DMOA @ The Glideshouse
The GlidehouseTM is a major program of the Museum and also the first step in our expansion.  A visionary step in thinking green and sustainable living:


Green/Sustainable Design

  • Pre-fab, modular domestic scale green building adapted for museum use.
  • LEED certified platinum
  • Renewable resources and recyclable materials
  • Water and energy conservation technology and design. Solar/Wind power. Natural ventilation. Small water cistern in garden. Energy star.
  • Educational Demonstration Site for sustainable/green living and alternative energy and water conservation technologies.
  • IPM (Integrated Pest Management) & Special Collection Storage
  • Native drought tolerant plants & Fruit Trees & Kitchen Garden
  • Electric/Hybrid-plug-in carport


Art & Culture

  • World-class art exhibits and cultural programs. Special exhibit on sustainable design/green building and the new museum project Web radio program on art, culture & ecology
  • The Glidehouse (TM) becomes an acquisition to the new art collection as an example of significant 21st century sustainable architecture.
  • Deborah Butterfield sculpture, Horse, commissioned for visitor’s deck


Museum Space: 2500 sq ft + visitor’s deck + garden

  • Exhibit Galleries
  • Interactive Education Site and Exhibit on sustainable design, alternative energy and green living
  • Mini –Theatre with outdoor film wall
  • Meeting Room/workshop space
  • Small catering Kitchen
  • Custom climate controlled collection storage
  • Offices, Visitor’s Reception/Community Visitor’s Center
  • Mini-Sculpture Garden, gift shop niche
  • Web Radio Studio




Photo credit: The Glidehouse (TM) by Michelle Kaufmann Designs, photo by John Swain Photography
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