ANN ARBOR – Meadowlark Builders will be conducting tours on Nov. 16-17 of a resource-efficient home under construction in Ann Arbor.

Attendees will be able to see what makes up the core of a super energy-efficient home using a variety of the latest cutting-edge green design and building strategies mixed with tried-and-true construction methods.

Advanced mechanical systems, healthy indoor air quality techniques, and the best durable house construction methods are just a few of the components making this home energy-efficient, healthy for its occupants and very low maintenance.

This home has been dubbed �??Built to Last�?� because the clients were uncomfortable with conventional stick frame construction and wanted a significantly more solid structure. Thus the homes outside walls are made of Durisol Insulated Concrete Forms. They act as structure, insulation and thermal mass – making this home highly energy-efficient, quiet inside and very low maintenance.

Durisol is an all natural material made mostly of recycled wood and clay, which makes it porous, lightweight and very durable. Durisol does not rot or decay, are vermin, termite and insect proof, and will not support fungus growth. Durisol is environmentally safe, does not contain nor emit any toxic elements, is fully recyclable and has a track record of more than 70 years. Durisol products have been installed worldwide, where they have withstood hot and humid climates, disasters (fire, bombs, hurricanes, earthquakes), freezing and thawing all without loss of performance or damage. In North America, Durisol has been in production since 1953.

Durisol is a unique and wonderful product, says Meadowlark President and co-founder Doug Selby. It creates a home that is not only energy-efficient and earth friendly, but it also creates an exterior wall that modulates energy and moisture transfer very effectively, thereby making a structure that cannot harbor mold and produces negative ions that work with biological processes to create a sense of well-being and healthfulness.

Attendees will be taken through the home via a guided tour that lasts approximately one hour. The event is free; however, pre-registration is required by visiting www.behindthedrywall.com or by calling 734-332-1500.