water run-off, helps in it's small way with CO2 absorption/ global warming, helps with the cooling of the inside space during the summer, and just looks beautiful. The decking is also from recycled material.
MS: I saw a blurb about progress you are making in regards to the boat slips? What is the story there?
DH: The dock permitting process is just about complete with the DEQ and when it is, construction will begin on the docks.
MS: What is the process for folks stopping by to check out the model?
DH: People interested in seeing what we're up to can come any Saturday or Sunday (times are published in the Chronicle) to regular open houses. Purchasing questions can be directed to Mark Gleason of Greenridge Realty @ (616) 638-1117.
MS: Hey, thanks for the time Doug.
DH: No problem.
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