This document provides information about Deltec Homes, a manufacturer of prefabricated circular homes. It summarizes Deltec's mission to create durable, energy efficient homes through precision manufacturing. Key features highlighted include flexible floor plans, high wind resistance, low maintenance needs, and sustainability. The document encourages readers to contact Deltec for floor plans, pricing information, and to attend an informational seminar about the home building process.
The homeowners wished to remodel their family room to take advantage of their lakeside view and address structural deficiencies. Their family room was not designed for an expansive view with a shed roof. We created this view by designing a gable roof and installing large windows. Before renovating, both the floors and ceiling sagged dangerously. We restructured the floor and rectified the framing when we built the gable roof.
We designed a clean, modern room that features both the lakeside view and a striking fireplace. The effect is stunning. Sometimes less is more, that is certainly true with this room.
Phoenix Asu Stardust Ctr Green Bldg PresentationICF_HCD
1) The document discusses building materials and methods for improving energy efficiency and sustainability in housing, including insulated concrete forms, Navajo FlexCrete blocks, and cool roofs.
2) It describes projects by the ASU Stardust Center that demonstrate affordable and sustainable housing designs using these materials.
3) Benefits of materials discussed include energy efficiency, durability, recycled content, local production, and structural integrity.
This document provides details about a stunning home in Durack, Darwin built by Vantage Homes. The home leverages its lakeside location with a flowing design bringing the outside in. It features impeccable finishes like engineered stone, concealed power outlets, and large windows. The open plan and outdoor entertaining area maximize views of the lake. The home reflects Vantage Homes' commitment to quality craftsmanship and setting benchmarks for home building.
This document provides information about Nolan Daniel Fike, including his education, employment history, skills, and architectural projects. It summarizes his role in building Alaska's first rammed earth structure in 2015 as part of a student team. It also outlines his current role on the Studio 804 design/build team constructing a residential project in Lawrence, Kansas pursuing LEED Platinum certification. His responsibilities for the project include thermal and moisture protection.
Foundation Repair Companies: The Science Behind Their Evaluationsarredondo822
Foundation repair companies will determine what has caused your cracked foundation and then work simultaneously with other contractors to correct the issues.
KAGER energy efficient prefabricated houses of wood and glassDenis Nazvanov
KAGER - european company with headquarter in Ptuj,
Slovenia, manufacturer of energy efficient and
passive prefabricated buildings of glass and
wood. The company implements it`s projects in
Italy, Slovenia, Germany, Switzerland, France,
Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan and Moldova.
Colleen Moran oversaw a renovation project that updated an outdoor space for a homeowner's family. She addressed issues like drainage, structure, and aesthetics. The project included repurposing decks, adding a kitchen and cabana, renovating the pool, and installing a sports court. Moran created a schedule and coordinated subcontractors to complete the project on time despite weather delays and unexpected challenges discovered during construction. The finished space provided new areas for recreation and entertaining.
The homeowners wished to remodel their family room to take advantage of their lakeside view and address structural deficiencies. Their family room was not designed for an expansive view with a shed roof. We created this view by designing a gable roof and installing large windows. Before renovating, both the floors and ceiling sagged dangerously. We restructured the floor and rectified the framing when we built the gable roof.
We designed a clean, modern room that features both the lakeside view and a striking fireplace. The effect is stunning. Sometimes less is more, that is certainly true with this room.
Phoenix Asu Stardust Ctr Green Bldg PresentationICF_HCD
1) The document discusses building materials and methods for improving energy efficiency and sustainability in housing, including insulated concrete forms, Navajo FlexCrete blocks, and cool roofs.
2) It describes projects by the ASU Stardust Center that demonstrate affordable and sustainable housing designs using these materials.
3) Benefits of materials discussed include energy efficiency, durability, recycled content, local production, and structural integrity.
This document provides details about a stunning home in Durack, Darwin built by Vantage Homes. The home leverages its lakeside location with a flowing design bringing the outside in. It features impeccable finishes like engineered stone, concealed power outlets, and large windows. The open plan and outdoor entertaining area maximize views of the lake. The home reflects Vantage Homes' commitment to quality craftsmanship and setting benchmarks for home building.
This document provides information about Nolan Daniel Fike, including his education, employment history, skills, and architectural projects. It summarizes his role in building Alaska's first rammed earth structure in 2015 as part of a student team. It also outlines his current role on the Studio 804 design/build team constructing a residential project in Lawrence, Kansas pursuing LEED Platinum certification. His responsibilities for the project include thermal and moisture protection.
Foundation Repair Companies: The Science Behind Their Evaluationsarredondo822
Foundation repair companies will determine what has caused your cracked foundation and then work simultaneously with other contractors to correct the issues.
KAGER energy efficient prefabricated houses of wood and glassDenis Nazvanov
KAGER - european company with headquarter in Ptuj,
Slovenia, manufacturer of energy efficient and
passive prefabricated buildings of glass and
wood. The company implements it`s projects in
Italy, Slovenia, Germany, Switzerland, France,
Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan and Moldova.
Colleen Moran oversaw a renovation project that updated an outdoor space for a homeowner's family. She addressed issues like drainage, structure, and aesthetics. The project included repurposing decks, adding a kitchen and cabana, renovating the pool, and installing a sports court. Moran created a schedule and coordinated subcontractors to complete the project on time despite weather delays and unexpected challenges discovered during construction. The finished space provided new areas for recreation and entertaining.
This document describes the design of a sustainable housing project based on traditional Creole cottages in New Orleans. Key features include a main three-bedroom unit at the front and a one-bedroom rear unit that can be combined or used separately. The raised structure is set back to optimize solar orientation around a central courtyard. Natural cross ventilation and stack effect ventilation are maximized using room layouts, high windows, and sloped ceilings. Rainwater is collected and reused for irrigation and plumbing, while stormwater is managed through swales and rain gardens. Construction uses prefabricated structural insulated panels for efficiency, and sustainable materials provide a highly insulated building envelope.
High tech materials and systems in an energy efficient, traditionally styled Santa Barbara home. Innovative materials and systems - SIPS, solar water and electric. Contemporary open floor plan.
New Title 24 Standards For Lighting Windows And Ventilationccseerc
This document provides an introduction to California Title 24 standards regarding windows, lighting, and ventilation. It discusses the history of window glass and fenestration technology. It also summarizes key Title 24 requirements, including maximum window U-factors and SHGC values by climate zone. Fenestration is classified into types 1-3 depending on manufacturing method. Default values from tables 116-A and 116-B are used for some fenestration when NFRC labels are unavailable.
2014 Glass Connections Conference Program 10-compressedRich Porayko
This document provides information on several high-performance insulation solutions from Dow Corning for building facades, including Architectural Insulation Modules and Building Insulation Blanket. The Architectural Insulation Modules feature Dow Corning Vacuum Insulation Panels and deliver high thermal performance of R=50 per 2 inches. The Building Insulation Blanket provides greater thermal resistance of R=9.8 per 1 inch in space-limited situations. Dow Corning claims these solutions can help achieve outstanding thermal performance without compromising architectural vision. The document promotes Dow Corning's insulation expertise and solutions for energy-efficient architecture.
The document describes a prototype home designed by Pugh + Scarpa called the Make it Right (MIR) home. The MIR home seeks to redefine the concept of a home as a flexible, multifunctional and adaptable space. It features large common areas and emphasizes community over private isolated spaces. The exterior features recycled wooden pallets wrapped around the building to provide shade and texture. The design incorporates various sustainable systems like solar panels, cross ventilation, and rainwater collection to be efficient and environmentally friendly.
This document provides summaries of 10 design projects that were recognized in the 2016 Interior Design Awards (IDA). Each summary is 1-3 sentences and highlights the key aspects and inspiration provided by each winning project, including bathrooms, kitchens, landscaping, and architecture designs. Materials, styles, and innovative uses of space are emphasized. The projects aim to inspire home renovations and decor through clever design ideas.
S & J Creative Design is a general contractor providing home improvement and remodeling services including decks, kitchens, family rooms, basements, home theaters, floors, doors, windows, porches, sheds, garages, and fireplaces. Jeff S. Call is the general contractor and services include cedar decks with landscaping, multi-level decks with hot tubs, roof decks with stairs, landscaping projects, replacing main house beams, replacing sliding glass doors and picture windows, new porches with stone steps and waterfalls, fireplaces, and remodeled kitchens.
This document proposes a duplex housing scheme for New Orleans that maintains connections to the neighborhood while improving flood resilience. One unit is located at a lower elevation and closer to the ground to preserve social connections. The second larger unit is raised higher to provide increased protection from flooding. The lower unit could be rented out or used by family, while the larger upper unit acts as the primary residence. This design aims to rebuild neighborhoods in New Orleans through a familiar housing type adapted to current needs.
1) The document introduces Global Constructions Group and their Global Ceramic Composite Technology (GCCT), which uses an environmentally friendly and cost-effective ceramic concrete for construction.
2) GCCT constructions have advantages like being almost maintenance-free, energy efficient, and ideal for both small and large projects. They also have high impact resistance, hurricane resistance, and flexibility.
3) Global Constructions Group uses GCCT to provide temporary secure homes and affordable permanent housing that can help people recover from natural disasters more quickly and dignified compared to tents.
The document describes the Make it Right (MIR) duplex home designed by Pugh + Scarpa Architects. The home seeks to redefine the concept of a home as a flexible, multifunctional space that addresses the needs of modern families while emphasizing public and private zones. It was designed to restore pride and strengthen the social network in neighborhoods in New Orleans hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. Key design elements include an oversized front porch with seating areas, a cook pit, and steps connecting to the street to encourage socialization. Interior spaces are organized to mediate between public and private areas while connecting the two units. Sustainable features also help passively cool the home.
This document provides information about the energy efficient and environmentally friendly features of a home for sale located at 560 Tamarisk Lane. It highlights features like extra attic insulation, new high-efficiency windows, dense-pack cellulose wall insulation, sealed ductwork and crawlspace, and a high-efficiency HVAC system. These largely unseen upgrades are said to provide significant savings on utility bills and improve home comfort compared to minimum code-level construction.
The document summarizes an architect's design of a three-bedroom apartment in Sydney's Point Piper with an intimate connection to the harbor. Andrew Burges avoided large balconies that distance occupants from the water and instead incorporated clever window placements and an additional living area that extends into an outdoor space. Lower levels have a distinct, more robust look compared to the refined upper levels, using natural materials that relate closely to the harbor. The understated design and finishes harness the harbor views while avoiding ostentation.
An existing dilapidated warehouse in Sydney's inner city is transformed into a modern home. The renovation involved flipping the living areas to the upper level by floating a new steel box structure over the existing building. This created an open plan living space that wraps around a central lightwell and opens out to a north-facing deck. While the renovation maintained the warehouse aesthetic internally, the architect acknowledges that complete demolition may have been preferable due to structural issues with the existing building.
This document promotes Astec roofing systems for public housing authorities. It summarizes that Astec restores existing roof substrates rather than replacing them, saving up to half the cost. This leads to energy savings up to 40% by creating cool roofs. Astec has helped public housing authorities reduce costs and maintain roofs for 10 years with renewable warranties.
William McDonough + Partners (Charlottesville) Damian-111093
The document describes a proposed house design that aims to be eco-effective and promote connections between humans and the natural environment. The design includes modular construction, photovoltaic roofing, and uses materials classified as biological nutrients, technical nutrients, or products of service. It also features integrated water collection, solar thermal systems, and green roofs. The house is designed to accommodate changes over time through expandable spaces and future disassembly/reuse of components.
The document presents diagrams for a sustainable housing design called the 3+1 b2 House in New Orleans. It utilizes several passive design strategies to reduce energy needs including cross ventilation through a longitudinal hallway and floor vents, stack ventilation with high ceilings and operable windows, and raised foundation to allow air circulation. Other strategies are daylighting from north-facing windows, deep overhangs, a rainwater cistern, and solar photovoltaic panels on the south-facing roof. The design is derived from traditional New Orleans "camelback" housing adapted for sustainability and alternative family living patterns.
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Eco Structures is the leading provider of luxury experiential travel accommodation. As international icons of experiential glamping accommodation, we go beyond the limits of the ordinary to ensure your travel concept is as rewarding for you as it is for those who experience it. With our sustainable eco-tents and cabins, resort owners and operators can capitalise on the modern traveller's hunger for one-of-a-kind tourism experiences through unique, value enhances eco assets that generate exceptional returns on investment.
Style meets
substance.
Every generation or so, there comes along a
new preference in home exteriors.
Once, it was wood. Everyone loved the natural
look of wood and wood fiber composites. At
least, they loved it until they had to paint or
stain it. Or until that greenish film of mildew
and mold showed up. Or until it dried and
cracked and deteriorated under nature’s
relentless assault.
Then along came cement. Voila! As long
as you weren’t the one installing it. Or, the
one repainting it every five to seven years.
Or the one worrying about moisture
getting into the frayed, cracked caulk at all
those seams.
This document describes the design of a sustainable housing project based on traditional Creole cottages in New Orleans. Key features include a main three-bedroom unit at the front and a one-bedroom rear unit that can be combined or used separately. The raised structure is set back to optimize solar orientation around a central courtyard. Natural cross ventilation and stack effect ventilation are maximized using room layouts, high windows, and sloped ceilings. Rainwater is collected and reused for irrigation and plumbing, while stormwater is managed through swales and rain gardens. Construction uses prefabricated structural insulated panels for efficiency, and sustainable materials provide a highly insulated building envelope.
High tech materials and systems in an energy efficient, traditionally styled Santa Barbara home. Innovative materials and systems - SIPS, solar water and electric. Contemporary open floor plan.
New Title 24 Standards For Lighting Windows And Ventilationccseerc
This document provides an introduction to California Title 24 standards regarding windows, lighting, and ventilation. It discusses the history of window glass and fenestration technology. It also summarizes key Title 24 requirements, including maximum window U-factors and SHGC values by climate zone. Fenestration is classified into types 1-3 depending on manufacturing method. Default values from tables 116-A and 116-B are used for some fenestration when NFRC labels are unavailable.
2014 Glass Connections Conference Program 10-compressedRich Porayko
This document provides information on several high-performance insulation solutions from Dow Corning for building facades, including Architectural Insulation Modules and Building Insulation Blanket. The Architectural Insulation Modules feature Dow Corning Vacuum Insulation Panels and deliver high thermal performance of R=50 per 2 inches. The Building Insulation Blanket provides greater thermal resistance of R=9.8 per 1 inch in space-limited situations. Dow Corning claims these solutions can help achieve outstanding thermal performance without compromising architectural vision. The document promotes Dow Corning's insulation expertise and solutions for energy-efficient architecture.
The document describes a prototype home designed by Pugh + Scarpa called the Make it Right (MIR) home. The MIR home seeks to redefine the concept of a home as a flexible, multifunctional and adaptable space. It features large common areas and emphasizes community over private isolated spaces. The exterior features recycled wooden pallets wrapped around the building to provide shade and texture. The design incorporates various sustainable systems like solar panels, cross ventilation, and rainwater collection to be efficient and environmentally friendly.
This document provides summaries of 10 design projects that were recognized in the 2016 Interior Design Awards (IDA). Each summary is 1-3 sentences and highlights the key aspects and inspiration provided by each winning project, including bathrooms, kitchens, landscaping, and architecture designs. Materials, styles, and innovative uses of space are emphasized. The projects aim to inspire home renovations and decor through clever design ideas.
S & J Creative Design is a general contractor providing home improvement and remodeling services including decks, kitchens, family rooms, basements, home theaters, floors, doors, windows, porches, sheds, garages, and fireplaces. Jeff S. Call is the general contractor and services include cedar decks with landscaping, multi-level decks with hot tubs, roof decks with stairs, landscaping projects, replacing main house beams, replacing sliding glass doors and picture windows, new porches with stone steps and waterfalls, fireplaces, and remodeled kitchens.
This document proposes a duplex housing scheme for New Orleans that maintains connections to the neighborhood while improving flood resilience. One unit is located at a lower elevation and closer to the ground to preserve social connections. The second larger unit is raised higher to provide increased protection from flooding. The lower unit could be rented out or used by family, while the larger upper unit acts as the primary residence. This design aims to rebuild neighborhoods in New Orleans through a familiar housing type adapted to current needs.
1) The document introduces Global Constructions Group and their Global Ceramic Composite Technology (GCCT), which uses an environmentally friendly and cost-effective ceramic concrete for construction.
2) GCCT constructions have advantages like being almost maintenance-free, energy efficient, and ideal for both small and large projects. They also have high impact resistance, hurricane resistance, and flexibility.
3) Global Constructions Group uses GCCT to provide temporary secure homes and affordable permanent housing that can help people recover from natural disasters more quickly and dignified compared to tents.
The document describes the Make it Right (MIR) duplex home designed by Pugh + Scarpa Architects. The home seeks to redefine the concept of a home as a flexible, multifunctional space that addresses the needs of modern families while emphasizing public and private zones. It was designed to restore pride and strengthen the social network in neighborhoods in New Orleans hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina. Key design elements include an oversized front porch with seating areas, a cook pit, and steps connecting to the street to encourage socialization. Interior spaces are organized to mediate between public and private areas while connecting the two units. Sustainable features also help passively cool the home.
This document provides information about the energy efficient and environmentally friendly features of a home for sale located at 560 Tamarisk Lane. It highlights features like extra attic insulation, new high-efficiency windows, dense-pack cellulose wall insulation, sealed ductwork and crawlspace, and a high-efficiency HVAC system. These largely unseen upgrades are said to provide significant savings on utility bills and improve home comfort compared to minimum code-level construction.
The document summarizes an architect's design of a three-bedroom apartment in Sydney's Point Piper with an intimate connection to the harbor. Andrew Burges avoided large balconies that distance occupants from the water and instead incorporated clever window placements and an additional living area that extends into an outdoor space. Lower levels have a distinct, more robust look compared to the refined upper levels, using natural materials that relate closely to the harbor. The understated design and finishes harness the harbor views while avoiding ostentation.
An existing dilapidated warehouse in Sydney's inner city is transformed into a modern home. The renovation involved flipping the living areas to the upper level by floating a new steel box structure over the existing building. This created an open plan living space that wraps around a central lightwell and opens out to a north-facing deck. While the renovation maintained the warehouse aesthetic internally, the architect acknowledges that complete demolition may have been preferable due to structural issues with the existing building.
This document promotes Astec roofing systems for public housing authorities. It summarizes that Astec restores existing roof substrates rather than replacing them, saving up to half the cost. This leads to energy savings up to 40% by creating cool roofs. Astec has helped public housing authorities reduce costs and maintain roofs for 10 years with renewable warranties.
William McDonough + Partners (Charlottesville) Damian-111093
The document describes a proposed house design that aims to be eco-effective and promote connections between humans and the natural environment. The design includes modular construction, photovoltaic roofing, and uses materials classified as biological nutrients, technical nutrients, or products of service. It also features integrated water collection, solar thermal systems, and green roofs. The house is designed to accommodate changes over time through expandable spaces and future disassembly/reuse of components.
The document presents diagrams for a sustainable housing design called the 3+1 b2 House in New Orleans. It utilizes several passive design strategies to reduce energy needs including cross ventilation through a longitudinal hallway and floor vents, stack ventilation with high ceilings and operable windows, and raised foundation to allow air circulation. Other strategies are daylighting from north-facing windows, deep overhangs, a rainwater cistern, and solar photovoltaic panels on the south-facing roof. The design is derived from traditional New Orleans "camelback" housing adapted for sustainability and alternative family living patterns.
Luxury Villas South Chennai, OMR Perumbakkam ECR, For the first time ever in Chennai, we bring you independence from the grid on water and energy-Zed RIA
Eco Structures is the leading provider of luxury experiential travel accommodation. As international icons of experiential glamping accommodation, we go beyond the limits of the ordinary to ensure your travel concept is as rewarding for you as it is for those who experience it. With our sustainable eco-tents and cabins, resort owners and operators can capitalise on the modern traveller's hunger for one-of-a-kind tourism experiences through unique, value enhances eco assets that generate exceptional returns on investment.
Style meets
substance.
Every generation or so, there comes along a
new preference in home exteriors.
Once, it was wood. Everyone loved the natural
look of wood and wood fiber composites. At
least, they loved it until they had to paint or
stain it. Or until that greenish film of mildew
and mold showed up. Or until it dried and
cracked and deteriorated under nature’s
relentless assault.
Then along came cement. Voila! As long
as you weren’t the one installing it. Or, the
one repainting it every five to seven years.
Or the one worrying about moisture
getting into the frayed, cracked caulk at all
those seams.
The document summarizes alternative green housing options provided by The GoodCastle Team using recycled shipping containers. They offer a variety of unit types for residential, commercial, disaster relief, and medical purposes. Units provide luxury living in a small space and are cost effective, portable, durable, and sustainable. Examples include a family cabin, shelter for 8 people, ADA compliant units, a portable medical office, restaurants, hair salons, and more. Units can be customized for specific needs and prices start at $52,000.
Celect is inspired by the gorgeous aesthetics of wood
yet possesses none of wood’s far-from-perfect
maintenance demands. This is the very best of both
worlds—where you get the look, touch and timelessness of
real wood without its inconveniences and expenses.
Forget about mold, mildew, fading, deterioration, scrubbing
and messy maintenance crews. While you’re at it, forget
about the painting, repainting, caulking, re-caulking and
delaminating that fiber cement is famous for. Celect is
all about virtually maintenance-free great looks that never
quit. Year after year, decade after decade.
THIS MAGAZINE BRINGS TOGETHER PREMIUM PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND LEADING BUILDERS TO CREATE BETTER, DIFFERENTIATED HOMES AND BUILDINGS THAT USE LESS ENERGY, SAVE WATER AND REDUCE OUR
IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
Eco Structures is the leading provider of luxury experiential travel accommodation. As international icons of experiential glamping accommodation, we go beyond the limits of the ordinary to ensure your travel concept is as rewarding for you as it is for those who experience it. With our sustainable eco tents and cabins, resort owners and operators can capitalise on the modern traveller's hunger for one-of-a-kind tourism experiences through unique, value enhances eco assets that generate exceptional returns on investment.
Eco Structures is the leading provider of luxury experiential travel accommodation. As international icons of experiential glamping accommodation, we go beyond the limits of the ordinary to ensure your travel concept is as rewarding for you as it is for those who experience it. With our sustainable eco tents and cabins, resort owners and operators can capitalise on the modern traveller's hunger for one-of-a-kind tourism experiences through unique, value enhances eco assets that generate exceptional returns on investment.
The document describes the Hudson Passive Project, a green home in New York that incorporates passive solar design principles. It is the first certified passive house in New York State. Key features include a compact design with continuous insulation and air sealing to minimize heat loss, a south-facing wall of glass to maximize solar gain, and an open floor plan framed by large wooden beams. Through meticulous design and construction, the project achieves ultra-high energy efficiency while maintaining an aesthetically pleasing design that blends with the local rural landscape.
Retaining walls are not only for creating a beautiful landscape, but also serve some functionality. The benefits of retaining walls include erosion control, flooding prevention, and adding value to your residence.More Information: http://hcseonline.com/
The document describes stylish, eco-friendly modular buildings called ARCs that offer comfortable, sustainable living and work spaces. ARCs can be configured for domestic, commercial, or community use. They are designed using Passivhaus principles with high insulation and natural materials. ARCs can be expanded over time by adding new sections. They are constructed off-site for rapid installation. The ARC design allows them to be relocated if desired.
GreenTec Eco Homes Ltd specializes in building eco-friendly and passive homes certified to high environmental standards. They use natural materials like hemp and sheep's wool insulation to build homes that are healthy, comfortable and respect the environment. GreenTec focuses on insulation and air tightness to maximize energy efficiency through techniques like installing insulated foundation systems, airtight membranes, and timber frame construction. Their goal is to provide a green building option and reduce the construction industry's environmental impact.
The document provides test results from independent agencies that tested the performance of Venetian Windows. It summarizes that Venetian Windows:
- Passed air infiltration resistance testing by the American Society for Testing and Materials.
- Resisted water infiltration during a test simulating 8 inches of rain per hour and winds of 60 mph.
- Maintained structural strength and integrity in tests simulating winds over 155 mph, the wind speed of a Category 5 hurricane.
Choice Roof Contractors are serious about saving you money and protecting our environment! The roofing systems we use have earned the government’s ENERGY STAR® certification.
Pacific Building Systems provides building materials and prefabricated home packages. It has several divisions that use computer design and laser technology to precisely cut and assemble trusses, walls, and floors in a waste-efficient manner. Pacific Homes specializes in manufacturing high-quality, custom-designed prefabricated homes that offer benefits like thermal and sound insulation, accuracy, and ease of construction.
EcoTech Builders develops sustainable housing and structures using structural concrete insulated panels (SCIPs). Their goal is to provide affordable, energy efficient, disaster-resistant housing that is healthy for the environment. SCIPs exceed safety and energy standards by being fireproof, wind resistant, soundproof, and able to lower utility bills by 60%. EcoTech Builders has several housing and commercial projects underway utilizing SCIPs.
The document discusses the benefits of EcoSmart homes that are designed to be net zero and environmentally friendly. It promotes following the EcoSmart home building recipe developed by Rob Dumont, which focuses on high insulation, a tight building envelope, solar access, high efficiency equipment and systems, and often solar panels. This approach is demonstrated to work on several homes that have been built using these techniques. The document encourages readers to connect with EcoSmart if interested in building a more sustainable home.
Green Building: Sustainable Architecture
Environmentally responsible and resource efficient building design. Architecture that minimizes the negative environmental impact of buildings by efficiency in the use of materials and energy. Goal: to effectively reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment and increase comfort and livability. Consistent with AIA sponsored Architecture Challenge 2030.
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(909) 583-1806
SSIPs save energy, lower labor costs, resist rot, mold, and insects and are rated for category 5 hurricane winds. Fully comstomizeable panels enable builders to provide exactly the look their clients are seeking while utilizing the latest in high-performance building technology.
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Welcome Home
In a world full of seemingly endless
demands on your time, creating a
haven where you can escape your
fast-paced routine becomes a necessity.
Create a private retreat made with
superior craftsmanship, innovation
and your personal style for the home
you’ve been longing for.
Welcome to Deltec Homes.
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The Deltec Building System allows
for an open,flexible living space.Free
from the necessity of load-bearing
interior walls, you now have complete
control of your floor plan design.
Build your home without compromising
beauty, versatility or functionality.
Whether it’s 300 square feet or
7,500 square feet, Deltec’s got you
covered.
See page 15 for model size information.
Flexible by Design
Offering Endless Possibilities
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Every Deltec home is precision
crafted in a controlled environment
to exacting standards, enhancing
durability and reducing maintenance
costs. We combine the best materials,
superior craftsmanship and building
science into a structure with the
best in quality and performance.
Whether you’re building in the
mountains, desert, coast or country-
side, your Deltec home will work in
harmony with nature.
Built to Last
Durable,Carefree,Low Maintenance
“I would recommend Deltec to
anyone seeking a solid, comfortable,
energy efficient and unique home!”
Sharon S., Helena, MT
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With thousands of Deltec homes in
hurricane-prone areas,our homeowners
have never lost a home to high winds.
Typically,the worst hurricane damage
experienced by Deltec owners is a
few lost shingles.
The superior structural design and
aerodynamics of a Deltec home can
help protect your loved ones and
valuables from the fury of Mother
Nature. Our engineering and planning
teams have the experience to design
your home for any high wind or
seismic condition.
Safe, Secure, Resilient
High Performance in Challenging
Environmental Conditions
Hear homeowner
hurricane stories.
Order free DVD online
or call 800.642.2508
“Our Deltec home served as a refuge for 12 adults and 7 children after
the local shelter lost its roof during Charley. The winds reached 178 mph.
We also were hit by Hurricane Jeanne. The only damage we had were a
few missing tiles.” Alice P. - Arcadia, FL
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Anatomy of a HighWind
& Hurricane Resistant
Home
“I went through Floyd and Frances, with
wind speeds at 150 mph. There was no
damage at all to my Deltec.”
Jerry O., Cat Island, Bahamas
“Our 21 year old Deltec home survived
Hurricane Frances in Melbourne Beach.
We were hit with 105 mph winds for 18
hours. Our total damage was three ridge
cap shingles—not one drop of water or
damage anywhere.”
Ken F., Melbourne Beach, Florida
“Having experienced 4 hurricanes in
5 years, 2 of which were category 4 or
higher, with absolutely no damage I can
truly attest to the quality of engineering
and structural integrity of a Deltec Home.”
James S.
GreenTurtle Cay – Abaco, Bahamas
SHAPE – (1)Aerodynamic building envelope works with nature,allows winds to flow
around the house.(2) Reinforced clear span roof allows for optimum pitch for wind
deflection and reduced lift (3) Circular shape efficiently transfers environmental loads
ENGINEERING – (4) Roof and floor trusses radiate from the center of house,
helping it remain intact by (5) spreading force of high winds throughout structure
instead of allowing it to build up in one area
MATERIAL EXCELLENCE – (6) Superior materials and design result in stronger,
more durable structure. Machine rated 2400 psi framing lumber used in trusses
and walls is twice as strong as typical framing material (7) Five Ply 5/8” plywood
sheathing used instead of OSB on exterior walls, roof and floor; strengthens home
and prevents flying debris from penetrating structure (8) Reinforced windows
with impact glass prevent wind and water from entering home
CONNECTIONS – Emphasis on maintaining continuous load paths and strong
connections between the roof, exterior walls, floor systems and foundation.
(9) Oversized truss hangers keep roof anchored to walls (10) Multiple construc-
tion ties from walls to floor system and (11) continuous metal strapping from
roof trusses to foundation help maintain stability and transfer shear forces
SUSTAINABILITY – Utilization of products and construction techniques enhance livabil-
ity in the event of prolonged power outage. (12) Solar water heater provides uninter-
rupted hot water (13) Enhanced insulation maintains balanced temperature inside home
(14) Reflective metal roof helps reduce radiant heat gain in home (15) Passive solar
design helps heat and cool building through appropriate shading and window placement
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Every Deltec home is produced with
100% renewable energy and creates
78% less waste than the average site-
built home.
We practice sustainable manufacturing
in our facility, conserving electricity,
using renewable energy and striving
towards zero waste by 2016.
Green by Design
BuildingYour Sustainable Home in
SustainableWays
80%
Deltec
uses100%
renewable
energy
20%
Deltec roof top
Solar Array
77,629 KW hours
US wind farms
346,700 KW hours
“Deltec is at the national forefront
in the industry, setting an example
for us all to reduce our environ-
mental footprint, cut our energy
bills, and come home to a healthier
place to live.”
US Green Building Council President, CEO
and Founding Chair Rick Fredrizzi
81.2% of Deltec excess
construction waste is recycled
18.8% of Deltec excess
construction waste is sent to landfill
Our goal: 0%
landfill waste by 2016
Deltec’s Waste Reduction
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“Our Deltec home is so energy efficient, the the bills from the last six
years average $48.66 per month for our 2100 sq ft. home. Unbelievable,
what more can I say!”
Charles P. Saluda NC
Utilizing the most efficient shape
in nature, a circular home naturally
outperforms conventional homes.
Our focused approach means all the
systems in your home, from building
materials to building methods,
promote conservation and work
together to enhance your health and
comfort, as well as to save energy.
Deltec’s Green Building Department
is staffed by LEED-accredited experts
who are ready to help you meet
your desired level of sustainability,
including net zero.
Sustainable Living
Energy Efficient
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The gentle curve of a Deltec circular
home embraces your surroundings,
giving you sweeping views unsurpassed
by traditional style homes.
Enjoy a spectacular vista from every
room in your house.
PanoramicView
Bring the Outdoors In
“The Deltec design provides a
complete panoramic view. It fits so
perfectly in its surroundings, it’s as
though it came from and is part of
nature itself.”
Sheldon H. - Lake Martin,AL
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The panelization process used by the
Deltec Building System is specifically
designed to allow for a fast and easy
build by you or your local builder.
The wall panels typically include
installed windows and siding, which
allows your home to be dried in and
weather-tight in just a few days.
Deltec ships homes worldwide,where
they are assembled and finished by
local labor.On-site technical assistance
is available when desired.
Simple to Build
Precision-Engineered to Exacting
Standards
As seen on
“I was amazed at how quickly the
entire house shell went up, and the
impressive savings in construction
costs.” Ed B. - Holcomb, NY
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Deltec Homes thrives on innovation.
The spirit and energy of each
employee, and our homeowners, is
what drives our success.
We are passionate about building the
next generation of homes. Deltec
is continually striving to provide
our homeowners with exceptional
energy efficiency and comfortable,
healthy living spaces—all in building
envelopes that are safe, secure and
built to last.
We pride ourselves in constantly
improving what we do, in hopes that
we will enhance our homeowners’
lives.
Innovative by Design
Building Tomorrow’s Home Today
“We live just 25 miles from the epicenter of Tuesdays 5.8 quake. Unlike many
people around us in this area, we came through it unscathed. No damage to the
house inside or out, it was solid as a rock! No cracks to walls inside or out, none
to foundation, and none to stucco or stone exterior.”
John andTerri H, Spotsylvania,VA
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Model Name #of
Sides
Diam.
in ft.
1-Story
sq. ft.
2-Story
sq. ft.
3-Story
sq. ft.
VISTA 22 56 2500 5000 7500
WINDSOR 20 52 2100 4200 6300
SIERRA 18 47 1700 3400 5100
CHESAPEAKE 17 45 1500 3000 4500
MONTEREY 15 39 1200 2400 3600
SAVANNAH 14 37 1000 2000 3000
AUGUSTA 13 34 900 1800 2700
CAMDEN 12 32 800 1600 2400
NEWPORT 10 26 500 1000 1500
HAMPTON 8 22 300 600 N/A
CRESCENT
CHALET
— — Variable from
912 sq. ft. up
Variable from
1824 sq. ft. up
Variable from
2736 sq. ft. up
WINGS Available 16’,24’,28’ widths,in almost any length,in square or crescent end
GARAGES Available in circular,square or rectangular design
CONNECTORS Available 16’,24’,28’ widths,in almost any length
Diameters and areas shown are approximate
Ten circular model sizes are available. Personalize your living space by
adding wings,multiple levels or connecting multiple circular units together.
Model Selections
Unlimited Configurations of Shape and Size
Call 800.642.2508
for our free options
and pricing catalog
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Options
CreateYour Perfect Space
Each Deltec home starts with a basic
shell package. Hundreds of options
are available that will enhance your
home’s performance, function and
beauty.
Our design team is here to assist
you with the selections that make
the most sense for you and your
home.
1. Metal roofs from Classic®
2.FrameGuard® wood protection
3. Hurricane / Seismic Package
4.Wall upgrades up to 2”x6” double studs
5. Fiber Cement, cedar or vinyl siding
6. Sherwin-Williams® Paints
7. Crescent kick-outs / wings
8.High performance Marvin® windows
9. Integrated deck systems
10.Wings / Connects / Garages
11.Solar hot water,more green options
12. Overhang options available
Below is a small sampling of the many options available. Call 800.642.2508 for our complete options catalog.
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We conduct up to six homebuilding seminars a year. Experience first-hand
the Deltec difference and meet the team involved with your home from
beginning to end.
• Enjoy stimulating presentations covering design, green building, engineering,
construction and more
• Tour our manufacturing facility powered by 100% renewable energy
• Explore our 4500 sq. ft. Healthy Built model home
• Come meet other guests, gather new ideas and share your own
Homebuilding Seminars: We’d love to meet you!
An opportunity for you to ask questions—and get answers
“The seminar could not have been
better. The presentations were
excellent and covered everything
possible. I really feel comfortable
with choosing Deltec to build my
dream home.”
Anna G. -W. Shokan, NY
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Once you have decided that Deltec
is the home for you, we make it
very easy to get started. Our staff
will work with you to develop the
appropriate plans for your home’s
configuration and layout, permitting
and construction.
A Five-Step Process
We Make It Easy
“Not many people experience
the level of service and support
Deltec provides.As great as the
product itself is, it was the total
experience with Deltec that led
us to buy two Deltecs.”
John and Cynthia G. - Mesa, CO
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2Step Two: Team
WorkYour personal
design consultant will
guide you through the
planning phase and work
with you to finalize your
home options, floor plan
and features.
Step One: Getting
Started Place your
initial deposit towards
the purchase of your
Deltec home and start
working with your design
consultant.
Call today for a fast,
comprehensive quote
800.642.2508
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5Step Five: Delivery
Your home is delivered
and typically can be
dried in within 5-7 days.
Step Four: Production
Begins Fabrication of your
new home begins in our
facility. Once finished, your
home package is ready for
delivery to your jobsite.
Step Three: Design
Finalized Once you have
made final option choices and
approved your home’s floor
plan, production is scheduled.
This typically occurs about 8
weeks prior to your intended
delivery date.
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Live in an inspirational home that
embraces your family and your
lifestyle. A home that brings a smile
to your face and happiness in your
heart.
Since 1968,Deltec Homes has focused
on performance, sustainability,
innovation and passion to build
homes that feel right for you now,
and for all your tomorrows.
Come Home
Inspiring. Joyful. Embracing.
Order the Deltec
Plan Book
80 pages of floor
plans and pictures
800.642.2508