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Partners on the project include: NeighborWorks® America, University of Nebraska Lincoln, UNL Architecture Students, Nebraska Department of Economic Development, City of Lincoln, Housing and Urban Development, State Farm Insurance, Woods Charitable Fund, Straws Sticks and Bricks, Tech Masters, Stephens and Smith, EMO Flooring, Crawford Plumbing and Pella Windows.
"A key goal of our neighborhood initiative is to increase homeownership in key areas of our City," sys Mayor Chris Beutler. "Homeownership is essential to building community pride, and this home will be a beautiful addition to this historic neighborhood. This project makes our stronger and safer efforts ‘greener' as well."
The Malone neighborhood is the target of ongoing revitalization efforts by the City of Lincoln.
This house is part of the design project for the UNL Archspace project. A group of 17 students designed all parts of the home, which has been sold to a participant in the NeighborWorks® Lincoln First Time Homebuyer program.
"Hallmarks of UNL's architecture program are the focus on hands-on experience and a growing emphasis on sustainable building practices," says UNL Chancelor Harvey Perlman. "This project fulfills both those goals. We are proud that UNL students have been a part of this project in the neighborhood adjacent to campus. This is UNL's second collaboration with NeighborWorks® Lincoln, and it is rewarding for our students to participate and learn in ways that benefit them and also benefit a future home owner."
Assistant Professor Peter Hind says "this house serves as a way for future architects to not only understand issues of sustainable design, but it also exposes them to the idea that architecture exists to serve greater responsibilities, he said. "This house introduced the importance of economy of means, neighborhood connectivity and the constraints of a challenging site."
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The First UNL House was Finished inSpring of 2006
This 1450 square foot home was designed by UNL College of Architecture students, who, under the supervision of Eric Knoll, also helped frame the structure. The innovative plan features a passive solar design, with an interior block wall that absorbs heat during the day. General contractor Ken Inness notes that the three bedroom, one bath home also has high energy windows and a 92% efficiency furnace.Lincoln Rotary #14 members volunteered time to help insulate and paint the interior.
The house was also built to current ADA standards, and a first-time homebuyer has purchased the property and moved in. New homeowner Cecilia says, "The builder installed a ramp in the garage. With the ramp, the house is magnificently manageable using a power wheel chair." Making the home accessible will enable Cecilia to remain in her home as her needs change. Not only did Cecilia get as she says her "dream home", but in a wonderful neighborhood as well; "the community of LIncoln has already proven to be frendly and active. It will be my privilege to be able to contribute and be a member of this community."