First Media Tour August 5, 1999

The Media was allowed a SNEAK PEAK at the User Friendly Demonstration home today.  The construction crews were still working, in fact the huge window in the main staircase was lifted into place while the press was touring the home with Developer, Patrick Simpson or  Architect, MaryAnn Clarke-Scott.   Here's a glimpse of what they saw...  click on any image to enlarge

   
                                    A David Cook Photo                                        

Left:  Patrick Simpson explains the process of lowering
the threshold for the shower in the master suite.
Right:  MaryAnn Clarke Scott explains how she came to be involved in the project.

   
                                            A David Cook Photo                                                          

The Living Room was a popular area where media types could
pick up a press kit and look at the still photography documenting the project.

   
                                                        A David Cook Photo                                                                            

In the master bedroom (photo left)  Patrick Simpson explains "how things work..."
and in the utility area just beyond the garage entrance, the tangled web we weave invisibly
throughout the home for telephone, cable, power, and so forth
is spelled out for clarification in print.

   
                                            A David Cook Photo      

It's what's between the walls that make all the difference in how well,
and how long a family will be able to use their home.

A David Cook Photo

Everyone seemed eager to learn more about
"User Friendly" building homes for a better future.

Open for Public Viewing NOVEMBER, 1999

PHOTO GALLERY
Demo Home During Construction March 1999 - September 1999
BEFORE       AFTER
foundation       crawl space      elevator shaft        framing main   framing second    stairs    roof trusses    electrical     lighting   
automation features    plumbing    mechanical     zero threshold   shower    flooring    walls    ceilings     house wrap
bathroom special features    kitchen special features      finishing    furnishing    cleaning     miscellaneous
Grand Opening    HOME TEAM PHOTO
   Construction Photos July 17, 1999            Construction Photos July 20 1999
Filming the TV Series

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