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Contributing NDSCS Departments:

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology [Program Details]
  • Contributed 300+ hours into the home
  • Analyzed the structure to determine equipment load
  • Selected equipment based on the most efficient regarding cost and efficiency
  • Selected a control system
  • Designed and installed the air delivery distribution system

Building Construction Technology [Program Details]

Electrical Technology [Program Details]

Plumbing [Program Details]
  • Designed the water distribution, waste and vent system
  • checked the design to be sure the blueprint layout of fixtures was feasible to code and physical limitations
  • Installed plumbing and fixtures according to plan
  • Tested the plumbing system
  • Underwent and passed the North Dakota Plumbing inspection




Home Features:
  • Steffes Comfort Plus Forced Air Heating System
    • Ducted heating system designed to be the sole heating system or used in conjunction with a heat pump.
    • Off-peak energy storage and efficient heat delivery make this one of the most advanced heating systems available today.
  • Armstrong Air to Air Heat Pump
    • Combines maximum heat transfer and quiet shift 2-stage design to deliver heat in an energy efficient manner
    • Moves heat from the outside to the inside of the building
  • Honeywell F100 Whole-House Media Air Cleaner
    • Up to 85% more efficient than a standard 1” filter
    • Less frequent filter replacement needed
    • Simple maintenance
  • Honeywell TrueFRESH™ Air Exchanger Ventilation System
    • Brings fresh air into the home, even when windows are closed
    • Recovers up to 70% of the heat (in cold weather) or cold (in warm weather) from the air leaving the home
  • Honeywell Wi-Fi Prestige Touch Screen Thermostat
    • High-definition full-color display
    • Interview-based programming - practically programs itself
    • Connects to the Internet, displays Outdoor Conditions and offers Portable Comfort Control
  • Marvin Double-Pane Windows
  • Cabinets by Dakota Cabinetry




Special thanks to the following business:
  • Steffes Corporation, Dickinson (Heating System)
  • RHI Supply Refrigeration-Heating, Inc. (Heat Pump/Air Condiitoning, Honeywell Products)
  • OtterTail Power Comany
  • Marvin Windows
  • Dakota Cabinetry


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