2008 Lake County YMCA Dream House

Congratulations to Valerie Wolfe, winner of the 2008 Lake County YMCA Dream House!

 

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20 lucky semi-finalists have been selected for this year’s Lake County YMCA Dream House drawing. Nearly 65,000 tickets were sold. On Sunday, one lucky winner will turn the key that will change their life forever – winning the house and furnishings or the $200,000 cash prize.

They are:
1. Jan Anderson, Geneva
2. Joseph Tomc, Euclid
3. Michelle Friel, Mentor
4. Terri Bellay, Washington, PA
5. Betty and Al Hutson, Madison
6. Tony Valvoda, Chesterland
7. Carol Stark, Willowick
8. Julie Elliott, Mentor
9. Patrick J. Tomba, Eastlake
10. David Thorne, Kirtland
11. Raymond Ramsey, Euclid
12. Jeffrey Shibley, Kirtland Hills
13. Valerie Wolfe, Newburgh Heights
14. Doug Springer, Mentor
15. Charles W. Price, Painesville
16. Maxine Cutshall, Willowick
17. Barry Piazza, Fairview Park
18. Bill and Sher Giddens, Euclid
19. Nancy Gallagher, South Russell
20. Marla-Jo Piunno, Cleveland

The Dream House is located in the Summerwood subdivision in Concord Township. Summerwood is a planned conservation subdivision which features a 59 acre nature preserve area. The home was built using the latest green building techniques and materials and was artfully decorated by some of the area’s top interior designers through the use of eco-friendly and repurposed materials.

Proceeds from Dream House projects are used for facility and equipment enhancements at all Lake County YMCA branches and help purchase everything from defibrillators to buses.

The Final Drawing is at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24 at the Dream House.

How To Get Here: I-90 East. Exit at Rt. 44 and head south. Turn left on Girdled Rd. Turn right onto Rt. 608. Turn right onto Summerwood Drive. The Dream House is on the corner.

The Dream House was featured on Fox 8’s morning show “Kickin’ It With Kenny” segment.

Click here to view one of the segments (more coming soon)!

Peggy Swanger, YMCA Development Director, was interviewed on the Brian & Joe Show on Mix 106.5 FM.

 

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The 2008 Lake County YMCA Dream House kicked off with a great turnout.  Dozens of people arrived within minutes of the Noon Grand Opening to view this year’s “Green Themed” home.

The Dream House Ribboncutting occured on June 24th and was attended by YMCA staffers, public officials, our sponsors & donors and family and friends.

2008 Lake County YMCA Dream House

Eco-friendly Green Building Features

Building an eco-friendly home is much more than just energy efficiency.  Green building includes energy efficiency, resource efficiency, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, development & land use, and homeowner education.

Energy Efficiency:

·         2×6 wall framing w/ R19 blown cellulose insulation

·         Properly applied house wrap & window flashing

·         Air sealing package to reduce air infiltration

·         High-heel height roof trusses w/ R50 blown cellulose insulation in attic

·         18 inch extended roof overhangs for increased attic ventilation and sun shading

·         Solar-powered attic fan for increased attic ventilation

·         Geothermal ground source heat pump heating and cooling system

·         High-efficiency electric hot water heater tied into geothermal system to provide free hot water in the summer months

·         EnergyStar rated Low-E argon gas window package

·         EnergyStar rated bath fans

·         Energy efficient lighting including LED lighting, EnergyStar fixtures and/or extensive use of compact fluorescent light bulbs

·         EnergyStar rated appliances

Resource Efficiency:

·         Advanced framing techniques to conserve wood usage

·         Engineered roof truss & I-joist floor systems conserve wood usage compared to conventional 2 x 10 or 2×12 rafters and floor joist

·         Use of recycled content building materials such as cellulose insulation

·         Use of Sustainable Forestry Initiative certified lumber

·         Use of materials that have less of an environmental impact over their life cycle (manufacture, usable life and disposal) than typical materials, such as Hardi-plank cement board siding instead of vinyl siding

Water Efficiency:

·         Use of water-efficient faucets and shower heads

·         Use of low-flow toilets

·         Monoblock manifold style parallel supply line plumbing configuration

·         Rain sensor on lawn irrigation system

Indoor Environmental Quality:

·         Low-VOC emitting OSB subfloors

·         Low-VOC paints & wall paper

·         Cellulose insulation does not emit formaldehyde (unlike many fiberglass insulations)

·         Non-paper faced drywall inhibits mold growth

·         HVAC system features HEPA filter and humidistat controlled humidifier

·         Direct vent, sealed combustion gas fireplace reduces carbon monoxide risks

·         Bath fans and kitchen range hood vented to outside 

Development & Land Use:

·         Summerwood is a conservation subdivision.  The homesites are concentrated in areas with the least environmental impact.  Sensitive environmental areas like streams and woodlands are preserved.  Summerwood features 55 acres of never to be developed nature preserve.  

Homeowner Education:

·         Comprehensive homeowner manual including care and maintenance instructions, a list of Green Building features in the home, instructions on how the owner can purchase green electricity & recycle, and a photo record of the framing and mechanicals of the home.

The 2008 Lake County YMCA Dream House is now under construction in the Summerwood community in Concord Township. The Lake County YMCA is pleased to announce this years group of talented designers.

Beverly Nobles - Design Coordinator
Crystal Brown - Crystal Brown Interior Design
Carol Demore - Charley’s Loft Custom Drapery and Design Center
Debra Engler, Molly Hill -Tiffany’s Design Studio
Dorothea Klann - Designs By Dorothea
Diana Hudson Kresnye - Devine Designs
Karen Krauss - Karen Krauss Designs
Diane Mulcahy - 3Rs Interior Design
Peggy Ruple - Home Depot, Chardon
Kathy Snowbrick - Sheraton Furniture
Ann Waters - The Mulberry Bush, Inc.
Kate Weaver - Faux What

The 2008 Lake County YMCA Dream House is now under construction in the Summerwood community in Concord Township. Developed by 20th Century Construction, Summerwood is a planned conservation subdivision which helps maintain our natural resources through the careful incorporation of open space and protected common areas.

This year’s Dream House is a 2,600+ square foot executive ranch. The home is being built by ProBuilt Homes and is using the latest “green-building” techniques for superior energy efficiency and cost savings.

The home features a state-of-the-art, high-efficiency geothermal heating and cooling system coupled with an enhanced insulation package. Inside, visitors will discover the novel use of recycled and renewable materials throughout.

Tour dates for the 2008 Dream House are June 27 through August 17, noon to 8pm daily. An information display and video outlining the home’s green features as well as the benefits of ‘building green’ will be available to those touring the house.

The concept of green building means much more than energy efficiency. It also encompasses superior indoor air quality, water conservation, use of sustainable materials and much more.

ProBuilt Homes is a single family and multifamily residential construction firm which serves Lake and Geauga County. ProBuilt Homes is the builder of the 2006, 2007 & 2008 Lake County YMCA Dream Houses.

20th Century Construction Company has been serving Lake County as a builder and developer since 1981.

Proceeds from the Dream House Project are used for facility and equipment enhancement at all Lake County YMCA branches.