leed for homes: LEED for Homes for sale
- 06/23/11 12:45 AM
Our first LEED for Homes project is on the market. This home, 365 Burchs Creek Road, Crozet, VA, that we designed in 2005 is efficient, durable, and healthy. It features a high performance insulation package, water efficient fixtures, rainwater harvesting system, metal roof, recycled content carpet, reclaimed wood floors, and an efficient heating and cooling system. The project was the first LEED for Homes Certified project in the Southeastern United States back in 2005. Check out the listing by Nest Realty and the incredible photographs that they have of the spaces we designed.
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leed for homes: Architectural Fees
- 06/07/11 01:04 AM
Of course I know you can find a plan in a magazine and pay a couple of thousand for rights to use it. Will it get you the house of YOUR DREAMS? Probably not. It may be the perfect layout and arrangement of rooms, although there is almost always some sacrafice that you make buying a stock plan. Of course you can ask the builder to make a few modifications to the plan to get it just right. I know they are more than willing to accomodate you in order to get the job. However, they are not designers so will … (0 comments)
leed for homes: Hunting Cottage
- 05/18/11 02:02 AM
The Sophia is a luxury cottage that offers all the amenities of a much larger structure in an energy efficient, durable, and healthy footprint. The small house movement is a growing trend as couples look for ways to minimize their environmental footprint while living comfortably. This design provides for exactly that, with 600 square foot of conditioned space, durable materials, and multiple connections to the outside.
The living center features a large entertainment area with a state of the art kitchen. With energy efficient appliances and a functional layout, this kitchen not only will save you money, but will make … (2 comments)
leed for homes: Does Green Cost More?
- 05/06/11 12:10 AM
The most common debate, yes there is still a debate, is does it cost more to go green. Does green construction cost more than traditional construction? Well, the answer is simple: It Depends.
It depends on where you are starting. If you are building code minimum – the worst possible thing you can do by law, then it probably cost more to build something of a higher quality. If you are building the most energy inefficient buildings possible, it probably cost more to build a product that is efficient. If you are only looking at up front costs and not … (5 comments)
Our first LEED for Homes project is on the market. This home, 365 Burchs Creek Road, Crozet, VA, that we designed in 2005 is efficient, durable, and healthy. It features a high performance insulation package, water efficient fixtures, rainwater harvesting system, metal roof, recycled content carpet, reclaimed wood floors, and an efficient heating and cooling system. The project was the first LEED for Homes Certified project in the Southeastern United States back in 2005. Check out the listing by Nest Realty and the incredible photographs that they have of the spaces we designed.
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