Location: 3498 Millbrook Road, Claverack, NY 12534

A prototype rural home-of-tomorrow, the Hudson Passive Project is an energy conservation project designed by Dennis Wedlick Architect, built by Bill Stratton Building Company, and realized with support from NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and Development Authority). After almost three years of research and development - but only four months of construction - it will be the first certified passive house in New York State and one of the most energy-efficient homes in the country.

Some background: a passive house is a well-insulated, virtually air-tight building that is primarily heated by the sun and the people living in it. Embodying today's highest energy conservation standards for residential architecture, a passive house can reduce heating energy consumption by a staggering 90%.

Come visit this new type of green house this Saturday, November 13 or Sunday, November 14!