CAROLA VYHNAK.
Anthony and Mary Ketchum’ built a half-buried hillside home that relies on solar energy. It reflects their passion for leaving a greener footprint for the sake of their grandchildren’s future.
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We owe a lot to Mary and Anthony Ketchum, the couple who with other grandparents were the inspiration of 4RG (For Our Grandchildren). They have spoken effectively about the need for personal commitment to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. And . . . they have demonstrated that it is quite possible for householders, both practically and economically.
The Toronto Star carried a good article on their Hockley Valley off-grid house. The article picks up on the challenges of building a house that has a zero footprint. The solutions to these challenges are practical, some to the point of being obvious.
Here is how the Ketchum’s describe their adventure in building their house. The Party’s Over – The Battle is on!