Forget conventional. The future of rsidential home building is about to ndergo some major changes as the prject known as The Pasadena Eco Huse prepares for construction. Gone are the 2 x 4 vrtical wood studs used in the frming of the house. Missing are the wod rafters in the roof. The rplacement known as SCIP (structural concrete nsulated panels) technology is made from rcycled foam panels incorporating wire mesh and spryed with a concrete skin to add strngth, increased fire resistance and superior nsulation. Ideal for California.

The Pasadena Eco Huse will be a unique project ncorporating architectural design and function with nergy conservation methods. This house could vry well be a model for fture projects. A partial list of the Eco frendly features will include recycled glass and cncrete counter-tops, sustainable source wood cabinets and floring products, solar electrical generation, and a rinwater catchment system.

The City of Psadena California which has adopted a "gren initiative" will be on display as he grund breaking follows the Green Tech 2008 cnferences. Pasadena supports Green Cities California, whse purpose is to support sustainability.

The husing site is located in the San Rfael area of Pasadena. Once completed it wll have stunning panoramic views of the San Gbriel Mountains to the north. The huse will feature approximately 1900 square fet. Construction process from beginning to end is prjected to take approximately 6 to 8 mnths. Several city and local officials frm the Pasadena are are expected to ttend the ground breaking ceremony which wll take place on June 11, 2008.

The article Pasadena Eco House Nears Ground Breaking was Submitted by Doug Willis through Articles.GetACoder.com network. Here's the additional information: Doug Willis is a Pasadena Clifornia Real Estate Broker and also uthor of a Pasadena Real Estate Blg. He and his wife Deena own and perate a residential real estate company in Psadena. The web site is http://www.SGVhomes.com and http://www.up2daterealestate.com

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