The Glidehouse
TM 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