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RAINBOW HOUSE
ASAP’s Board of Directors has expanded the
organization’s original mission to meet the needs of people who are severely
affected by autism. These individuals have recurring behaviors that manifest as
self-injury, aggression and property destruction and their needs are unusually
high. ASAP is absolutely committed to the challenge of helping these special
individuals.
Rainbow House will be home
for four area people who have been institutionalized and/or who are not being
adequately served in their own communities. This unique program is designed to
ensure the personal safety of this high-risk group, and will provide a wide
range of therapeutic equipment and activities.
BECOMING A REALITY...
ASAP is contracting with Anchorage Building Corp., (www.anchoragebuildingcorp.com)
Chris Senior,  who will
oversee the entire construction process. Chris is accomplished in building
“Green” and is incorporating many environmentally friendly aspects to this
project. Rainbow House will have an Energy Star certification by a 3rd party
energy rater. The home will use passive and active solar: passive solar, with
the use of solar tubes will allow natural lighting throughout the common areas
of the house. This will reduce utility costs, but more importantly, will benefit
the residents. Active solar, with the use of solar panels will provide a
zero-net-energy cost while providing energy for the community. Additional green
features of the home are: geothermal heating and air, six inch exterior walls
with Icynene insulation, conditioned attic and crawl space, low- E certified
brand windows, on demand propane water heater, non-toxic paints, double layers
of housewrap and bamboo flooring throughout.
ASAP is very excited to be
working with Haven Custom Homes (www.havenhomes.com)
who build superior quality homes in a climate controlled environment. This style
of building assures accuracy that is difficult to accomplish with on-site builds
and is extremely time efficient. Haven Homes is responsible for building the
shell of the home including all cabinetry and counter tops, tub and shower
facilities, light fixtures and much more. They are also very environmentally
conscience as an Energy Star partner and the 1st modular builder to be Earth
Craft certified.
As an adjunct to this type of
build, ASAP residents will learn and participate in recycling, composting, and
organic gardening. This will provide food for the home while building the
self-esteem of all the people who live and work at Rainbow House.
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