05/15/06: Pervious pavement & plumbing performance study
The pervious concrete alley was placed last week. Final plumbing is finished on eleven houses. Plumbing flow rate and temperature performance data for lots 2335, 2351 and 2365 was collected this week to compare PEX and copper supply water systems. Interior sensors for temperature and relative humidity were installed in eleven houses and exterior wall sensors were installed in two houses.
Pervious concrete alley.
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A finished bathroom.
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02/06/06:Roofing, siding, & second copper plumbing study
Eight houses along Vine Street and three houses on U Street are under roof. Siding has started on the first two houses. The second copper plumbing study took place this week.
Lots 1-12 have been framed.
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Copper installation, Lot 8
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12/01/05: Sensors and wall cavity detailing
Five homes are under roof and the three PEX installation time studies have been completed. Sensors and wall cavity detailing for the first four homes in the study of 16 homes have been installed.
Sensor placement in wall cavity for vapor/air barrier study.
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10/24/05: Cross-linked polyethylene (PEX)
One of six planned studies comparing the installation time and cost of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) to copper pipe took place this week.
A manifold and PEX water supply piping installation.
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10/03/05: Ten foundations installed
Ten foundations have been installed. Framing of Lots 1 and 2 is underway. The foundation sill plate anchor hardware installation time and cost study has been completed.
Lot 1 in Liberty Village being framed.
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One of four different sill plate anchor hardware installations.
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8/12/05: Different types of hold-down hardware
Each of the four foundations was used as a stage for a different type of hold-down hardware or different seating/spacing devices for installing the hardware.
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8/9/05: Concrete is being pumped into the first foundation
Foundations were formed of 6-inch thick concrete with #4 reinforcement bar placed vertically every 2 feet and horizontally at the top and bottom of the wall.
Concrete being pumped.
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Foundation form viewed from the rear.
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8/8/05: The first four foundations were formed and poured
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6/14/05: Groundbreaking Event
Groundbreaking event takes place in Lincoln, NE. Representatives from several agencies were on hand to announce the launch of construction for the Liberty Village community.
Groundbreaking participants.
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Liberty Village sign
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