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What difference does it make to live in an ENERGY STAR Certified Home?

Will I get a home with everything I want, the way I want it?

How can I have lots of windows and still have an energy efficient home?

What makes a house energy efficient?

What is the HERS Index and why is it important?

How will I know what's happening each day during the building process?

How do you insulate houses for the best energy efficiency?

How can a house be designed for optimal comfort?

How can I make sure my house is a healthy place to live?

Learn more about building a new home:

Fixed Price Contract, Part 2 - Allowances

As a customer, you may want to know how much something cost the builder. With a Fixed Price contract, generally, the Owner doesn’t have the contractual right to this information, and thus, the contrac...

What is a HERS Index Score, and how does it affect me?

HERS is short of Home Energy Rating System and is a process of evaluating the energy efficiency of a home. Without it, it’s just a guess on whether of not a home will perform well or cost you money. T...

Fixed Price Contract, Part 1

Last time, we reviewed some important elements of any construction contract. Don’t forget that a detailed Scope of Work is essential to setting the proper expectations with your contractor.Now let’s g...

Interviewing Your Contractor

When looking for the right contractor for your unique project, there are many things to think about…and although price is important, it shouldn’t be the primary reason to choose a contractor. So, what...

Living in a Comfortable House

Our houses are very comfortable houses to live in. When we're designing the our house, we pay attention to the heating and the cooling system. We don't use general rules of thumb to decide how big or ...

Is the cost per square foot a good way to compare builders?

Cost per square foot pricing is a terrible way to compare houses since it doesn’t consider any of the unique features and finishes of your home. As a simplified example, let’s say that a 1,000 square ...