HOMES OF TODAY AND TOMORROW

 

Colonial Bungalow Traditional Contemporary Country


This web site has two purposes:       
  1. For the Traditional Buyer, it provides an opportunity to explore the existing market for conventional homes as New Construction or Resales.
  2. For those interested in the emerging “Green Built” market, it is a chance to become familiar with Green Building concepts, techniques and values and builders.
Whichever you choose, you will find a wealth of information here.
 
Green Building is Timeless
 
    Look at the five homes pictured above and pick out the one that does not incorporate green building features. It is not really obvious, is it??? Here is a quick run down.
    The Colonial is a modern adaptation of a classic 17th Century New England designthat includesroof mounted photovoltaic shingles.
    The Bungalow is located in Austin, Texas and incorporates a number of passive solar techniques. It is also a very durable home that requires minimal maintenance.
     The Traditional is a conventionally built home located in Northeast Columbia, SC.
     The Contemporary is another example of a smaller home that makes use of a very energy efficient building envelope and passive solar design. Of particular note are the ways the home is shaded from the summer sun.
      The Country style home was designed and built by Addison Homes in Greenville, SC to EarthCraft green building standards. It is has an extremely energy efficient building envelope, and incorporates techniques, materials and products that promote indoor air quality.
 
      Of course Green Building embraces a wide variety of styles and techniques including (but not limited to) Conventional Stud Framing, Rammed Earth, Straw-Bale, Modular Construction, Structural Insulated Panel Systems, Insulated Block, and Poured Cement. Needless to say, Green Building is not given to any single design or structural system - it is a process. When you start down this path, it is a good idea to know where you might like to finish. The topics and advice found on this web site provide a good beginning.

 

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