Events : Open Houses

Iowa Home Crafters Open House

Monday, August 18, 2008

4:00 - 7:00pm

1571 P Ave., Madrid, IA

located just south of Ledges State Park near Boone

Click here to view a Google map

Cost: Free to COSC members and those interested in membership.

Light refreshments will be served.

Iowa Home Crafters is hosting a COSC member open house

in Madrid, IA, Monday, August 18th from 4-7pm. Come and see a home that utilizes a solar hot water system, dehumidified Earth Loop cooling, Universal Design features, a whole-house rainwater collection system, dual flush toilets, a canning kitchen and root cellar, and much more!

Carpool with at least two others and you will be eligible for a door prize!

RSVP by contacting Emily at (515) 277-6222 or Emily@icosc.com.

Click here to view this home on our Case Study page.

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Past Open Houses

2007

Open House Networking Social

On Monday, November 12th, COSC held an open house at the passive solar home of Jenny McCoy, on of our Board Members. Orlo Stitt, Jenny's father who designed the house, gave a brief presentation and was available for questions about the home's green elements. Mr. Stitt has been building green for 30 years and was the very first recipient of the National Association of Home Builder's Green Builder of the Year award in 1999. His company's website is: www.stittenergy.com/awards.htm.

Member Networking Social

On Monday, August 27th, COSC members were invited to attend an open house hosted by Coldwell Banker MidAmerica Group Metro. It took place at a new green home near Winterset. To see the listing, click here.

Member Networking Social

On Monday, May 21, 2007, Hubbell Homes hosted a COSC Member Social at their conservation community in Waukee. Approximately 40 people attended the event and toured show homes for the community with all the green elements highlighted.

For more information and a map, see:

Hubbell Conservation Communities

Glynn Village, Waukee