Does Sustainable Building Have to Cost More?
We all know that over the long term, sustainable building pays you back by saving water, energy and – ultimately – the planet. But what about those upfront costs? Don’t …
How Do Green Custom Homes Differ From Traditional Custom Homes?
As a green custom home builder, we’re often asked how custom green building differs from traditional home building – and how green custom homes themselves are different. The best way …
What Makes a Green Home Green?
“Green building” is a popular term these days. But what does it really mean? When it comes to green home building or remodeling, it’s important to remember that you’ll see …
Clearing Up a Few Myths About Passive House
With a Passive House able to cut 90% of a home’s traditional energy costs, no wonder we’re starting to hear from more homeowners who are interesting in learning what’s involved …
2012 Zero Energy Challenge Award
Candlewood Mountaintop Contemporary Certifications: LEED for Homes Platinum Certified Zero Energy Ready Home Certified Energy Star Certified Indoor Air Quality Plus Certified View Project Photo Gallery and Information
Creative Recycling = Sustainable Building
As you probably know, we’re passionate about sustainable building. More and more of our clients are becoming passionate, too. One of the easiest ways to begin is to see what …
What You Might Not Know About Home Energy Audits
Did you know that a home energy audit can reveal far more than drafts, poor insulation and other energy-robbers? It can also reveal habits – times you use the most …
What’s New In Green Building?
As a builder that believes in making green building part of every project, we keep a careful eye out for new products. Sometimes, it’s not the actual product itself that …
Let Your Home Builder Give You a Truly Custom Look
Working with a custom home builder gives you the opportunity to enjoy a not just a new home, but a new home built and designed just for you! So now …
The American House: Where Did We Go Wrong?
By Kevin Ireton Editor, Fine Homebuilding Originally published 2011 The houses we build today evolved in response to the availability of cheap fossil fuels. That’s why you can routinely find new …
Scientific Method
Scientific Method By Dan Briody Green Home 2011 Annual Issue MIKE TROLLE KNOWS THINGS ABOUT HOUSES THAT VERY FEW PEOPLE KNOW. He knows how much heat a flat-screen television throws …
Old + New: Best Use of Advanced Building Technologies
Old + New: Best Use of Advanced Building Technologies GreenBuilder – The Green Design Guide, December, 2010 The Adirondack-style shingled home, complete with a pond and running stream, holds its …
