There will be a broad range of sponsorship opportunities associated with this project. We will be updating those relationships on the Jeremiah Ridge site on a regular basis.
If you are interested in learning more about the details of the various types of sponsorships, contact Bill Jennings at BillJennings@jeremiahridge.com or call toll-free at 888-560-8080.
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of the Green Cottage Floor Plan
We have developed a Green Guidelines Checklist for the Green Cottage to guide us as we work through this project. Click on the document image below to see a PDF of the guidelines.
Green Guidelines Checklist
for Green Cottage
Green Cottage Project
This will be the first structure completed on this project. We had planned this dwelling as a low-cost space to build and live in while the main home is constructed. It is admittedly small at slightly over 300 square feet but would be comfortable for one or two people. We now realize that it is really a platform to demonstrate energy efficiency in low-cost renovation. It will also be an opportunity to present to the surrounding community ideas about small-scale construction of residential housing.
There are two doors – a single steel-clad entrance and a set of ThermoTru french doors with a transom and over-size side lights facing to the sunset. There are two windows on each side. The total cost of the windows and doors was less than $200 plus the cost of gas. The windows are double-pane, vinyl-clad wood of recent vintage.
The cottage was designed as a split purpose dwelling – the living half and the sleeping half. The living half has a sitting area and a kitchenette style area. The sleeping half has a bedroom and a full bath room. The sleeping area is separated from the bath by a single French door and from the living area by a second French door hung horizontally from the main beam.
The living portion has a sitting area that will accommodate a futon (our preference) or sleep sofa to provide an additional sleeping area and a chair or two. The kitchen area has a full length 8’ counter with a left return where the gas cooktop is located. The counters are constructed from 42” x 8’ x 1½” composite wood conference room doors with a honey-oak veneer. These will be ripped to a standard width and the excess will be used for the back-splash. The sleeping half has sufficient room for a queen-size bed and some storage. The bath will have a corner shower, commode and sink.
The 8' x 20' 'western-facing" deck adds to and extends the overall living space. It can be used for relaxing, breakfast and other meals. We are considering a pergola, an awning or sliding window screens of some sort to address the late afternoon heat issues during the summer. During cooler seasons, solar warming will be a needed asset. The deck surface will be constructed from recycled, reclaimed or sustainable products that do not need staining or painting.